NYPD Police Union offers $500 to citizens who help NYPD Officers restrain suspects
New York City NY Aug 28 2018
The Sergeants Benevolent Association is taking a big step in its efforts to protect police officers in dangerous situations.
The union is now offering people in the community a reward for coming to the aid of an officer in trouble.
This new program, which officials said begins Wednesday, is sure to ignite plenty of controversy about how involved everyday citizens should become in helping police.
But members of the SBA say it has become necessary because of police department union officials describe as weak and confused.
The SBA is offering $500 cash rewards to civilians who help police officers restrain those who are resisting arrest.
Union President Ed Mullins unveiled the program, saying too often residents are taping police encounters on their cell phones instead of jumping in to act as good Samaritans.
