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Earn $500 By Helping NYC Cops Wrestle Suspects
The Sergeants Benevolent Association is offering cash to any civilian who steps in to help police subdue an unruly suspect.

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The Sergeants Benevolent Association is offering cash to any civilian who steps in to help police subdue an unruly suspect.

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