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NYPD Budget In The Spotlight As Officer Morale Hits ‘An All-Time Low’

Activists want police department budgets reduced, and the money reinvested in community programs. While union officials agree changes need to be made, they say the current rhetoric is taking a toll on the NYPD.

Activists want police department budgets reduced, and the money reinvested in community programs.

While union officials agree changes need to be made, they say the current rhetoric is taking a toll on the NYPD.

"How is morale?" CBS2's Andrea Grymes asked.

"It's at an all-time low," said Police Benevolent Association President Pat Lynch. "It's the most difficult time, and the most complex time to be a New York City police officer."

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Activists want police department budgets reduced, and the money reinvested in community programs.

While union officials agree changes need to be made, they say the current rhetoric is taking a toll on the NYPD.

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