MSNBC MSNBC Live With Craig Melvin April 3, 2020 15:40:00
Where they need backup, and then we'll do everything we can to provide backup. >> but is there a point that you would require a stake takeover of the nypd? >> no. you couldn't do a state takeover of the nypd. i would be of assistance to helping the nypd -- we have to perform a policing function, right? that's state constitution. provide public safety. the nypd, if they have a serious staff shortage, then i would work with them to figure out how we remedy that. but the nypd is something like 30,000 employees. there is no replacing 30,000 employees. >> -- number of covid patients in the new york...