Yesterday, July 17, 2019, NYPD Officer Burger and his colleagues from the New York Police Department's Community Affairs Bureau gave Cross Cultural Internship Program (CCIP, www.theccip.com) (Session B) J-1 interns a talk on safety in New York City.

Officer Burger reminded the students to pay attention to their surroundings at all times, especially when taking the subway. He cautioned students to always be careful with their personal belongings and stay aware of their surroundings. Officer Burger added that students should always travel in groups, avoid dangerous areas and avoid speaking to strangers.

Before the presentation, student leader Emily from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology welcomed the NYPD representatives. Like all members of CCIP, Emily is given numerous opportunities to assist the program and take on a leadership role.

"I'm really grateful to Officer Burger for speaking with our group," Emily stated. "It can be a bit overwhelming being here in New York. Having a better since of security has helped everyone feel calmer. "