NYPD Faces Uncertain Future Amid New York’s Growing Political Crisis

The department has been rocked by the police commissioner’s resignation, a federal probe of the mayor, and other troubling developments.
NYPD Faces Uncertain Future Amid New York’s Growing Political Crisis
New York Mayor Eric Adams holds a press conference in New York City on Jan. 8, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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With the resignation of New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward Caban amid a federal probe of Mayor Eric Adams’s administration, city officials are facing a public trust crisis.
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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