So, how many cops are in the NYPD? The answer is: enough to fill a stadium, but never enough to find that guy who won’t stop setting off illegal fireworks at 3 AM. It’s a force that’s shrinking, but still massive; well-funded, yet always stretched thin.
Next time you see a cop eating a sandwich on a hydrant, remember: they’re one of 36,000. And they’re probably the only one within half a mile who knows where to get a good cannoli. That’s the real crime prevention.
