In reaction to the Washington attack , the NYPD issued new patrol protocols to its officers to increase security , including `` Effective immediately , all foot posts are to be assigned in pairs of two . A D.C. police officer was attacked in his car with an ax Friday , police say . The officer was hit in the shoulder after a scuffle and the attacker got away . When a similar incident happened in New York , NYPD changed protocol .
A D.C. police officer was attacked in his car with an ax Friday , police say . The officer was hit in the shoulder after a scuffle and the attacker got away . When a similar incident happened in New York , NYPD changed protocol .