In fact, ahead of the deployment of the National Guard and the surge in subway police, the number of major felonies, shootings, and overall crime in the transit system dropped, says Harris-Calvin, pointing to February data from the NYPD.
Having the military flood the subway isn't a solution aligned with the actual crime trends. Policy experts question the need for such a dramatic response.
Governor Hochul states the surge isn't based on crime data but on making subway riders 'feel' safe, emphasizing the emotional aspect of safety for individuals like parents traveling with small children.
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