Brad Lander: “Yes, cut the overtime, cut the claims, make sure there's…”

“They want accountable policing, and they don't want wasteful overtime, and they don't want to spend billions of dollars on claims against the city. So it needs to be spent wisely. So no cuts to nypd, but. Well, again, Yes, cut the overtime, cut the claims, make sure there's real accountability, but not a cut to budget headcount. We want to get you guys on the record on something fun. Who are you ranking number two? Assemblymember Blake. Scott. Rubbing my shoulder. What are you doing over there?” (11:26–11:34)

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