On the Executive Perspective episode 55, Ron and Rob delve into the NYPD’s preparedness and response to the ISIS-inspired improvised explosive device (IED) attack in New York City over the weekend. They scrutinize the limitations imposed on the NYPD by the 2023 Protest Settlement Agreement signed by Mayor Eric Adams and now enforced by Mayor Mamdani. They question how these limitations hindered the NYPD’s ability to maintain public order leading up to the bombing attempts.

They will give their executive perspective on the response by the NYPD and its leadership in the aftermath of the attempted bombing attack

Furthermore, they explore the potential consequences of Mayor Mamdani’s persistent push to disband the Strategic Response Group (SRG), the NYPD’s specialized unit responsible for public order and counter-terrorism. They raise concerns about the increased risk to citizens and law enforcement if the SRG is disbanded.

The conversation will also examine Mayor Mamdani’s response to the attack, particularly his delayed public appearance after two days and his refusal to publicly identify the Islamic extremists responsible. Initially, he blamed the “white supremacist” Jake Lang for the incident.

Additionally, they will discuss Police Commissioner Tisch’s statement at a press conference with federal authorities, where she affirmed that the NYPD will not change its approach to policing 1st amendment activities (protests) in the future.

The members of the NYPD place their lives on the line every day they “go out the door.” Is the NYPD and NYC leadership doing everything in their power to ensure their safety?

Join the interactive chat for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.

Link to the NYC Protest Settlement Agreement:

https://www.nyc.gov/assets/home/downloads/pdf/press-releases/2023/ecf-settlement-agreement.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery

With a combined 65 years of service in the NYPD, over 40 of which were in the executive ranks, retired Deputy Chief Rob Lukach and retired Inspector Ron Leyson offer an unparalleled analysis of policy, procedure, and leadership in the NYPD and law enforcement in general. On their podcast, Ron and Rob engage in a lively discussion, debate, and dissection of current high-profile incidents and topics of concern to rank-and-file members from their unique "Executive Perspective."

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