Retired NYPD detective and former Joint Terrorism Task Force agent Tom Smith issued a strong warning Tuesday on Newsmax, stating that public safety in New York City could be severely compromised if Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani is elected. Speaking a day after a deadly shooting spree in midtown Manhattan, Smith emphasized that increasing police presence is essential. “We cannot have lawlessness in this city, and if Mamdani gets in, that’s exactly what you’re going to have,” Smith said during his appearance on “Wake Up America.” He stressed the need for firm leadership that prioritizes safety and empowers the NYPD, adding, “We have to have law and order and the leadership that puts that law and order in the forefront, leading the NYPD and making sure the city is safe and the citizens are safe, and this one individual has none of that on his mind.”
Although Mamdani previously voiced support for the defund-the-police movement in 2020, he has since walked back that position. During the second Democratic mayoral debate earlier this year, he reversed course and stated that if elected, he would cooperate with law enforcement. “I will work with the police because I believe the police have a critical role to play in creating public safety,” he reportedly said. He also promoted a collaborative approach that includes mental health experts and social workers to deal with issues like homelessness and mental illness. “We need to ensure that police can focus on those crimes, and [that] we have mental health professionals and social workers to address and tackle, and resolve the mental health crisis and homelessness.”
On Monday, a tragic mass shooting occurred at an office tower in Manhattan. The gunman, identified as Shane Tamura, fatally shot four people before taking his own life. Smith reflected on the incident, emphasizing that a strong police presence could have made a difference. “More police is always the best,” he said. “New York City wants to feel safe with having police everywhere, on every corner, in every situation, but you know, unfortunately, they can’t be everywhere. But a situation like this would have been great if someone were around and noticed him getting out of his car, walking towards that building.”
Praising the NYPD’s ability to act swiftly and investigate effectively, Smith described the department as unparalleled. He also noted that, despite New York’s tough gun control measures, certain tragedies may still be difficult to avert. “When you have a person that’s hell bent on creating a situation like this, it’s hard to stop him, especially when he’s driving across the country to do this act,” Smith said. “You know, no gun law is going to prevent a maniac from doing exactly what he did. And it’s just sad and upsetting. And hopefully they get to more of the bottom of this.”
Looking ahead, Smith encouraged more people to consider joining the police force, describing it as a deeply fulfilling career. “You want to get the message out there that it’s the best job in the world,” he said. “I did it for 30 years, and I would do it again tomorrow. They have to realize that it’s the best department in the world, and what you get out of it is unmatched, the service to the city of New York, and protecting those who can’t protect themselves. That’s why we’re here, and you want officers who just are living that and loving the job. Hopefully, that recruiting is taking place to get the best we can on our job.”
{Matzav.com}
He will improve what DeBlazzzzzzzzzzzzzio started and Braggadocious continue. This is all Andrea Stewart-Cousins fault, and she should be shoved out with the rest of them.