PBA wins court order blocking firings

A state Supreme Court judge has GRANTED a temporary restraining order preventing the NYPD from summarily firing police officers who it claims were hired under an improper process. The PBA and the city will appear in court on July 15 to argue the case.

PBA President Patrick Hendry said: “We grateful for the pause in these unjust firings, but this is only the first step. These police officers did nothing wrong. It is not their fault that their hiring was tainted by a rogue inspector and arbitrary process. In many cases, they were initially disqualified for minor issues and may have been hired on appeal if given the opportunity to do so. Many of these police officers have served with distinction. some have even received awards for their work protecting their communities. All we are asking for is the fair process they were denied, so they can continue to show who they truly are. These dedicated officers have already proven their value. They must be treated like the professionals they are.”