The NYPD was roundly ridiculed on social media after unveiling its dance team comprised of overweight female officers.
The NYPD Dance Team joined WPIX 11 to show off their moves last week in a bid to recruit more women to the team.
President Autumn-Rain Martinez described dance rehearsal as “a place to release mental stress.”
“We have to have a space to decompress,” she told WPIX 11.
But many on social media criticized the stunt, pointing out that the NYPD’s priorities seem out of whack given the city is mired in record violent crime.
As NYC faces crime surge amid influx of illegal aliens, the NYPD dance team practices 3 times a week for 3 hours. pic.twitter.com/WGdTbRcIBp
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 18, 2024
I feel safe now. https://t.co/NX7PQharf8
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) February 18, 2024
Me: I’d like the police to investigate crimes, arrest criminals, and keep us safe.
NYPD: Best we can do is a dance team. pic.twitter.com/HsV6eFHgEo
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 18, 2024
Check this out … the NYPD now has its own dance team
Here’s a thought … maybe the NYPD should spend their resources on enforcing the damn law !! pic.twitter.com/mxMTgUtU45
— ShotGunBonnie (@ShotGun_Bonnie) February 18, 2024
Mayor Eric Adams cut an additional $100 million from education this year, but he somehow found money for the NYPD to promote themselves with a dance team. pic.twitter.com/6dUSqIPuez
— Melanie D’Arrigo (@DarrigoMelanie) February 18, 2024
Now the NYPD will do a dance when they arrest you for self defense while they let crooks loose all over the city! pic.twitter.com/3kWOCeTzTE
— Luke Rudkowski (@Lukewearechange) February 18, 2024
Officers are fleeing the NYPD at an insane rate as crime rises and the city’s officials screw over officers…but check out this NYPD women’s dance team. https://t.co/TD06roXExB
— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) February 18, 2024
They also mocked the fact all the women on dance team looked overweight and out of shape.
It’s funny cause they’re fat pic.twitter.com/7UlI1x4wR5
— Mostly Peaceful Memes (@MostlyPeacefull) February 18, 2024
Running from the police is a better strategy than you thought. https://t.co/RMDCWPI974
— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) February 18, 2024
Bring back physical fitness standards! https://t.co/fRdLxPreju
— Breanna Morello (@BreannaMorello) February 18, 2024
nypd? dance team? gives new meaning to the term “slam pig” pic.twitter.com/2L0qtDDsHU
— doomer (@uncledoomer) February 18, 2024
Ozempic presents the NYPD Dance Team. pic.twitter.com/xl5kLqo6n6
— Planet Of Memes (@PlanetOfMemes) February 18, 2024
This comes as New York City is grappling with an unprecedented migrant crisis, with thousands of migrants seeking shelter and other accommodations that’s costing the city at least half a billion dollars a year.
If only the NYPD prioritized enforcing the law and addressing the migrant crisis as much as they do trying to improve their public relations and implementing internal DEI policies.
Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond, the Training Bureau is dedicated to honoring the rich legacy of Black leaders, pioneers, and change-makers. We continue our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our ranks and the communities we serve. pic.twitter.com/rQZj5l4Qvx
— Police Academy (@NYPDTraining) February 16, 2024
The NYPD have launched a new “Robot” to tackle “Diversity Crime”
I’m serious. pic.twitter.com/T5WeUMioXV
— Chay Bowes (@BowesChay) September 24, 2023