The United Bodegas of America (UBA) is urging for panic buttons and NYPD monitoring in all bodegas following two fatal stabbings and shootings last week. UBA President Radhames Rodriguez emphasized the urgent need for safety measures like panic buttons to facilitate quicker police response. Previous advocacy for such measures faced hurdles, including bills that did not progress. Despite differing personal views on security, workers like Abubakr Saleh are reevaluating their safety measures in light of recent violence, highlighting the urgent call for change in bodega safety protocols.
"Our stores are not safe. We're under attack - again and again. The time for discussion is over. Every bodega must have a panic button..."
"It's really, really upsetting. As soon as I heard about the incidents, I thought about how I could protect my staff better..."
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