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 has proposed a Department of Community Safety to address pressing public safety issues with new, improved, and expanded civilian and community-led responses.
- Gun violence
- Subway safety
- Mental health crises
- Public homelessness
- Hate crimes
One of the recurring attacks from his opponents has been 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 solution for New Yorkers.