Jacob Frey: “It would be in violation of our separation ordinance at the…”

“It would be in violation of state law in that there are specifically enumerated powers that police have under state law, and this is now one of them. It would be in violation of our separation ordinance at the city. But if, even if that wasn't the case, I'm mayor, we have a chief of police, and we get to decide where to prioritize our limited law enforcement resources.” (00:59–01:04)

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