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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Crime rates and public safety challenges in Staten Island
4:38:16
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DA McMahon reports a significant decrease in reported crime on Staten Island, including reductions in six of the seven major index crime categories. However, he emphasizes that there are still considerable public safety challenges to address.
- Staten Island saw a nearly double-digit decrease in reported crime last year
- The borough remains the safest community of 500,000 residents in the country
- Ongoing challenges include retail theft, school and transportation safety, and recidivism
Michael McMahon
4:38:16
While there remains much work to be done to fully restore public safety, everyone here today should be encouraged by the nearly double digit decrease in reported crime on Staten Island last year, including in six of the seven major index crime categories.
4:38:30
And while Staten Island proudly remains the safest community of 500,000 residents in the country, now is not the time for a victory lap.
4:38:39
Staten Island continues to face significant public safety challenges, frustrating law enforcement professionals and causing crime victims and hardworking Staten Islanders pain and suffering.
4:38:51
We know that retail theft, school and transportation safety, and rampant recidivism remain massive public safety issues for Staten Islanders and families across New York City.
4:39:02
And we are committed to doing everything in our power to turn the tide and help restore both public safety, confidence in that public safety, and peace of mind to our residents.
4:39:14
However, in order to do that, we need the administration and this council's help.