Zohran Mamdani: “Jabez needs mental health treatment, not criminal…”

“… need a different and more effective mental health response system that will be safer for New Yorkers who struggle with mental health concerns for their families and for police officers. 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.” (38:18–38:24)

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