On behalf of our 37,000 members, NYSNA extends our sincere condolences to the families of Police Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos and the members of the New York City Police Department.

We must come together in the face of the terrible tragedy of these two police officers slain in the line of duty in Brooklyn this weekend and denounce all violence. Blue lives matter. This is a time for healing.

Last Friday, NYSNA contributed $5,000 to the New York City Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Widows’ & Children’s Fund. If you would like to make a contribution, visit this link. Your contribution furthers the healing.

Now, we call upon all seeking justice and civil rights, and all carrying out the important tasks of law enforcement in the many communities across the nation, to come together for dialogue and healing.