On bail fail: Heed the people, pols

That’s what you call an awakening.

The public flip-flop on the New York law that eliminated bail requirements for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies reflects a remarkable and rapid about-face. The findings in a Siena College poll should be a wake-up call to Albany.

Last April, when Democrats and far-left advocates were loudly touting the supposed reform without much opposition, the public favored the idea by 55 to 38 percent.

Now, less than a month after the changes officially took effect, support has fallen to 37 percent while opposition has risen to 49 percent.

The change is happening all over the state and among different groups and parties. The biggest movement involves independents, who went from 60 percent support in April to just 29 percent now, according to Siena.

The reason: Numerous examples across the state showed that repeat criminals were being let go, only to commit more crimes. There was plenty of smart journalism involved, and The Post led the charge by documenting city outrages.

A prime example was the case of a serial bank robber who reportedly said he couldn’t believe he was set free, then allegedly struck again. Thankfully, federal prosecutors got involved and the suspect in now in federal lockup.

As Brooklyn federal prosecutor Richard Donoghue said, “No sound, rational and fair criminaljustice system” would force judges to release defendants who are determined to commit more crimes.

He — and the public — are talking to you, Albany. Are you listening?