Zohran Mamdani: “For over 120 of you who are prior civilian members of…”

“There are more than 960 of you from all five boroughs and from more than 40 countries. For 45 of you who served in the military before joining the force, this is a continuation of service. And For over 120 of you who are prior civilian members of service, today represents a deepening of your commitment to the department. Six months ago, you entered the Police Academy. You answered a call that most could never imagine answering.” (01:27–01:36)

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