New York, NY - NYPD Launches 'Blue Blitz' Against Crime

New York, NY - Trying to fight a shocking spike in murders and shootings, the NYPD has launched a blue blitz against violent crime by boosting overtime for patrol cops and narcotics detectives. Two weeks ago, the department added 300 overtime shifts a week for patrol cops at the 17 precincts where the rise in violence is highest. This is in addition to 500 overtime shifts added in the...