Written By: Gianna Buro NEW YORK — Thousands of New York City police officers will begin working mandatory 12-hour tours starting July 1 as the city prepares for one of the busiest and most heavily secured summers in recent memory. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that most uniformed officers will be assigned extended shifts from July 1 through July 7 as part of a heightened security plan surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, international sporting events, and sev

Written By: Gianna Buro At just 23 years old, Dominick has already committed himself to one of the most demanding and dangerous careers in New York City: becoming an NYPD police officer. While many people his age are still discovering what they want to do with their lives, Dominick knew from a young age that he wanted to follow in his family's footsteps and dedicate his life to law enforcement. Behind the badge is not just a police officer, but a hardworking, disciplined, an