Auxillary still uses the old nightsticks I believe (even though its optional for them to be carried) but the rest of the Department has been changed to actual Expandable Batons.There is never a "violence interrupter" or "intervention specialist" around when you need them.
Have night sticks been taken away?
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Alarming surge in assaults on NYPD officers sparks outrage, public safety concerns
According to NYPD statistics, there has been a 21 percent increase in assaults on uniformed police officers on duty this year.www.fox5ny.com
Of course, we wouldn't want to infringe on anyone's rights or inconvenience them in any way.That is what happens when there are no consequences to your actions. The perp was likely free before the officer finished their shift!