Opinion: Mamdani’s proposed Department of Community Safety would be a win for New Yorkers

Opinion: Mamdani's Proposed Department of Community Safety

Mamdani's proposal for a Department of Community Safety is well-grounded in existing best practices and has wide support among the public and City Council.

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign features a proposal for a Department of Community Safety, addressing public safety issues with civilian and community-led responses.

One of the recurring attacks from his opponents is that Mamdani's proposals are too radical, out of step with best practice and impractical to fund and implement.

Author's summary: Mamdani's proposal is a well-supported plan for community safety.

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