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Eric Adams: “We're bringing on 4,000 new officers.”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Leadership Discuss Crime Reduction and Public Safety in New York City

Published | Video Starts at 41:37

And then when you assault a TA employee who's just doing their job, it sends the wrong message. And so we feel that as many police officers as possible, we want in the system. That's why We're bringing on 4,000 new officers. We're increasing the numbers. We want to make this occupation attractive again. We made some changes, and we're seeing a boost in those who are enrolling. So, yes, we want more. (41:37–41:40)

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