Brooklyn Borough President

BOROUGH PRESIDENT MARKOWITZ STATEMENT ON THE
SLAIN BROOKLYN DETECTIVES

“All of Brooklyn extends its deepest condolences to the families of Brooklyn Detective and resident Robert Parker and Brooklyn Detective Patrick Rafferty. We hope the families will be comforted by the prayers, thoughts and admiration of millions of New Yorkers during this difficult time.

The NYPD is the truly the finest force in the nation and we are deeply grateful for their selfless devotion in protecting the lives of Brooklynites and all New York City residents. There is no greater service in helping others than the willingness to put your own life in danger and these Detectives have paid the ultimate price.

Taking the lives of those who are here to protect us is a heinous act that will not be tolerated. An attack on our Police Department is an attack on all of us, and we expect that the perpetrator will be punished to the fullest extent that the law allows.”

-Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz