New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a plan to deploy uniformed police officers to subways overnight, aiming to address rising crime rates. Mayor Eric Adams outlined that 300 officers will patrol trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for six months, with an initial deployment of 100 officers covering specific subway lines. Officers will be assigned two per train, and they will announce their presence to passengers at each stop. This initiative follows media reports of violent incidents and marks a continued effort to bolster safety in the subway system.
Mayor Adams emphasized, "Whatever we have to do to make sure people are safe, we're going to implement," highlighting the city's commitment to subway safety.
Transit Chief Gulotta noted that officers will "not disrupt service in most cases," with an emphasis on maintaining operations while ensuring safety.
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