QUESTION
What are the trends in retail theft over the past two years?
0:57:29
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29 sec
The council member asks about trends in retail theft over the past two years or if the data is still being analyzed.
- The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) defers to the New York Police Department (NYPD) for specific retail theft data and trends
- SBS states they are encouraged by overall public safety numbers indicating safer streets and commercial corridors
- Retail theft is cited as a concern that comes up when speaking with business owners
- However, SBS notes each neighborhood's situation is different and requires a tailored approach
- SBS focuses on ensuring equitable access to law enforcement and strong relationships so businesses feel comfortable asking for assistance
Oswald Feliz
0:57:29
And also any trends that we've seen on that issue?
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.
