EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 3H 27M
Is New York City about to gamble with public safety?
from New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered Podcast · host Bleav + John D. Macari Jr. + Eric S. Dym
On this episode of New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered, John, Eric and Marlon break down NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Department of Community Safety (DCS) , a new agency that could fundamentally reshape how 911 calls are handled. Here’s what you need to know: Over 4.3 million 911 calls handled by the NYPD in 2024 More than 123,000 emotionally disturbed person (EDP) calls Now, City Hall wants to shift responsibilities away from the police But here’s the real question… Who shows up when things go bad? Can civilians handle unpredictable, dangerous situations? Or is this another political experiment at the expense of public safety? John and Eric break down the data, risks, and real-world consequences of removing trained police officers from critical response roles — and why this plan could leave New Yorkers more vulnerable than ever. This isn’t theory. This is reality. ️ In this episode: ️ What the Department of Community Safety actually is ️ What calls may be taken away from the NYPD ️ Why overlap between agencies could create chaos ️ The danger of delayed or misclassified 911 responses ️ How politics and optics may be driving policy SPONSOR MESSAGE: This episode is sponsored by The Key – NYPD’s premier promotional exam prep school. If you’re serious about making Sergeant, this is where preparation meets results. Sign up for The Key’s Sergeant Exam Prep Course today: Visit: https://www.thekeypromotionschoolshop.com/product-page/sergeant-key-season-ticket Use code FINEST UNFILTERED at checkout to receive 10% OFF “Preparation is The Key.” Join the conversation: Do you trust this new department to handle emergency calls? Drop your thoughts in the comments Like | Comment | Subscribe for real talk on NYC public safety #NYC #NYPD #ZohranMamdani #PublicSafety #911 #Crime #Police #FinestUnfiltered #NYPDSergeant #PoliceExam #TheKey #LawAndOrder #NYCPolitics ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5689366474915840 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On this episode of New York’s Finest: Retired & Unfiltered, John, Eric and Marlon break down NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Department of Community Safety (DCS) , a new agency that could fundamentally reshape how 911 calls are handled. Here’s what you need to know: Over 4.3 million 911 calls handled by the NYPD in 2024 More than 123,000 emotionally disturbed person (EDP) calls Now, City Hall wants to shift responsibilities away from the police But here’s the real question… Who shows up when things go bad? Can civilians handle unpredictable, dangerous situations? Or is this another political experiment at the expense of public safety? John and Eric break down the data, risks, and real-world consequences of removing trained police officers from critical response roles and why this plan could leave New Yorkers more vulnerable than ever. This isn’t theory. This is reality. ️ In this episode: ️ What the Department of Community Safety actually is ️ What calls may be taken away from the NYPD ️ Why overlap between agencies could create chaos ️ The danger of delayed or misclassified 911 responses ️ How politics and optics may be driving policy
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