‘Unprecedented demands:’ NYPD cops to pull 12-hour shifts for July 4, World Cup and America 250
The NYPD is preparing for a busy summer with multiple high-profile events, including July 4 celebrations and the World Cup. Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced that officers will be required to work 12-hour shifts to manage the increased demands. The influx of tourists is expected to generate significant revenue for the city but poses challenges for law enforcement.
- ▪NYPD officers will work 12-hour shifts during major summer events.
- ▪The summer will see overlapping events like the World Cup and America's 250th anniversary.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an emergency order limiting major events during the FIFA World Cup.
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Metro ‘Unprecedented demands:’ NYPD cops to pull 12-hour shifts for July 4, World Cup and America 250 By Amanda Woods and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon Published May 27, 2026, 6:08 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York’s Finest will be pulling extra duty this summer as the Big Apple is swarmed with tourists for America 250, July 4, the World Cup tournament and a slew of high-profile — and high-security — events. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said a majority of the rank and file will be called on to work 12-hour shifts over the first week of July, with additional dates expected to handle the influx of visitors, according to a letter to the department from the top cop.
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