Amid rising crime rates in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and top NYPD officials have taken a defensive stance against criticism on social media, particularly targeting journalists and a City Council member. The controversy ignited following the funeral of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, with NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell and Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard actively defending the department's actions and criticizing what they perceive as unfair media coverage. Councilwoman Tiffany Caban accused Chell of prohibited conduct, while Adams emphasized the right of police officers to express their opinions. The NYPD's social media activity, including calling a journalist 'Harry "Deceitful" Siegel', has drawn backlash but also support from some quarters. This comes as internal NYPD data reveals a significant spike in serious crimes, challenging Adams' narrative of a 'perception problem' with city crime rates.
Police Commissioner Edward Caban backed the NYPD’s aggressive new social media push against journalists and critics. But he stopped short of saying he agrees with the tone of some of the postings. https://t.co/9ieuumUYNH
Bigger picture on subway violence beyond what Adams put out today. Yes, this year better > last year, due entirely to temp police surge of last 6weeks. But violent crime - what people care about - is 24% > 2019 in raw #s (not per capita). Mayor won’t acknowledge, so loses trust. https://t.co/ygiW8iIEE0
NYPD Deputy Commissioner @NYPDDaughtry comments on his tweets from a few days ago . https://t.co/bz9ddnRuuF
At One Police Plaza in NYC, Mayor Eric Adams stresses the importance of addressing repeat offenders, especially those grappling with mental health challenges, by considering involuntary removal, alongside initiatives targeting recidivism and administrative efficiency for district… https://t.co/8jhPsjQqu9
NYC Violent crime through 3/31 is up 3.5% YOY. Every single one of our politicians is failing at their basic responsibility to provide public safety. Enough of the gaslighting about crime being down. https://t.co/tJeL9kxTap
Our @NYPDChiefPatrol John Chell and Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard had the opportunity to sit down with @PatKiernan of @NY1 to discuss transit public safety and social media. Watch the video ⬇️ https://t.co/Fyg94Dez3j
ROTTEN APPLE: Serious Crimes Hit Highs not Seen in Two Decades, Adams Says it About 'Perception' https://t.co/bSkZpwSgRl
NYC serious crimes hit levels unseen in two decades last year even as Mayor Adams claims it's a 'perception problem' https://t.co/isu5OpD9Xj via @nypmetro
'Serious crime spiked again last year to levels unseen in nearly two decades, according to internal NYPD data obtained by The Post.' 'For the second year in a row under Adams overall crime was on the rise — driven by a historic surge in assaults, which neared 28,000 for the… https://t.co/9MiYYz9LEQ
“Crime is down, jobs are up,” Mayor Adams has been saying constantly. Updated numbers suggest, no, *Crime is Up* https://t.co/CRejZwKIPb
Crime isn't down, and most of my precincts are up. It’s a fact every New Yorker lives with daily. The reported stats barely scratch the surface because all I ever hear from people is that they stopped reporting crimes, because of the revolving door criminal injustice system. https://t.co/FUorIgVUoM
Overall NYC crime hits levels unseen in two decades as Mayor Adams claims it’s a ‘perception problem’ https://t.co/skmh6c29bn https://t.co/WJIwKoTdtD
Overall NYC crime hit levels unseen in two decades last year even as Mayor Adams claims it’s a ‘perception problem’ https://t.co/rO1Fl9LOb8 https://t.co/Pfb3U8s5cX
EXCLU! Serious crime spiked again last year to levels unseen in nearly two decades, according to internal NYPD data obtained by The Post — challenging Mayor Eric Adams’ repeated claim that the city’s rampant unlawfulness is just a “perception problem.” https://t.co/B7t3mGDAWN
Thank you to our local news outlets for having me on over the last two days to speak about combatting crime, social media, and, most importantly, the ultimate sacrifice made by Detective Jonathan Diller. @NY1 @fox5ny @ABC7NY @PIX11News https://t.co/Pia291Uojk
Great job on @NY1 @NYPDChiefPatrol @NYPDDCPI Thank you for standing up for the @NYPDnews and protecting this city. This is no time to remain quiet and let others direct the narrative w falsehoods. #Truth
I just spoke with the commissioner of operations Kaz Daughtry and asked him what he thought about the NYC Mayor backing his cops when they called out a reporter for inaccurate articles. @NYPDDaughtry stated: 'The NYPD will not be silent when it comes to inaccurate reporting.… https://t.co/qRwluEpZb2
Just had a conversation with Commissioner Kaz Daughtry regarding the NYC Mayor's support for officers calling out inaccurate reporting. @NYPDDaughtry emphasized, "The NYPD won't stay silent on inaccurate reporting. While reporters can be right or wrong, we won't let inaccuracies… https://t.co/qRwluEpZb2
NYC Mayor Eric Adams lists chilling crime statistics and calls out social media for promoting dangerous trends. READ: https://t.co/2nGA8oTtEQ #NYC #EricAdams #crime #socialmedia #explorepage #reels #viral #socialmedia https://t.co/L0YNPso0k2
New York Mayor Adams defends top NYPD officials who blasted critics on social media https://t.co/P5H4bexdOA https://t.co/BSQaRX0QNV
Mayor Adams defends NYPD brass who blasted two journalists and a City Council member on social media "I don’t think they attacked anyone — they responded" A post from the NYPD’s main X account called a Daily News columnist "Harry 'Deceitful' Siegel." https://t.co/uGvp7LI9oo
Eric Adams doubles down on NYPD’s pointed social media posts https://t.co/o3WQKtvSc6
"That is explicitly prohibited conduct by an NYPD official,” Councilwoman Tiffany Caban scaid today in pushing back on Mayor Adams' claim that NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell didn't electioneer as part of his social media spree about her this weekend. https://t.co/WC42uqVlvc
Watch as @NYPDChiefPatrol John Chell & Deputy Commissioner Tarik Sheppard talk with @DanMannarino on @PIX11News about Detective Diller, Public Safety, & Social Media. https://t.co/6oKaHi2IEI
In an interview with @DanMannarino John Chell, @NYPDChiefPatrol sticks to his guns and states he's not just going to sit back and let people attack cops a day after NYPD officer Jonathan Diller was laid to rest . Earlier today also the NYC Mayor Eric Adams stated " the free press… https://t.co/ZjD72WZMVs
Mayor Adams also clutches pearls about @harrysiegel publishing a column critical of the NYPD the day of a cop funeral - completely ignoring that Chell + Daughtry used that very funeral to criticize Olayemi Olurin, including the very morning of the funeral! https://t.co/F5jZOT3Exr
“I don't think they attacked anyone” @NYCMayor says when asked about @NYPDnews @NYPDChiefPatrol and other tweets about @harrysiegel's column and other tweets. "If a columnist has a right to an opinion, a police officer has the right to an opinion."