When is the protection of New Yorkers going to happen?

At the wake of murdered NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller on Long Island, Gov. Hochul faced a chilly reception, which she rightfully deserved, but she remains reluctant to learn from the anger of the Diller family.

Hochul spent only 10 minutes at the funeral home, while President Donald Trump spent 40 minutes the previous day and was seen hugging someone who appeared to be the fallen officer’s wife before making a statement about getting tough on crime. As she walked back to her car, an uncle of Diller confronted her.

The next day, Hochul brushed off the encounter, stating, “I would do it again, and that’s my job. My job is to be there when people need me. If they need to talk to me, and they all needed to talk to me, my job is to listen.”

However, the governor’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of New Yorkers, a duty at which she is failing.

Diller’s uncle confronted Hochul during their encounter, expressing that she was not welcome at the wake because she had blood on her hands and should focus on changing bail laws.

When questioned by reporters the following day, Hochul defended her actions at the wake.

Her boldness is notable even in a state known for it. She made a minor adjustment to laws favoring criminals and has not taken any real steps to bring about significant changes to such laws.

Despite claims of progress, Hochul has not made concrete plans for further reforms, especially regarding bail laws that have enabled dangerous criminals to remain free.

Her reluctance to address the issue of dangerous criminals being released on bail reflects her failure to address the safety concerns of New Yorkers effectively.

By not considering a defendant’s “dangerousness” when setting bail, New York stands out as the only state where such a vital factor is ignored in the judicial process. Hochul’s refusal to consider this poses a significant risk to public safety.

Despite criticisms that existing laws are contributing to increased repeat offenses, Hochul has shown no intention of making the necessary changes to improve public safety.

At Det. Diller’s funeral, the family declined Hochul’s request to speak, underlining their dissatisfaction with her handling of the situation.

Stephanie Diller, the widow of the slain officer, bravely called for change at the funeral, highlighting the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their families due to the lack of adequate protection.

Governor Hochul must stop boasting about ineffective actions and listen to the heartfelt pleas of families like the Dillers for real change and protection for law enforcement officers.

Kelly Jane Torrance is The Post’s op-ed editor.