Jim Walden, a mayoral candidate for New York City, seeks to reduce the City Council's influence over NYPD operations. He proposes a referendum requiring public hearings and expert evaluations before police-related legislation is passed. Walden emphasizes that police operations should be overseen by experts rather than politicians, advocating for a thorough review of any proposed laws and a supermajority for override of mayoral vetoes. His candidacy echoes concerns regarding police bureaucracy and the impact of political actions on effective policing.
"Politicians should generally stay out of the business of policing. The New York City Charter does not give the Council the power to micromanage police operations," Walden stated.
"As mayor, I will call a voter referendum to limit the City Council's power to micromanage NYPD operations. Public safety should be managed by capable experts, not by political winds," Walden added.
"I am in favor of smart policing. I am in favor of clamping down on discriminatory practices by NYPD officers or other public servants. But I am against politicians-pandering to special interests-using limited examples of alleged police misconduct to increase bureaucracy on cops," Walden expressed.
"Over the years, the Council has passed bills over the mayor's objections dictating operations at the NYPD - most recently the How Many Stops Act, which requires officers to file reports on even minor interactions with members of the public."
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