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Kelly reflects that the NYPD’s officers are some of the best in the nation, and it’s understandable why departments elsewhere are eager to recruit them. However, this potential exodus poses a profound challenge for New York City’s policing continuity.
He warns that the policies and rhetoric of Mayor Mandani — including accusations that the NYPD is racist and biased, and that it inadvertently contributes to crime — could further discourage seasoned officers from remaining. Kelly notes that Mandani previously supported efforts to defund the police but curtailed those views when faced with electoral realities. Such policy shifts threaten to diminish the experienced personnel that uphold the city’s safety.