Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

t1_irh26cq wrote

Just another gangster in blue.

157

t1_irhxxwh wrote

Not the NYPD, but speaking of gangsters

What are the chances this exists within the NYPD too

16

t1_irijvm0 wrote

Oh I’m betting there’s gangs aplenty, but I would also assume they’re not dumb enough to be super obvious about it. Probably only abuse people deep in the outer boroughs where it won’t get press attention.

6

t1_irhw0kr wrote

What? Ed Mullins was corrupt and wasn't a squeaky-clean paragon of law enforcement? Well, I am shocked! Shocked, I tell you.

125

t1_irhbj8y wrote

I'm pretty sure this dude was a total Q tard. Didn't see do interviews with a q mug in plain view?

109

t1_iri0j6j wrote

The only time a cop will see serious jail time is when he is fucking with other cop's money, what a sad state of affairs.

71

t1_irim1c7 wrote

Derek Chauvin?

1

t1_iriq1r3 wrote

Oh yeah... and when the largest protests in history demand it. Easy, lol.

33

t1_irisfx8 wrote

Michael Slager?

−4

t1_irl57jx wrote

> Michael Slager

In the same year (2015), police killed 57 verified unarmed people that were not fleeing.

If one is a legitimate argument for you, Robert Rialmo in the same year is a legitimate counterargument. He was not charged for the killing of Bettie Jones, a black woman who opened her door that was not the suspect.

Unfortunately, there are 56 other cases and bodies besides Rialmo's but I guess someone's gotta suck cop dick

1

t1_irhm6nw wrote

You may know him from this: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/07/nyregion/nypd-union-leader-ccrb-nyc.html

57

t1_irhwwo6 wrote

Paywall isn’t letting me read it. Can you post the article here?

17

t1_iri4shu wrote

Despite Backlash to Harsh Tweet, N.Y.P.D. Union Leader Demands Apology

By J. David Goodman

May 7, 2018

The post on Twitter appeared innocuous enough for a New York City agency tasked with taking complaints about police officers: a “Star Wars”-themed reminder on May 4 that the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

“May the Fourth Amendment be with you,” the message read in the classic yellow type of the movie franchise, above a photograph of a diverse group of young men and women who work at the agency. The message included a link to where a complaint against New York Police Department officers could be filed.

That was too much for Edward D. Mullins, the outspoken head of the union representing sergeants with the Police Department

“You are all a disgrace,” he replied on Twitter hours later, using the official account of his union, the Sergeants Benevolent Association. “You sit on your ass and target the N.Y.P.D. all while growing up on the nipple of what’s easy.”

“One day you will dial 911 when evil is at your door and thank god for the N.Y.P.D.,” he added.

Thousands responded — many angered by Mr. Mullins’s message, others defended him — in a torrent of vitriol and internet-memes that included some less-than-thoughtful observations on race and policing as well as the requisite name calling and scatological humor. Many were taken with Mr. Mullins’s reference to the old notion of living off the government teat.

Others said it was curious the leader of a police union would object to a public service announcement about a constitutional right. “This tweet is — in and of itself — evidence that you didn’t understand your job in even the tiniest amount,” wrote Gautam Mukunda, a Harvard business professor. “America is not a police state. American citizens have rights.”

Not keen on joining the debate, which reached far beyond New York City: the local police oversight agency whose members were attacked. A spokeswoman for the Civilian Complaint Review Board, Colleen A. Roache, declined a request for comment. So too did the Police Department’s top spokesman and City Hall officials.

“City Hall isn’t in the business of responding to every little thing this union official says,” said Eric F. Phillips, the press secretary for Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Mr. Mullins, who last year faced criticism for decrying “blue racism,” was happy to discuss his reasons for posting the Friday night message that set off a Twitter storm. And he demanded an apology from the employees of the board.

“I was in my home office going over the Twitter account and I noticed that one,” he said in a telephone interview on Sunday. “I shortly afterward started to get notification from other police officers who were Upset

He decided to post a response, he said.

“They made a comment about N.Y.P.D. officers: that’s painting a picture and brushing everyone the same,” Mr. Mullins said, unconcerned that his own message had much the same affect on the city employees, accusing them of personal laziness.

He said he stood by his comments despite the backlash. “People can say what they want,” he said. “They don’t know Ed Mullins.”

41

t1_iris9l8 wrote

If you find news helpful, you need to pay for it. Journalists need to get paid.

6

t1_irj446i wrote

I'd pay for one off articles. Not doing a subscription for one article. Also paying for subscription doesn't remove the ads and NY Times is currently advertising Qatar, so I canceled.

1

t1_irjm8v6 wrote

You get like 10 free articles a month from NY Times

2

t1_irjmn8k wrote

I canceled already. Subscribed to Axios for now. I'm not paying for NY Times for at least a few months because of the Qatar ads.

1

t1_irjn6wi wrote

Ah ok. I pay for nyt on principle but can understand your position, especially if you are paying for other good journalism. I just get a little huffy about the attitude I sometimes see on Reddit where people complain about paywalls and seem to expect quality journalism for free.

3

t1_iri4knr wrote

The post on Twitter appeared innocuous enough for a New York City agency tasked with taking complaints about police officers: a “Star Wars”-themed reminder on May 4 that the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.

“May the Fourth Amendment be with you,” the message read in the classic yellow type of the movie franchise, above a photograph of a diverse group of young men and women who work at the agency. The message included a link to where a complaint against New York Police Department officers could be filed.

That was too much for Edward D. Mullins, the outspoken head of the union representing sergeants with the Police Department.

“You are all a disgrace,” he replied on Twitter hours later, using the official account of his union, the Sergeants Benevolent Association. “You sit on your ass and target the N.Y.P.D. all while growing up on the nipple of what’s easy.”

“One day you will dial 911 when evil is at your door and thank god for the N.Y.P.D.,” he added.

Thousands responded — many angered by Mr. Mullins’s message, others defended him — in a torrent of vitriol and internet-memes that included some less-than-thoughtful observations on race and policing as well as the requisite name calling and scatological humor. Many were taken with Mr. Mullins’s reference to the old notion of living off the government teat.

Others said it was curious the leader of a police union would object to a public service announcement about a constitutional right. “This tweet is — in and of itself — evidence that you didn’t understand your job in even the tiniest amount,” wrote Gautam Mukunda, a Harvard business professor. “America is not a police state. American citizens have rights.”

Not keen on joining the debate, which reached far beyond New York City: the local police oversight agency whose members were attacked. A spokeswoman for the Civilian Complaint Review Board, Colleen A. Roache, declined a request for comment. So too did the Police Department’s top spokesman and City Hall officials.

“City Hall isn’t in the business of responding to every little thing this union official says,” said Eric F. Phillips, the press secretary for Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Mr. Mullins, who last year faced criticism for decrying “blue racism,” was happy to discuss his reasons for posting the Friday night message that set off a Twitter storm. And he demanded an apology from the employees of the board.

“I was in my home office going over the Twitter account and I noticed that one,” he said in a telephone interview on Sunday. “I shortly afterward started to get notification from other police officers who were upset by it.”

He decided to post a response, he said.

“They made a comment about N.Y.P.D. officers: that’s painting a picture and brushing everyone the same,” Mr. Mullins said, unconcerned that his own message had much the same affect on the city employees, accusing them of personal laziness.

He said he stood by his comments despite the backlash. “People can say what they want,” he said. “They don’t know Ed Mullins.”

16

t1_irk1m9k wrote

> “They made a comment about N.Y.P.D. officers: that’s painting a picture and brushing everyone the same,” Mr. Mullins said

What comment was that? The message he responded to said "May the Fourth Amendment be with you" and then the number for how to file a complaint. That's literally not a comment about NYPD officers.

3

t1_irh34j9 wrote

The rot is why morale is so low. I hope the institution can be reformed.

37

t1_irhl2vn wrote

Unfortunately the general public has no influence on how the police union votes and therefore no influence on reform. If we want an effective judicious law enforcement in this city it begins with ending the police union. It’s a tall order and maybe unrealistic but it’s the only way to reform and progress as a city.

29

t1_iri8f5t wrote

Police unions are in an interesting situation. It's one of the few places where the ends of the political spectrum agree.

Progressives don't want the police part of police union. Conservatives don't want the union part of police union.

9

t1_iriaax3 wrote

It’s because police unions aren’t unions. Cops are sent in to stomp out actual union protests. No solidarity whatsoever.

22

t1_irhey4s wrote

Surprised pikachu face lol - they’re all criminals

23

t1_irh6ip1 wrote

February 2022?

13

OP t1_irh6uv9 wrote

Yeah, it’s a lifetime ago. Like decades even.

−1

t1_irh7o5a wrote

Any other old news you'd like to share while you have my attention?

−6

t1_irhc2af wrote

The NYPD budget is larger than the entire budget for Ukraine’s military.

24

t1_irhitva wrote

That's crazy, especially considering the fact that the New York metro area and Ukraine have similar costs of living.

5

t1_irhjp7a wrote

Lol is this the guy who cried on tv during blm?

11

t1_iri9wlg wrote

surprise surprise we're so shocked learning cops are generally dirty

7

t1_irhrrzm wrote

When will the police union be charged with defrauding the tax paying public?

6

t1_irhl8ar wrote

The rank and file cops don't care. They love this idiot.

4

t1_iri5ku1 wrote

Maybe I missed it in the DoJ posting, but was there never an independent financial audit done to the SBA? This guy isn't the entire union, there are others who would have had to look the other way or rubber stamped whatever he wanted to do. Or maybe they were in on it? Why didn't the rank and file direct an audit to be done periodically? Not holding my breath but will the Treasurer be charged separately for assisting in this fraud?

3

t1_iricwy5 wrote

This headline made me say “of course” and move on

3

t1_irid71a wrote

Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely

2

t1_iriqj3h wrote

Smart. One , single case of wire fraud, which would have been the worst charge they could file and any jail time would be based on that anyway. Wire fraud has a 20 year max. In this case really simple to prove. He would certainly be convicted. He would not serve 20 year as this is a 1st offense. Multiple victims and lots of money so that would raise the sentence. I figure 5 years if convicted, maybe 3.5 to 4 if he pleads out plus full restitution. Serious jail time plus financial ruin. Works for me

2

t1_irj7ybk wrote

Of course the NYPD let him retire and keep his full pension even though they knew he was the target of a FBI investigation. I wonder if there is any legal way to claw that back, or at least stop future payments, if he's convicted

1

t1_irja4ea wrote

Actually, I think his is one of the rare cases where that is possible, although it has never been done. I think he has to be convicted of a Federal felony and the crime had to be committed as part of his employment while on the job. I don't think it matters because they will garnish it anyway. They will be looking to recover about a million dollars. He has an expensive house in a place a police Sargent should not be about to afford to live so that will probably go first. I expect he will try and cop a plea to reduce the jail time as much as possible and part of that will be full restitution. Can never be sure these days but I can't see him escaping without years of jail.

3

t1_iriukck wrote

Well, that really sucks especially for all the good cops out there doing their best for the public. Yes, there are good cops in case anyone doesn’t agree.

0

t1_iri9840 wrote

"The Union makes us strong...."

−1

t1_irhciet wrote

i mean fuck him but this is just an old press release, no need for it to be here.

no real news since other than he's apparently changed lawyers.

−2

t1_irhkpof wrote

Was it the fireman's union (fireman and police are like cats and dogs)?

−2

t1_irhikmm wrote

No wonder why people don’t like Unions.

−15

t1_irhl6pz wrote

Police unions are anti-labor and shouldn’t be included when talking about unions

16

t1_irhq0ew wrote

They hate all other unions too and do nothing to contribute to labor activism across various sectors like you see all the time with unions that fall under the afl-cio or SEIU. Lots of states actually have special carveouts so they are the only public sector working allowed to have so-called "unions" even though they like to call themselves deceptive sounding names instead like the Police "Benevolent" Association or "Fraternal Order of the Police" (which sounds a lot more like a secret society/frat than a union. They plead for the right to collectively bargain and organize but then think it should just apply to them and more in a way that seems like blackmail or a mob protection racket than an agreement that is supposed to be a compromise between the workers and the elected representatives of the taxpayers.

9