However, he added: «The police perform a difficult and dangerous
task on behalf of the public and the continuing uncertainty about the future of many of the bodies involved in policing has the potential to be very damaging.»
«I want to thank these fine men and women, and all the people who will take up the
task of public service in our administration, for their hard work and sacrifice
on behalf of the people
of the state
of New York,» Governor - elect Andrew Cuomo said.