from what i can ascertain the nyc powers that be are serious about this clown show approach;

New York City Dems Announce 4 Point Plan To Crackdown On Crime

At this point I wonder if they are trolling people.

-First time offenders to receive therapy, no prosecution

-High tech kiosks in stores to connect thieves with a social worker

-De-escalation training for store workers to calm down thieves

>”So when people come in that were just about to steal, they won’t because they realize that stealing is a source of a different problem for them. So they’re going to use the kiosk to access social services,” claimed Mayor Adams......more........