NYPD detectives say they were mistreated at Brooklyn hospital after line-of-duty injuries

BROOKLYN, NY – Two NYPD detectives seeking medical treatment at NYU Langone – Cobble Hill were allegedly met with disrespect and poor treatment from hospital staff after sustaining injuries during the arrest of a violent suspect, according to the Detectives’ Endowment Association (DEA). The incident has sparked outrage within the law enforcement community, raising questions about how first responders are treated when injured in the line of duty.

The DEA stated that the detectives, whose names were not immediately released, arrived at the emergency room last week after being hurt during a physical struggle with a suspect. Instead of receiving immediate professio...