Gothamist: From the Talmud to NYPD Patrol Guide

whatever

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:28:12 -0500

To "Aristocrat" - just the contrary.

whatever

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:24:46 -0500

To "Aristocrat" - just the contrary.

ag

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:44:58 -0500

Curious - Allowed by whom? The NYPD or the Hasidic community? The later is unlikely to allow a woman to: Wear pants, touch men not related to her, talk to said unrelated men, use a cell phone in public, or do anything not directly related to reproduction and child care. I actually wonder how well the "Kosher Pig" will be able to interact with women on the job, whether as partners, suspects or victims.

D

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:44:24 -0500

depends on the context. seeing as how in this case it's just a rhyme with the word blue, i don't think it's anti-Semitic. if they had written "jew cop" or something, that would generally be considered offensive. more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology_of_the_word_Jew

D

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:41:48 -0500

depends on the context. seeing as how in this case it's just a rhyme with the word blue, i don't think it's offensive. if they had written "jew cop" or something, that would definitely be defensive. more info. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etymology_of_the_word_Jew

Aristocrat

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:13:20 -0500

I gather he won't be on an undercover unit.

mihow

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:09:48 -0500

Yeah, Kosher Pig is quite funny.

s

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:09:37 -0500

I dont see whats so offensive about NYPD Jew. The word "jew" is not derogatory... And yes, I'm a jew.

curious

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:03:35 -0500

Is this where I'll get flamed for asking when a female member of the Hasidim is allowed to join the force?

s

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:39:57 -0500

why is NYPD Jew offensive? the word "jew" is not derogatory.

Michael Foley

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:17:40 -0500

In other news, criminals are planning more activity on Friday evening thru Saturdays.

tien

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:55:07 -0500

kosher pig - that's good.

wow

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:49:49 -0500

Kosher pig is pretty good, but NYPD JEW... damn, thats pretty offensive right there. But the Post doesn't need to be sensitive, they just tell it like it is.

Jen

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:48:26 -0500

The Hasidic Community does have the Hatzolah, which is their volunteer-EMS group. Wikipedia describes Hatzolah as "are a group of volunteers who serve as middlemen between local law enforcement, fire departments, healthcare agencies and the community. They act as a first-response in many instances and use their understanding of Jewish laws, languages, and cultural nuances to react to problems with greater sensitivity. The Hasidic community has been able to form close ties with the local authorities, leading to a close, but often fragile relationship." I think that during the series of incidents where an adult man/men flashed young girls in Borough Park, a community group (perhaps the Hatzolah) patroled the area as well.

no idea here

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:46:11 -0500

Don't know, could be the hair regulation or working during the sabbath/holidays. But I know there are Orthodox Jews on the force. Well, there are lot's of Orthodox Jews in civil service in general. (for instance, Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver)

OJ

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:42:40 -0500

"Is there a reason that it took this long for a hasidic cop to be hired? Was it the community who had no desire to join?" Cops like donuts, not bagels. It’s a conflict of interest.

Papercutninja

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:32:20 -0500

Is there a reason that it took this long for a hasidic cop to be hired? Was it the community who had no desire to join?

D

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:26:47 -0500

Rejected headline: Kosher Pig

Michael Foley

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:04:49 -0500

Another reason why I hate gawker - they won't let me comment to add any suggested "rejected headlines" from today's paper.