Retired NYPD Commander on Migrant Gang Attacks in Times Square

'Wolfpack' Robbery Tactics

• 🐺 The term "wolfpack style robbery" describes a group acting together to target their prey with a singular agenda.
• 🚨 This tactic was observed in a recent attack where two NYPD officers were assaulted by a group of migrants.

Lawless Society and Organized Crime

• ⚠️ Retired Lt. Commander Joe Cardinale argues that the attacks are a product of a "lawless society" with a lack of repercussions for criminal actions.
• 🏙️ He emphasizes that these incidents, occurring in public spaces like Times Square, are not low-level crime but organized crime on multiple levels.
• 🎭 The younger individuals involved are emulating established gang members, creating a "Fagan atmosphere."

Migrant Housing and Systemic Issues

• 🏨 A significant number of the arrested individuals were staying at the Row Hotel, which is being used to house migrants at taxpayer expense.
• 💸 The city is spending billions on housing migrants, while issues like bail reform and the potential removal of the gang database exacerbate the problem.
• 📱 Disturbingly, arrested teenagers were seen posting selfies from jail, flashing gang signs, raising questions about their access to cell phones.

Broader Implications

• 🚨 The police commissioner correctly identified the attack as deliberate and targeted, not petty crime.
• ⚖️ The situation highlights a disconnect, with officials appearing surprised by the predictable outcomes of current policies.
• 🚫 Cardinale expresses concern over proposals to dismantle the NYPD's gang database, viewing it as a sign of society going "out of control."