An interesting AMA (“Ask me anything”) thread on Reddit with an NY police officer: Reddit, you hate me, so let’s have a talk. IAMA NYPD Police Orffice,

Hello, reddit. I’ve been following the recent posts about Occupy around here. I would be more than happy to answer whatever questions I can about the NYPD, the current state of OWS in New York, and anything else you feel is necessary to ask.

I have been a PO for about 2 years now, so I am fairly new as most of the members of service would say. However, after being apart of the OWS detail for awhile, I feel that I can answer your questions in a decent manner.

The officer’s answers are highlighted in blue in the comments.