As part of the NYPD's month-long pilot of gun detectors, the initiative resulted in identifying 12 knives, 118 false positives, and zero firearms, raising questions about its effectiveness.
Yordani Rodriguez's experience of robbery on the subway has deeply affected his commuting habits, leading him to avoid the station where it occurred, and instead choose safer transfer points.
Mayor Eric Adams has emphasized subway safety since taking office, noting a significant decrease in subway crimes, attributing this reduction to the increased police presence.
The pilot program for weapon scanners, initiated by Mayor Adams in response to subway violence concerns, encountered operational challenges indicated by the high rate of false positives.
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