Massive amounts of NYPD officers opted to stay home today more than 4000 called in sick that is more than 11% of the workforce. This comes as more than 500 NYPD officers tested positive for the coronavirus. Word of a second death in the Department. It is another civilian worker. Giacomina Barr-Brown was a Seven year veteran of the Department she worked in the roll call office at the 49th Precinct in the Bronx and became the second NYPD employee to succumb to the virus in as many days.
On Thursday, the Department announced the death of NYPD custodian Dennis Dickson, who worked at Police Headquarters for 14 years
There are approximately 2,000 NYC firefighters and paramedics out sick — a number that is 17% of the Department. Around 170 FDNY members have tested positive for the virus.
The Department has been serving on the front lines of the battle against the virus. Calls to 911 in New York City have reached record highs. FDNY officials have repeatedly implored New Yorkers to only call during true emergencies