On this episode, Ed Mamet & Rory Capra fill in for Detective Kevin Schroeder. They welcome Curtis Sliwa, a mayoral candidate and frequent guest of the show. Sliwa criticizes incumbent Mayor Eric Adams's handling of the police department and crime in New York City. He discusses issues such as low police morale, early retirements, recruitment challenges, and the controversial lowering of police standards. Sliwa also addresses broader city concerns, including the failure of the district attorneys, the need for a recall system for public officials, and the unsolved problems surrounding public housing and the Department of Education's budget. He advocates for specific reforms, including the restoration of qualified immunity for police officers, greater transparency in city spending, especially concerning the management of healthcare benefits for retirees, and the importance of public safety protocols. Sliwa passionately argues for a return to traditional policing methods and expresses his commitment to supporting law enforcement if elected mayor.

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