New York City’s incoming socialist mayor has appointed a radical professor who calls police officers “violence workers” to his community safety committee, signaling a dangerous return to anti-cop policies that threaten public order.
Story Snapshot
- Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appoints anti-police professor to community safety role
- Appointee has publicly described police officers as “violence workers”
- Move signals return to failed progressive policies that undermine law enforcement
Socialist Mayor’s Anti-Police Agenda Takes Shape
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Monday his appointment of a university professor with a documented history of anti-police rhetoric to serve on his community safety committee. The professor has previously characterized law enforcement officers as “violence workers,” revealing the radical ideology now influencing NYC’s public safety decisions. This appointment represents a clear signal that Mamdani intends to pursue the same failed progressive policies that previously plagued the city under liberal leadership.
Dangerous Rhetoric Threatens Public Safety
The appointee’s characterization of police as “violence workers” demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of law enforcement’s role in protecting communities. This inflammatory language undermines the professional men and women who risk their lives daily to maintain order and protect citizens from criminals. Such rhetoric contributes to the demonization of police that has led to increased crime rates, officer resignations, and reduced public safety in cities across America.
Return to Failed Progressive Policies
Mamdani’s decision to elevate an anti-police academic to a community safety position echoes the disastrous policies implemented during previous progressive administrations. These approaches consistently prioritize criminal rights over victim protection and treat law enforcement as the problem rather than the solution. New Yorkers experienced firsthand how such policies led to rising crime rates, decreased police morale, and deteriorating quality of life in neighborhoods across the city during past liberal leadership.