Zohran Mamdani aims to create a Department of Community Safety in New York City, focusing on public health to prevent violence. His plan includes an investment of $362.8 million in mental health services and advocates for social workers responding to non-violent incidents. Mamdani states police have a role, yet the approach prioritizes community-based solutions to improve safety. The Department of Community Safety is set to implement a whole-of-government strategy to enhance public safety, with an estimated cost of $1.1 billion for full realization.
Zohran Mamdani proposes establishing a Department of Community Safety focused on mental health solutions, allocating $362.8 million, emphasizing a public health approach to public safety.
The Department of Community Safety aims to replace police involvement in non-violent incidents with social workers, promoting community-based solutions to improve safety outcomes.
Mr. Mamdani's plan includes a whole-of-government approach and a total budget of $1.1 billion to enhance public safety and social welfare in New York.
Mamdani's vision highlights a critical role for police but seeks to shift responsibility to address the social issues contributing to violence in communities.
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