Commissioner O'Neill on Policing & Crime

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jan 17, 2019

New York City police commissioner James O'Neill talks about 2018 crime statistics, the roll-out of neighborhood policing and issues facing the department.

NOW: - @NYPDONeill on 2018 crime statistics and the roll-out of neighborhood policing.

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On quotas, @NYPDONeill is definitive: "No. We're not looking at quantity... it's a holistic approach to fighting crime."
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On Marijuana: "We know [legalization] is coming," says @NYPDONeill. "Looking forward, we're very concerned about driving under the influence, and underage smoking."
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