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NYC Police Union Sues Over Mayor's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

New York City's largest police union said getting vaccinated is a "personal medical decision" that should be made in consultation with a doctor.

NYC Police Union Sues Over Mayor's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
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The biggest police union in New York City filed a lawsuit against Mayor Bill de Blasio over the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The mandate requires all city employees to have at least one dose of the vaccine by Friday.

Leaders And Law Enforcement At Odds Over COVID Vaccine
Leaders And Law Enforcement At Odds Over COVID Vaccine

Leaders And Law Enforcement At Odds Over COVID Vaccine

There's a looming crisis for the country's public safety arms as agency leaders plead with employees to simply get the shot.

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The lawsuit from the Police Benevolent Association — the largest police union in the world — says the city has given no rational explanation to "violate the autonomy and privacy of NYPD police officers in such a severe manner."

City employees must show proof of vaccination by Nov. 1 or risk being placed on unpaid leave.