NYPD to deploy 200 more officers to patrol subway

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.
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.
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 releases subway crime numbers
In the wake of several recent high-profile violent incidents on the New York City subway, the NYPD has released the latest transit crime statistics. FOX 5's Morgan McKay has the story.
NYC subway crime is down, officials say
New York City officials say subway crime is down, despite several recent high-profile violent incidents. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the details.
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.

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