Q&A
Crime reduction during Giuliani's administration
2:38:03
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Council Member Hudson and Randy Mastro discuss the crime reduction that occurred during Giuliani's administration. Hudson challenges the narrative that this reduction was solely due to Giuliani's policies.
- Hudson points out that crime reduction started in the Dinkins administration
- Mastro acknowledges some crime reduction in Dinkins' last year but emphasizes the significant drop during Giuliani's tenure
- He credits both administrations for their efforts in reducing crime
Randy Mastro
2:38:03
I said that I was proud of my record in the Giuliani administration.
2:38:07
I was not responsible for overseeing the police department.
2:38:10
It reported directly to the mayor, but One has to look at the entire record.
2:38:15
There also are historic reductions in crime during that period of time.
2:38:18
I don't condone.
Crystal Hudson
2:38:20
Those historic reductions of crime going down started in the Jenkins administration.
2:38:24
I will note for the record.
2:38:26
Oh, go ahead.
Randy Mastro
2:38:28
You are correct that in the last year, the Jenkins administration, which averaged over 2000 murders a year, there was some crime reduction, and there was safe streets, safe cities where Peter Malone working with with mayor Jenkins got, you know, more cops approved for the NYPD.
2:38:48
And, you know, I I give credit to both of them for that.
2:38:52
The over 50% reduction in wage crime and the 70% reduction
Crystal Hudson
2:38:57
My question wasn't about the reduction in crime, Mister Mashrooms.
2:39:00
Please.
2:39:01
Please.
2:39:01
Should I repeat it?
Randy Mastro
2:39:02
No.