NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Monday night marked the start of solo patrols for some NYPD officers at certain subway stations as part of a plan to expand law enforcement presence on public transit, Mayor Adams announced Tuesday.
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“For many years we had a version of what was called single patrol. I did it as a police officer,” Adams said. “I wouldn’t have anyone do a job that I wouldn’t do.”
The announcement came during a press conference where the NYPD demolished 100 dirt bikes seized during a crack down on illegal motorbikes.
As part of the new plan, the lone officers would only be at smaller train stations, as opposed to massive transit hubs, and never during overnight hours.
“We are looking at how to better utilize our resources,” Adams said. “We’re looking at the stations and if we find one where a single patrol is doable and we’ll do that.”
The changes come amid backlash from the city’s largest police union who argue against the plan because of fears that the solo patrols will hinder a cop’s ability to protect both themselves and the public. Police Benevolent Association President Pat Lynch added that the new patrols may “accelerate the exodus” of officers putting in for retirement.
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