Officers Flee as N.Y.P.D. Confronts Its Billion-Dollar Overtime Problem

Angeliesse and Mike Nesterwitz, former New York Police Department officers, left the force due to unbearable working conditions, including extensive mandatory overtime shifts. The department’s reliance on overtime, costing over $1 billion in 2024, has led to leadership issues and corruption scandals, such as the resignation of a top officer accused of misconduct. With recruitment and retention challenges, the force is bracing for mass departures and struggling to manage its budget amid widespread overtime abuse.

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