New York Governor Kathy Hochul has implemented a five-point safety plan to address the rise in subway crimes in New York City. One of the key measures includes deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to work alongside police in the subways, with commuters also facing bag checks as part of the increased security measures.
Other components of the safety plan include the installation of cameras to protect subway conductors and a program that would ban commuters who assault fellow passengers. Additionally, the plan involves adding 1,000 more personnel, including National Guard members and state troopers, to enhance security in the subway system.
