This week we asked readers if they have noticed a union-suggested work slowdown by NYPD officers following the firing of Officer Daniel Pantaleo for using an illegal chokehold that killed Eric Garner.

I actually haven’t noticed any slowdown. Where I live, there’s always cops; they just pass by all the time and they’re always running around. They’re very kind and we thank them all the time for being around. They’re also always around when I see them at six in the morning. I don’t believe there should be a slowdown because we still need the police around here to help us out. I really don’t believe that anyone should [put a] chokehold [on] another human being.
Melisa Gee
Bedford Park

I called the [49th Precinct] about the slowdown last week because I don’t see them as much. I did ask if there is a slowdown because of the decision handed down by the police commissioner, but they denied such a thing exists. They did pick up the phone. I do not support officers who break the law. However, I can understand if officers protect themselves from violent civilians that refuse to comply to simple orders, or civilians who curse them and wish them dead or those throwing water and other objects at them on a frequent basis. So yes, I can understand them taking longer to get to a job.
Keith Ramsey
Eastchester Gardens

I have seen a slight change in police response times, but overall no change in the progress. Yes, I’ve noticed less activity with police patrols and they’re not doing as much community outreach. I don’t support the slowdown because we need more cops patrolling our neighborhoods, protecting our neighborhood and children, and keeping crime out. What happened to Eric Garner was wrong and officers should be better trained.
Veronica Gonzalez
Fordham

I know some Bronx cops and they talk about each other to me. They won’t look away on something if something is going on. They still feel like they are there to serve and protect and they won’t turn away from an obvious crime or someone in danger, but they’re also aware that their actions could be misconstrued or viewed by higher ups and it could be used against them.
Robert Kalfus
Yonkers

I guess I can say I have noticed more quality of life issues since the slowdown, like my car mirrors got stolen, as did a bunch of others on the same block. I don’t support the slowdown because I think it’s about the almighty dollar and feel we should be guaranteed proper coverage as tax-paying citizens. I think criminals are now becoming bolder in their quality of life crimes, like stealing mirrors and car tires, because they know the police response may be delayed.
Mike Gupta
Wakefield

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