Governor Hochul's initiative to place two police officers on every overnight subway train aims to combat rising crime. Despite previous successes from a similar policy in the 1960s that cut nighttime felonies by 58%, concerns remain regarding whether this is a sustainable solution. Recent statistics show that a significant portion of subway homicides occurs during overnight hours, indicating a pressing need for effective safety measures. However, the initiative's long-term success depends on adequately staffing the program, which differs from the historical context of increased transit police forces back in the 1960s.
"In 1965, violent crime was becoming a problem for the first time ever on the previously safe subway system...The ensuing crime decline - a 58% drop in nighttime felonies - was 'stunning.'"
"Indeed, of 43 subway homicides since March of 2020 - including one of two arson deaths - 21 occurred in the eight hours between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m."
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