The NYPD is mobilizing and preparing for any potential unrest following the indictment of former president Donald Trump. AliBaumanTV reports from outside Trump Tower in Midtown.
on criminal charges Thursday afternoon. We don't know the exact charges yet, but the case is focused on an alleged hush money payment during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.Even though we're told the NYPD was not given advance warning of Thursday's grand jury vote, we know the department has been working with federal law enforcement for weeks now to prepare for the possibility of Trump's indictment.
All officers have been ordered to be in full uniform Friday, even undercover cops, and be ready to be deployed. At this hour, police say there are no credible threats, but the department is ready to respond to any protests and counter-protests.In a statement, a spokesman for Mayor Eric Adams said: "The mayor is in constant contact with Commissioner Sewell about all public safety issues affecting the city. The NYPD continues to monitor all activity and there are no credible threats to the city at this time. The NYPD always remains prepared to respond to events happening on the ground and keep New Yorkers safe.""The NYPD continues to work with our federal, state and local partners to keep New Yorkers safe.
The streets around Trump Tower in Midtown were open Thursday night, but officers were surrounding the building and barricades were in place.
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