The NYPD Public Safety Failures Nobody Wants To Talk About

A terrorist attack was narrowly avoided at a protest in New York City on Saturday after two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were deployed but failed to detonate. The incident has raised serious questions about public safety, protest security, and the NYPD’s response posture at mass gatherings. In this episode of New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered, John, Eric & Marlon breaks down the facts surrounding the failed attack, including: • What actually happened at the protest • The role of counterterrorism and protest policing • Why mass protests are considered soft targets for terrorism • The ongoing debate about the NYPD Strategic Response Group (SRG) • Whether current protest policing policies leave NYC vulnerable New York City remains one of the top terrorism targets in the world, and this incident highlights the growing tension between public safety, politics, and protest management. Fortunately, the devices failed to detonate but the situation could have ended very differently. This episode examines the security gaps, policy decisions, and leadership choices that may have contributed to the risk. Subscribe for more episodes of New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered. #NYPD #NYC #Terrorism #PublicSafety #Protest #CounterTerrorism #NewYorkCity #BreakingNews #FinestUnfiltered ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5689366474915840 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.