Scripps News examined safety numbers, low pandemic ridership, and the connection to the ongoing debate surrounding violence and homelessness.
A national outcry, ignited by the death of Jordan Neely, who was put in a deadly chokehold on a New York City subway in early May. The suspect is facing manslaughter charges.
Through his attorneys, defendant Daniel Penny released a statement that said:"We hope that out of this awful tragedy will come a new commitment by our elected officials to address the mental health crisis on our streets and subways." Even though nationwide FBI data shows violent crime rates are generally 40 to 60% lower than the spike in the early 1990s, there's been a noted uptick in recent years on transit.
The number of police on public transit has been steadily rising in major cities since before COVID, in response to previous spikes in crime. Other experts point to low ridership as a contributing factor. Empty stations and trains make criminals feel emboldened.
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