In response to a surge in violent incidents on public transit, including deadly shootings on buses, stabbings outside subway stations, and attacks on passengers, cities along the East Coast have increased security measures. These measures include police officers patrolling subway trains and National Guard soldiers inspecting bags to combat record crime levels. Critics, however, have labeled these efforts as mere 'theater', doubting their effectiveness in combating crime. Despite these concerns, the NYPD has reported successes in arresting serious criminals through its focus on minor subway offenses and fare evasion. Additionally, the NYPD has launched the #ChiefsOnTheTrain initiative, led by Chief John Chell, where top NYPD leaders ride the subway to engage with commuters and address their safety concerns. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reassure the public, as national crime rates are reported to be down, contradicting the perception of rising crime in cities, a point highlighted by University of Chicago criminologist John Roman.
Congratulations to the new class of NYPD Traffic Enforcement Agents who graduated today at One Police Plaza. They are now ready to take on the task of keeping the busy streets of NYC moving! https://t.co/4MT1dTNVaf
‘Everything old is new again.’ In 1990, as the newly appointed Chief of the then-separate New York City Transit Authority Police Department, as part of our ‘Taking Back the Subways’ initiative, I required my command staff, all of whom had take home department vehicles, to start… https://t.co/jhF3Ak62C6
Do you feel safer when you see NYPD officers on the train? #MTA #NYPD #NYC #CRIME
Pres. Biden boasted that violent crime in the U.S. had plummeted to one of the lowest levels in 50 years — but for some Americans, the perception of crime is clashing with the statistics. https://t.co/OVsBC0uUwN
Today, 48 NEW @PhillyPolice Officers joined our ranks! Today, Police Academy Class #401 held their graduation ceremony, and are now ready to proudly serve our city with honor and integrity. Congrats officers - and stay safe! https://t.co/w60EfJbtQN
ICYM: How did NYC get to its lowest police staffing level in +30 years, with rising 911 response times and burnt out cops leaving for greener pastures? @jennbisramtv gets the answers — and finds out how Albany can help #KeepOurCops https://t.co/tTyUA3ky1A
Watch the graduation of our newest Traffic Enforcement Agents, live now on YouTube: https://t.co/p0Wpn62Bj4 https://t.co/io9bl42lCF
Nearly two dozen NYPD brass rode the rails Thursday to find how they can make riders feel safer. Only @MKramerTV got to ride with the police commissioner. https://t.co/6QXWYTSzDR
Tonight, I joined our #ChiefsOnTheTrain and checked in with straphangers during the evening rush hour. I was grateful to hear their feedback about improving safety in the transit system. Our NYPD officers are deployed on trains and platforms around the clock. Together, we will… https://t.co/5WWbPbIlNr
NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell: More police coming soon to the subways https://t.co/t2IDXeaCWV
NYPD brass took to the subways to get first-hand feedback from riders and to inspect transit cops. Every chief in the department was ordered to ride the rails in uniform. “It’s a little element of surprise to make sure the cops are doing their jobs.” https://t.co/8mV2hi5T7P
Our Commanding Officer, Chief Barreto, took his turn in the transit system this evening, meeting with commuters to hear what they had to say about safety in the subway. A lot of positive conversations were had, all part of the day in keeping NYC well protected. #ChiefsontheTrain https://t.co/oRexFv7NEf
NYPD Executives were on a subway outreach initiative called #ChiefsOnTheTrain to actively engage with straphangers, listen to their concerns, and ensure that they get to their destinations safely. We hear you, and we're here for you! https://t.co/KXRFAyvGnd
All NYPD Chiefs ride subway lines to hear concerns from New Yorkers https://t.co/WBnp9rvg4e https://t.co/2uRaj0cA8G
Watch as @MarcSantia4NY joins @NYPDChiefPatrol & @NYPDDaughtry, as they, and other NYPD Executives conduct a #chiefsonthetrain subway initiative to interact with everyday NYers & address their concerns. https://t.co/ElwjwHmJvu
Today, Chief Chell joined @NYPDDaughtry on a subway ride from the Rockaways to Manhattan to connect with New Yorkers who commute daily. It was great to hear from members of the public and get their perspective on what makes them feel safe in transit. #ChiefsonTheTrain https://t.co/h8jV1BUEqr
D.C.’s Metro system has armed police riding the rails to deter vagrants and other riders from getting violent during trips. https://t.co/63TM40m7jY
A spate of deadly shootings on buses, stabbings outside subway stations and erratic vagrants shoving people onto busy train tracks pushed elected leaders along the East Coast to flood their public transit systems with extra security resources. https://t.co/63TM40m7jY
Crime is supposedly down yet they have the national guard deployed to their subways 🤣 https://t.co/rQ3K4RwfDy
Crime is DOWN in New York City in 2024 — but New York's Finest aren't resting on their laurels. You may see top NYPD leaders out on the subway today as part of #ChiefsontheTrain. Let's all do our part to make the safest big city in America even safer! https://t.co/n1hLrQiOz2
Police officers patrolling subway trains and National Guard soldiers inspecting bags have been added to combat crime, but some analysts call the moves transit system “theater.” #TWTFrontPage https://t.co/63TM40m7jY
All NYPD Chiefs set to ride subway lines to hear concerns from New Yorkers https://t.co/dXKh02TScY https://t.co/LCGR1u1JwP
Transit cops speak after arresting subway straphangers with deadly weapons and stolen property Excerpt: 'Earlier that afternoon, in Lower Manhattan, plain-clothed cops for Transit District 2 at the West 4th Street station in Greenwich Village said they eyed a man allegedly… https://t.co/NM0AN7er00
University of Chicago criminologist John Roman argues Americans are misleading themselves into thinking crime — especially in cities — is... Read more: https://t.co/HXWu4jvafk ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️
Government ran media tells us crime is down, but leftist cities like NYC have deployed the National guard to their subway system due to record crime. 🤡🤡🤡
Crime is Down nationally NOT up. Let's dig into why so many people believe things have gotten so bad. https://t.co/tHx5q74TJk via @EarlyChirp
Efforts by @NYPDTransit officers, tackling fare evasion and minor subway offenses, have led to the arrest of serious criminals: from a watch robbery suspect to a firearm arrest due to smoking and drug dealing with a dagger. @Dean_Moses reports more⬇️ https://t.co/fWDBVOG1tb
Cops patrolling trains and National Guard soldiers inspecting bags are part of what analysts call a wave of crime-fighting "theater" on transit systems that critics predict will do little to stop criminals from preying on passengers. https://t.co/2sW08m3PHT