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Story summary
- The shooting of Jabez Chakraborty in New York City highlights systemic failures in public safety and mental health crisis response.
- Mayor Mamdani's evolving approach prioritizes mental health over punishment and proposes a Department of Community Safety to address crises without police intervention.
- Experts say the policing system, not individual officers, is ill-suited to handle mental health emergencies and underinvestment risks more tragedies.
