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9/11 Illness Is Second Most Common Cause of NYPD Line-of-Duty Death
Although law enforcement on Manhattan Island began with Dutch settlers in 1625, the New York City Police Department as an entity dates back to 1845. In the 170 years of its existence, thousands of men and women have served honorably in the rank and file of the NYPD, facing numerous dangers. Yet, the greatest historical […]
By Michael Barasch | Published February 6, 2016 | Posted in Zadroga Act | Tagged 9/11-related illnesses, line of duty deaths, NYPD | Leave a comment
