Mayor Rides the Train as NYC Rolls Out Nighttime Subway Safety Initiative

By BoroPark24 Staff
New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended a roll call for NYPD officers deployed on subway trains overnight as part of a newly launched partnership with the state.
This effort aims to enhance subway safety by assigning two uniformed police officers to each train from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The phased rollout began two nights ago, with 300 uniformed officers set to cover nearly 150 overnight trains over the next six months.
Recently, Mayor Adams reflected on his own experience as a transit officer, emphasizing the progress made since past challenges in subway security. "We knew we had to get the system under control," Adams said, adding that the move is essential for protecting the system’s 4.6 million daily riders. "An average of six felonies a day is too much, and we're committed to turning this around."
Chief Joseph Gulotta, Chief of the Transit Bureau, described the deployment’s logistics. "Our goal is to ensure officers are highly visible on the trains and platforms. They'll step off at each station, switch cars, and make contact with the conductor to announce their presence to riders." This approach, Gulotta added, is designed to reassure the public and deter criminal activity.
The initiative's first night was deemed successful, and as the rollout continues, officials hope to achieve full deployment shortly. Mayor Adams praised the collaboration between the city and state, as well as the leadership within the NYPD. "Our bench is deep," he noted, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to manage the ambitious effort.
Photo: Benny Polatseck/Mayoral Photography Office