Invasion of the Traffic Cops

Does anyone know why there are NYPD traffic cops all over the Slope? From Union & PPW to 15th Street & 7th Ave I've seen two traffic cops on each corner hanging around not doing anything. Is there a parade or something? VIP? Kennedy's going by Air Force One to Arlington, right, not by the Hamilton Ave entrance to the Belt Parkway West?

I actually noticed a lot of them out this morning (at around 8am) on my route between 9th and 5th and GAP. I saw at least 4 or 5 writing tickets.


SO glad I dont have a car anymore

Are they really traffic cops? With at least two gun point hold ups over the last several days in the Slope, perhaps the police want a show of force out?

pokersloper wrote: Are they really traffic cops? With at least two gun point hold ups over the last several days in the Slope, perhaps the police want a show of force out?

The yellow rain slickers and cars/vans say NYPD Traffic. I'm wondering if it's for the Michael Jackson bash tomorrow in Prospect Park. Although I've never seen this many cops so early of an event.

MJ bash is going on right now.

Can we assume that Spike Lee will be paying their wages????

I believe our mayor, with the blessings of our borough president is having us pick up the tab. In fact, Markowitz is making MJ's b-day some official Brooklyn Recognizes kind of day.