New NYPD Recruiting Class Saved

[NYCAPO]

New NYPD Recruiting Class Saved

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- With a smile as bright as a child on Christmas morning Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly happily unwrapped a gift for the NYPD Thursday -- the new recruiting class will hit the streets after all next year.

"Apparently there has been an agreement to have 250 recruits in January and at least 250 in July," Kelly said.

Like many city agencies the police department faced devastating budget cuts, which threatened the entire recruiting class.

A thankful Kelly says the infusion of cash will keep the academy going.

Council Speaker Christine Quinn handed out the $20 million present to the NYPD, spending in an area that was going to get the ax.

[the rookie c.o]

I GUESS IT'S BETTER THEN NOTHING..........AND THAT'S A BIG "I GUESS"

Talk about people fighting for a spot in those next two classes.

[Schem86]

These 2 small classes are retarded. I guess the only reason they are having them is for people whose test expire. Seems like such a waste of resources.

[MPDCjock]

I'm happy for those those with a shot at the next two classes. Remember, having a class is better than not having a class. Also, if you're not on the job yet be thankful there is a class at all. That makes your chances of getting hired a wee bit better.

[FlawedPrecep]

oh is this going to be cutthroat.

[GangGreen712]

That makes me feel better. Things here in CT are business as usual. If my current attempt falls through, I'm going to try and get in with the Jan 2010 class.