"We are ready, we are arming them with protective equipment," said NYPD Chief Fausto Pichardo.
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The equipment is not the typical armor, with shelves lined with hundreds of thousands of items like Lysol wipes, disinfectant wipes, spray bottles, N95 masks, and surgical masks.
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The crews are preparing supply boxes for police precincts daily.
More than 200 boxes will be sent out Friday with some hot-ticket items such as gloves, hand sanitizer, and masks.
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The NYPD is taking no chances after Pichardo says someone walked into a police precinct a few weeks back with the possibility of being positive for the coronavirus.
As the number of COVID-19 cases increases in the city, police say their contingency plans are in place.
Whether you are a civilian or a police officer, this time around, the rules apply to all - wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, use disinfectant soap, and if you feel ill, stay home.
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