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Mayor Adams Claps Back at Mamdani’s Remarks Saying Social Workers Should Respond to Domestic Violence Calls Instead of Police

Maria Cruz by Maria Cruz
July 13, 2025
in Adams Adminstration, Metro
Mayor Adams Claps Back at Mamdani’s Remarks Saying Social Workers Should Respond to Domestic Violence Calls Instead of Police
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New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is under fire after comments from a 2020 podcast resurfaced, in which he questioned the role of police in responding to domestic violence cases.

During the episode of the Immigrantly podcast, Mamdani advocated for sending social workers or specialized crisis responders, rather than armed police, to handle domestic violence and mental health emergencies. He argued that these cases are better addressed by professionals explicitly trained for such incidents.

The remarks align with Mamdani’s broader push to shift certain responsibilities away from law enforcement. His approach, however, has sparked backlash from city officials and law enforcement advocates who warn that it could compromise public safety.

Mayor Eric Adams, who previously served in the NYPD, swiftly addressed the controversy. In a post on X, he labeled Mamdani’s position as “dangerous,” emphasizing that communities require real protection over abstract ideas. He defended the role of police in high-risk domestic violence situations, citing his own firsthand experience.

The criticism comes amid growing concern over domestic violence in New York City. NYPD data from 2024 reported over 110,000 domestic violence cases, many involving serious and immediate threats.

Some point to recent tragedies to underscore the risks. In 2022, NYPD Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were killed while responding to a domestic call in Harlem. More recently, two officers were shot during a similar incident in Brooklyn.

Adams also highlighted his administration’s efforts to support survivors, including Project Home, which helps shelter residents transition to stable housing. In 2022, he signed legislation establishing a housing grant program and a centralized resource portal for victims of abuse.

Advocacy groups and police officials maintain that trained officers are essential in domestic violence calls, citing the unpredictable and often dangerous nature of these encounters.

Tags: Crisis RespondersDomestic ViolenceEric AdamsNYC PoliticsNYPDPublic SafetyZohran Mamdani

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