Zohran Mamdani: “I proposed creating a Department of Community Safety.”

“Jabez needs mental health treatment, not criminal prosecution by a district attorney. And that is why I proposed creating a Department of Community Safety. to build a mental health system rooted in prevention, in sustained care, in real crisis response, so officers no longer have to handle these situations alone.” (38:24–38:28)

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