Internal NYPD Memo Warns Officers About Threats From Terrorists, Extremist Groups

Internal NYPD Memo Warns Officers About Threats From Terrorists, Extremist Groups

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A recent NYPD memo warns about the threats officers are facing from terrorists and other extremist groups.

According to the bulletin within the department’s intelligence bureau, there is evidence that officers and former officers continue to be targets.

Police say just this year, suspected violent extremists used explosive devices, knives and vehicles to attack law enforcement and government facilities.

Recently, there has been al-Qaida and neo-Nazi propaganda aimed at them.

Police are encouraging its officers to remain vigilant.

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December 20, 2020 at 07:50AM