A Hard Question for NYPD Union Presidents Patrick Lynch & Ed Mullins

 

“I don’t think a tough question is disrespectful.” ― Helen Thomas, former White House correspondent and journalism icon

 

Mr. Lynch and Mr. Mullins,

Now that former NYPD officers Thomas Webster and Sara Carpenter have been charged for allegedly taking part in the riots on the U.S. Capitol, From The G-Man would like to pose a question. At any point, do you intend to call a press conference to confirm that you did not encourage your members to go to Washington and raise hell on behalf of former President Donald Trump? From The G-Man believes this is a fair and relevant question, especially since you both endorsed Trump during his bid for a second term and Webster and Carpenter were at the Capitol Building in support of Trump.

Granted, Webster and Carpenter are former officers, but if reports are published in the coming weeks indicating officers that are currently employed with the NYPD were also present, it is likely you and your leadership will be called into question by an even greater number of people. Moreover, From The G-Man suspects NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea would not be happy if the aforementioned reports were published.

Now that Webster and Carpenter have been charged, many in New York City and abroad are probably asking….“If former NYPD cops took part in the riot, how many officers that are currently employed with the NYPD took part?” That said, From The G-Man hopes that you will call that press conference and set the record straight; if only to uphold the reputation of the department and the officers who honorably served or serve the NYPD.

Note: The initial draft of this op-ed, which contained an incorrect statement about the tenure of NYPD union members, was published by mistake. The current post is the correct version.