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NYC to Begin Testing Weapons Scanners in Subways

Mayor Adams announces new security measures as subway crime rates show significant decline in 2024.

The NYPD plans to test futuristic scanners equipped with artificial intelligence technology to track guns on the subway.
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Overview

  • Weapons scanners to be installed at select subway stations in the coming days.
  • Mayor Adams highlights an 8% drop in subway crime compared to 2023.
  • New technology aims to detect firearms without causing delays for passengers.
  • Critics argue the scanners could lead to congestion and privacy issues.
  • Deployment follows extensive testing and a surge in early 2024 subway crime.