NYPD Implements Enhanced Safety Measures for J'Ouvert and West Indian Day Parade

The NYPD has delivered "ceasefire" warnings to 40 gang members in Brooklyn ahead of the West Indian American Day parade and J'Ouvert festival in an effort to curb violence during the annual festivities. The warnings were sent out as part of the department's strategy to mitigate violence in Crown Heights, which has historically been overshadowed by crime during the celebrations. In addition to the warnings, the NYPD will deploy light towers, drones, and special aircraft to monitor large gatherings, while thousands of uniformed and undercover officers will patrol the city. The goal is to ensure a safe and celebratory weekend with minimal enforcement.