Q&A
Debate on the role of press in agency matters
1:11:24
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Council Member Hudson and Dr. Khalid engage in a discussion about the role of the press in agency matters, with focus on Dr. Khalid's seemingly conflicting statements about using press information.
- Council Member Hudson points out an apparent contradiction in Dr. Khalid's statements about relying on press information
- Dr. Khalid clarifies his position on when it's appropriate to go to the press with agency matters
- The discussion highlights the complexity of balancing internal communication and public transparency in city agencies
Crystal Hudson
1:11:24
So let let me just make sure I understand clearly because you started your explanation stating that you don't think matters of internal affairs or particular matters pertaining to agencies should be evaluated based on what the press is reporting.
1:11:50
But you said you're not familiar with the details of Arbor Rice's case or situation, and that all you know was from what you read in the press.
1:11:59
So can you just clarify for me which one is it?
Dr. Mohammad Khalid
1:12:04
I'm I'm the I'm not in the CCRB.
1:12:07
I left about 9, 10 years ago.
Crystal Hudson
1:12:08
Right.
1:12:09
But you're you're stating that you would You're referring to the situation with Arbor Rice as to what you've read in the press.
Dr. Mohammad Khalid
1:12:17
I think in the press.
Oudeshram “Raj” Rampershad
1:12:17
And
Crystal Hudson
1:12:17
then at the same time, you're saying that one should not turn to the press to learn more about a particular case pertaining to a city agency.
1:12:26
So I'm just unclear about, do you utilize the press to learn information, or or do you not?
Oudeshram “Raj” Rampershad
1:12:35
Are you
Crystal Hudson
1:12:35
recommending that people don't?
1:12:38
Rein reputable.
Gale A. Brewer
1:12:39
I I I searched it.
Dr. Mohammad Khalid
1:12:41
I'm sorry.
1:12:41
I I I think that the in case of Arwa Rice, I really do not know what internal matters were that what it came to a point where she had to go to the press to gain what she was looking for.
1:12:54
I really don't know.
Crystal Hudson
1:12:55
But but it is your claim that she embarrassed the CCRB and the NYPD even though you don't know the details of the No.
Dr. Mohammad Khalid
1:13:02
I don't.
1:13:03
And I'm I'm not using my word that I'm saying not her particularly.
1:13:08
But I'm just saying that it's not a good practice.
1:13:12
I would not go to the press unless all other things are exhausted.
1:13:16
So I'm not proposing that it's embarrassment to the CCRB or to the police department.
1:13:21
I think
Crystal Hudson
1:13:22
Okay.
1:13:22
That is what you just said.
1:13:24
So I'm glad you clarified that.
1:13:25
I'm just gonna move on to my next question.
