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Debate on deployment of resources for summer safety
2:15:18
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49 sec
Council Member Stevens and NYPD representatives discuss the deployment of resources for summer safety, with Stevens emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive approach beyond just increasing police presence.
- Stevens expresses concern about potential conflicts between youth and police
- She calls for a coordinated effort involving multiple resources, not just law enforcement
- The NYPD acknowledges the need for a balanced approach to prevention and enforcement
Althea V. Stevens
2:15:18
Yeah.
2:15:18
And that's why I'm asking because I want it to be clear because we cannot just deploy cops out there because my fear is that we're gonna have kids shooting kids and then cops shooting kids and then that's going to be a keger for disaster.
2:15:30
And so for me there needs to be a much more coordinated effort between all of these groups to ensure the safety of everyone Because I'm not saying that you know you guys shouldn't be there, but what I am saying is other resources need to be deployed and so I want to see a greater effort from everyone to ensure everyone's safety.
2:15:50
And so yes, I know that there was a lot of cops out there, but that doesn't prevent.
2:15:54
That's not prevention.
Jessica Tisch
2:15:55
I I understand.
2:15:56
We understand.
2:15:57
Agreed.
Althea V. Stevens
2:15:58
And so again, I just I need to be on the record.
2:16:00
That's it.
2:16:01
You know, I I gotta say it, and I need to say it in every space.
2:16:03
So again, I said the same thing to NYPD.