# NYC Gun Violence_ 8 Shot on July 4th_Who Is Protecting New Yorkers_.

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Podcast: [Police Off The Cuff/Real Crime Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/police-off-the-cuff-real-crime-stories-1022012)
Published: 2026-07-06T22:56:00+00:00
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## Resource

Weakened Policing, Hesitant Prosecution: The Real Reason NYC Stays Dangerous Eight people were shot in Coney Island on July 4th, and an NYPD detective survived a shooting only because of his ballistic vest. Retired NYPD Sergeant Bill Cannon breaks down the reality behind “crime is down” claims, bail reform, weakened proactive policing, NYPD budget cuts, the end of Anti-Crime Units, and the impact of hesitant prosecution. This is a straight law-enforcement analysis of why violent offenders, illegal guns, and policy decisions are still putting New Yorkers at risk.

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