Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that the NYPD would resume random bag checks among some commuters in order to tamp down on violent crime in the city's subway.
As part of the response to a series of violent incidents on New York City's subways, Mayor Eric Adams announced plans Tuesday to resume random bag searches among commuters.Adams also said he wants more police officers on the city's trains and platforms."We know people feel unsafe," Adams said at a press conference Tuesday. "I'm on the subway system and I speak with riders.
Some welcome the measure as a step toward safer travel, while others have expressed concerns about potential racial profiling and the infringement of personal privacy. Adams made the announcement in the wake of several violent incidents on the New York City subway in the last few days.
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