Scott Stringer: “We need more cops that if we need a specific amount of cops…”

“I know where the bodies are buried. And if we're going to make change, we can't keep talking about it. We actually have to do it. Does that mean we need more cops? We need more cops that if we need a specific amount of cops, I'll provide them. I'll reach out and get that police force up and running. But you know, it's not just the cops. We all know we need mental health services. Adams has failed on this.” (05:03–05:09)

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