Hochul deploys National Guard for subway bag checks amid rising crime numbers [View all]
Source: CBS News
NEW YORK -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a new subway safety plan Wednesday, following several violent incidents underground in the past week and rising subway crime numbers so far this year.
"Anyone looking to do harm or spread fear on our subways, you will be caught, plain and simple. There will be consequences. This has to end. New Yorkers deserve no less," Hochul said. "To those who are feeling anxious whenever they walk through those turnstiles, we will stop at nothing to keep you safe, you and your family members, and restore your peace of mind."
The governor laid out a five-point approach that includes:
Adding 750 National Guard members and 250 MTA and State Police officers to help with random bag searches
Working to change the law to stop people who commit violent transit crimes from riding subways and buses
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