Wong and Tisch discuss Israel Day Parade security model
Wong commends NYPD security at the Israel Day Parade and asks whether the deployment model should be used more frequently at large protests. Tisch says protest response is governed by a settlement agreement but each event is assessed individually.
My next question is, Commissioner, I marched in the Israel Day Parade yesterday, and I want to commend the NYPD for the strong security presence along the route.
The police were visible, proactive, and engaged, and the event proceeded without any significant issues.
I saw substantial deployment that included patrol officers, the strategic response group, counterterrorism personnel, and other special...
specialized resources work together to maintain order and ensure public safety.
Given some of the large demonstrations we have seen in recent years that have resulted in disorder, property damage, blocked roadways, or arrests,
does the success of Sunday's deployment demonstrate the value of a stronger, preventive posture, and should the department be utilizing that model more frequently at large-scale protests and demonstrations?
Well, our response to protests and First Amendment activity is governed generally by a settlement agreement entered into a few years ago in the Adams administration, but we look at each
event based on the unique circumstances of it, and we design appropriate security packages accordingly.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you, Chairs.
Okay.
Councilmember Joseph Thunbuer.