NYPD tells officers congregating and unnecessary conversations are prohibited

NYPD memo tells on-duty officers to avoid unnecessary conversations

NEW YORK -- The NYPD issued an order to officers not to congregate or have "unnecessary conversations" while on duty. 

According to an internal memo, those behaviors are prohibited under department policy. 

The department said the order is meant to enhance officer safety and deployment strategies. 

The Police Benevolent Association called it "unnecessary" and said the "miserable working conditions and the low pay are forcing them to quit in droves."

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