NEW YORK, NY -- (08/09/2001; 1200)(EIS) -- The Manhattan Libertarian Party has learned that several dozen New York City police officers, including members of the elite ceremonial unit, supervisors and at least one lieutenant, recently worked as extras on the set of the television show NYPD Blue while on duty. The Libertarians condemn the practice, which apparently had the approval of high-ranking police brass, as a flagrantly inappropriate use of taxpayers' money, says Jim Lesczynski, media relations director for the Manhattan Libertarians.