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first_reported: 2026-11-13 14:48 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 14:48 EST
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# Mamdani Overhauls N.Y.P.D. Unit Criticized for Its Handling of Protests

The Strategic Response Group will be revamped, with its crowd-control and counterterrorism duties dispersed to other units, including a new Civilian Dialogue Unit.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/13/nyregion/nypd-strategic-response-mamdani-protests.html), 2026-11-13 14:48 EST: Mamdani Overhauls N.Y.P.D. Unit Criticized for Its Handling of Protests

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