Jay Z Releases Statement About New York Governor's Police Relations Plan

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On Wednesday at his annual State of the State address, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined a plan to improve police and community relations. Today, as Billboard reports, Capitol Confidential have shared a statement from one of the plan's supporters: Jay Z.

He writes:

The criminal justice reform package proposed by Governor Cuomo today is a huge step forward in restoring fairness, protection, sensitivity and accountability for all under our justice system. I commend Governor Cuomo for his bold leadership in taking this issue head on at this critical time. This package presents comprehensive steps to protect and improve relations amongst all citizens. We cannot be divided, as every single human being matters. Together, we can move forward as a community, with mutual respect for each other and continue to make this great state stronger than ever before.

Cuomo's plan includes the formation of a statewide commission on police-community relations, funding to ensure more protection for police officers, and independent monitors to review fatality-related incidents, the Associated Press reports.

Here's the full state of the state address:

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