That is something that does not serve anyone in that situation. He is someone, his family is still grieving and it doesn't leave our city safer. And what we've seen is that Across the country there have been these very approaches that have been successful. Whether we're talking about in Eugene or Olympia or Denver. This approach that we're speaking about is evidence backed. And that's what New Yorkers deserve. They deserve outcomes. (03:38–03:43)
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