NYPD sends 200 more officers to subways; mayor, commissioner say subway crime fell last year
Both Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch acknowledged Monday that the perception of higher subway crime, despite statistics showing an overall decrease last year, is resulting in more public fear of riding subways and requires shifting more officers to the transit system.
Tisch: More than 200 NYPD officers to be deployed throughout subway system
The announcement followed the release of the 2024 crime report that detailed a 5.4% drop in subway crime in 2024, compared to 2023.
Crime down from last year, but Police Commissioner Tisch increases cops on NYC's subways, streets
At the start of congestion pricing, crime on the New York City subways is down 5.4% from a year ago, though "people don't feel safe on the subway," Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch conceded Monday, a sentiment echoed by Mayor Eric Adams"Perception always overrides reality,
NYC increasing police presence on subways: 'People don't feel safe'
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the "terrifying acts of random violence."
NYPD officers deployed to patrol subway system amid crime concerns
The MTA hopes congestion pricing will push more people to use mass transit, but riders have reservations after a spate of violence underground.
NYC to put more police on subway cars and platforms, despite 3% drop in overall crime
While overall crime in the city edged down 3% in 2024, city and police officials said Monday that they plan to put 200 more police officers on trains and platforms in order to make New Yorkers feel safer,
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