3 ways NYPD intends to curb retail theft on Staten Island this holiday season

New York’s Staten Island. According to NYPD CompStat data, Staten Island’s reported major crime rate as of Nov. 24 is 7.9% lower than it was at the same time last year. Despite all of the efforts made by New York’s Finest to keep those numbers low, there is one crime trend that still affects locals, especially business owners.

On November 19, the NYPD’s new borough commander, Assistant Chief Melissa Eger, stated that retail crime had increased by 9% in the borough and that, under her direction, cracking down on these crimes will be a top focus.

You might have noticed a significant presence in our sizable retail establishments and business districts today.To ensure the safety and security of all patrons and employees throughout this holiday season, your cops are positioned there!cTLFEp0Chn pic.twitter.com/

Retail theft on Staten Island

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