Dissident cops insist they can run the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association better than combative Patrick Lynch — even though two of the candidates on the crew’s election slate were indicted in the NYPD ticket-fixing scandal.
Cop-union trustee Brian Fusco, 47, who is challenging Lynch for president in a bid formally announced Tuesday at a press conference, said the charges against the indicted officers were nothing more than an “attack” on the union.
“These guys were railroaded, and the members know that,” the 27-year veteran said.
The group of candidates, called “Strengthen the Shield,” includes Bronx union trustees Joseph Anthony and Michael Hernandez, who are both under indictment for their alleged part in a department-wide ticket-fixing scam that came to light in 2011.
Anthony, who is running for PBA vice president, faces 106 criminal counts, while Hernandez, who is seeking second vice president, was slapped with 133 counts.
Their charges include grand larceny, tampering with public records and official misconduct.
“Hundreds of delegates were affected by this; for whatever reason the Bronx DA only decided to charge 10 guys with it,” Fusco said.
“They all had one thing in common: They were PBA delegates, union delegates and union trustees.”
Fusco blamed Lynch for not helping them get out of the mess.
“Pat Lynch stood in front of Bronx Supreme Court and put on a great show, as usual, screamed and yelled, and here it is years later — nothing’s been done,” he said.
Anthony told The Post he’s “innocent until proven guilty” and said he’s not worried about his reputation. Anthony and Hernandez have pleaded not guilty and are due back in court on Feb. 9.
Union elections are in May and June.
On Tuesday, Fusco attacked Lynch for delivering fiery speeches, only to disappear after the microphone’s turned off.
“Unfortunately, when Pat steps away from the microphone, he steps away from the podium — that’s where it ends . . . He never has a plan,” Fusco said.
He added that his slate is more concerned with “real issues” such as increased safety measures for cops, effective representation for rank-and-file cops in Albany, resolution to a five-year contract delay and better benefits for cops injured on the job.
Lynch, who was first elected in 1999, said his competition offers “neither fresh nor do they offer new ideas.”
Additional reporting by Danika Fears and Kirstan Conley



