Subway crime has “never been worse,” warns Curtis Sliwa, a former candidate for New York City mayor and founder of the Guardian Angels. Sliwa, who has been patrolling the city’s subways for decades, claims that the current state of crime in the city’s underground transportation system is unprecedented.
According to Sliwa, the surge in crime is not limited to any one area of the city, but is instead a widespread problem that affects all five boroughs. He notes that the rise in violent crime, including robberies, assaults, and murders, has made the subways a dangerous place for everyone.
Sliwa attributes the increase in crime to a variety of factors, including a lack of police presence, a breakdown in community policing, and a sense of impunity among criminals. He also points to the recent decline in arrests and the lack of effective prosecution of those who are arrested as contributing to the problem.
The Guardian Angels, a volunteer patrol group, has been working to fill the gap left by the police and provide a sense of safety and security to subway riders. Sliwa believes that the group’s efforts, along with those of other community organizations, are crucial in helping to combat the crime problem and make the subways a safer place.
However, Sliwa is quick to note that the solution to the problem lies not just with the Guardian Angels, but with the city’s leaders and law enforcement agencies. He believes that a comprehensive approach, including increased police presence, community policing, and effective prosecution, is necessary to address the root causes of the crime problem and make the subways a safer place for everyone.
