New York City police may strike on July 4 to give city ‘independence without cops’

New York City police officers are reportedly planning a strike on July 4 (Picture: ABC News)New York City police officers appear to be planning a strike on July 4 in response to calls to defund police departments across the country.
The New York Post reported that two messages are circulating throughout the city’s police department encouraging officers to stay home on Independence Day.
One of the messages says the strike will begin at 3pm on July 4.‘NYPD cops will strike on July 4th