Op-Ed | New York needs leaders who stand with detectives, not against public safety | amNewYork

"When I speak about the work of NYPD Detectives, I remind people that we're all on the same team. It's not about the name on the back of the jersey DEA, PBA, SBA, LBA or any other acronym. It's about the name on the front: New York. Every union, every cop, and every New Yorker who genuinely cares about safe streets is part of the team. Because public safety is the foundation of everything else in this city."

"That's why an apology from Zohran Mamdani for his 2020 remarks about the NYPD means nothing. There isn't a detective or any rank in the NYPD that believes for a second that he's sincere. Remember, when he was on social media sitting behind a keyboard and offending those of us in blue, New York's Finest were risking their lives every day chasing down violent criminals and protecting the streets of our city."

"Let's be clear: Mamdani wants to defund the police, legalize prostitution, and expand laws that already turn courtrooms into revolving doors for violent offenders. If he gets anywhere near City Hall, the consequences for public safety in New York City will be devastating. And the danger doesn't stop at the five boroughs."

"Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman proudly touts his county as one of the safest in the nation. But if Mamdani has his way in City Hall, that safety will be gone. Criminals don't respect borders. When prostitution is legalized, when disorder is ignored, when violent offenders are cut loose, the spillover hits every neighboring community."

NYPD Detectives emphasize unity across law enforcement agencies and prioritize New York's safety above union labels. Public safety is presented as the foundation of city functioning. An apology from Zohran Mamdani for 2020 remarks about the NYPD is portrayed as insincere by police ranks. Mamdani is accused of wanting to defund the police, legalize prostitution, and expand laws that create revolving-door court outcomes for violent offenders. If Mamdani attains City Hall, the consequences for New York City's safety are predicted to be devastating, with disorder and criminals spilling into neighboring counties. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo's 2019 bail reform is described as a betrayal of law enforcement.

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