Amid debates over the state of crime in New York City, with some sources claiming a decrease, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has launched an initiative titled #ChiefsOnTheTrain. This program involves top NYPD officials, including the Chief of Patrol John Chell and other NYPD Executives, riding the subway to engage directly with commuters, addressing their safety concerns and inspecting the performance of transit police officers. The initiative aims to enhance the feeling of safety among subway riders and ensure effective policing on public transit. This move comes in response to a mix of reports and public perceptions regarding crime rates in the city, as well as recent security measures like the deployment of National Guard soldiers to inspect bags and police patrols on trains, which some analysts have criticized as mere 'theater.' Despite claims that crime is supposedly down, the city has ramped up extra security resources.
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
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
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
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
‘It’s Just Disorder!’ — ‘Expert’ Says Crime is Down and Blames Public ‘Perception.’ Read more: https://t.co/nyvVT3rNQA University of Chicago criminologist John Roman argues Americans are misleading themselves into th...
The combo of New York's congestion charge, which will hit my family soon, with an increasingly lawless transit system where riders have to dodge bullets in packed trains: It's the most glaring example of what I’ve started calling SADO-PROGRESSIVISM. https://t.co/x7Ajiw7bHz
Crime is down!! https://t.co/bZRxjSwFHV