NYPD sends 200 more officers to subways; mayor says there is more fear although subway crime fell last year
Both Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch acknowledged Monday that the perception of higher subway crime, despite statistics showing an overall decrease last year, is resulting in more public fear of riding subways and requires shifting more officers to the transit system.
Tisch: More than 200 NYPD officers to be deployed throughout subway system
The announcement followed the release of the 2024 crime report that detailed a 5.4% drop in subway crime in 2024, compared to 2023.
More cops deployed to NYC’s 50 highest-crime subway stations
More police officers are being deployed to the top 50 subway stations in New York City where the most crimes occur, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday. Tisch said the NYPD is deploying more police officers onto subway platforms in the 50 highest-crime stations in New York City.
Crime down from last year, but city increasing cops on NYC's subways, streets
The MTA hopes congestion pricing will push more people to use mass transit, but riders have reservations after a spate of violence underground.
NYC increasing police presence on subways: 'People don't feel safe'
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said she has ordered more officers to patrol the subway trains and platforms following the "terrifying acts of random violence."
NYPD officers deployed to patrol subway system amid crime concerns
The MTA hopes congestion pricing will push more people to use mass transit, but riders have reservations after a spate of violence underground.
NYC to add 200 more NYPD officers to subway
While crime in NYC dropped by three percent in 2024, city officials are adding 200 NYPD officers to the subway after a string of high-profile incidents.
NYPD to deploy 200 more officers to patrol subway, as transit crime drops 5.4% and grisly attacks alarm riders
The city will surge another 200 NYPD officers into the subway system, even as transit crime dropped over the past year, officials said Monday.
NYC to put more police on subway cars and platforms, despite 3% drop in overall crime
While overall crime in the city edged down 3% in 2024, city and police officials said Monday that they plan to put 200 more police officers on trains and platforms in order to make New Yorkers feel safer,
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