Of course, that deal that requires mental health specialists with police because the situation can be dangerous. But hire the 5,000 more cops because they're all quitting because they're getting worked too hard. You're going to have to raise the starting salary because nobody wants to be a cop today. The way they're treated. Put 1500 in the subways. Forget this zoron idea of not prosecuting misdemeanors. Prosecute misdemeanors. Those are quality of life crimes, and that's very important. (49:24–49:30)
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Asserts that the starting salary for police officers needs to be raised because the profession is currently unattractive.
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