"National Guard and State Police to Conduct Bag Checks in NYC Subways to Combat Crime Surge"
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deployment of 1,000 National Guard soldiers and State Police officers to patrol the city's subway system and conduct bag checks in response to a recent surge in violent crimes. This move follows Mayor Eric Adams' decision to add 1,000 officers to the subway system in February. The increased law enforcement presence aims to reassure commuters and visitors amid concerns about safety, despite conflicting crime statistics.
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- Bag checks are back as Mayor Adams, Gov. Hochul boost police patrols in wake of subway crime surge New York Post
- Mayor announces plan to check bags, add metal detectors at certain subway stations amid rise in crime News 12 Bronx
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