QUESTION
Have we seen retail theft increase in the last 2 years or anything showing that we might be moving in the right direction on that issue?
0:57:31
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Council Member Oswald Feliz inquires about the trends in retail theft over the past two years, specifically asking if there has been an increase or any indicators of improvement in this area. The question extends to whether the numbers are still under analysis. Tian Weinberg, Chief of Staff at the Department of Small Business Services, responds by deferring to the NYPD for specific data but expresses optimism based on general public safety improvements indicating safer streets and corridors. The inquiry concludes with Council Member Feliz acknowledging the response
Oswald Feliz
0:57:31
Have we seen retail theft increase in the last 2 years or anything showing that we might be moving the right direction on that issue?
0:57:40
Or are the numbers still being analyzed?
Tian Weinberg
0:57:44
I would have to defer to the NYPD on this.
0:57:47
But overall, we are encouraged that public safety numbers are, you know, showing a safer streets and safer corridors.
Oswald Feliz
0:57:57
Okay.
