Everyone has right to protest peacefully but 'we will not tolerate' chaos: NYPD commissioner

Immigration Enforcement Protests - Nationwide protests against the Trump administration's immigration policies are occurring in cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta [1] - The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has been dealing with daily protests since October 7th, 2023 [3] - A large protest involving approximately 2500 people occurred in lower Manhattan near Foley Square, with about 200 individuals attempting to cause disorder [3][4] - The NYPD made approximately 86 arrests during the lower Manhattan protest [4] NYPD's Response and Policy - The NYPD emphasizes its expertise in policing protests and its commitment to maintaining safety and order [6] - The NYPD has a Strategic Response Group, consisting of several hundred officers, specifically trained to manage protests [7] - The NYPD's policy, consistent with New York City's sanctuary city laws, is not to participate in civil immigration enforcement [9][10][12] - The NYPD does not coordinate with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) regarding raids or enforcement actions [11] - The NYPD's priority is to prevent and address unlawful activities such as blocking streets or causing violence during protests [10] Crime and Quality of Life - Overall crime, including murders, is down in New York City [14][16] - The NYPD is focusing on quality of life issues, responding to 311 calls for service to address concerns like e-bikes, panhandling, and noise [17]