Category: History

The Stake-Out Squad

From 1968 to 1973, there is an interesting (to put it mildly) and surprisingly little-remembered part of NYPD history. The “Stake-Out Squad.” I’ve spoken to a few cops who remember its existence. One who was part of it. It’s impossible to imagine this unit existing today. And even back that it was controversial…. but very…
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Police Strategy Booklets

Here are the first three of the NYPD Police Strategy books from 1994. Number 1: Guns Number 2: Youth Violence Number 3: Drugs