I'm just copying down what came over NYPD's FINEST Message Switching System to All NYC commands...
"Subject: Washington DC, Metropolitan Police Dept Request For Assistance
1. The MPD, Washington D.C. has made a request of this department to send 1000 NYPD Police Officers and supervisors to Washington D.C. to support their police operations during the annual World Bank-International Monetary funding meeting scheduled for September 29, 30, October 1, 2, 3, 2001.
2. At this time, MPD's request is under consideration by the department and remains subject to the approval by the police commissioner. However, given the possibility that MPD's request may be approved, initial detail organizational steps have been authorized.
3. If final approval is obtained, NYPD uniformed Members of the Service would be assigned on a purely voluntary basis. It is expected that volunteers for this assignment might be working extended tours every day, possibly in excess of 12 hours each day."
I know there are many details to be ironed out(payment, indemnification, housing) but I'm going if we're approved! Any other Dept.'s get this request?