Michael Blake: “When you're thinking about the threshold, I think we've got…”

“I'm not tied. That there has to be a substantial increase beyond where it should be previously. That said, we have to be clear. Which is what was previously. When you're thinking about the threshold, I think we've got to get another 5,000 [NYPD officers], give or take itself. But I think when you think of where we're at right now, the challenge that so many officers believe. Why would I do this if a repeat offender is going to be back out on the street?” (02:43–02:48)

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