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Despite his earlier advocacy for police cuts, Mdani has attempted to soften his stance amid rising crime rates and public safety concerns. Recent efforts involve reaching out to police officers and emphasizing a more moderate approach. However, his past calls for the elimination of misdemeanors like petty theft, drug possession, and DUI, explicitly stating he would end enforcement of these crimes, paint a picture of a candidate willing to diminish law enforcement tools to control crime.