The head of the MTA tried to assure riders there really are more cops on the trains as transit crime continues to skyrocket.
received intense pushback from both the governor and the police union, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reported.
"I have their back. I support them. I support the law enforcement efforts. Everybody has their own tactics," Hochul said. Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch issued a statement, saying,"New York City police officers did not ask for NYPD-issued smartphones. We were ordered to carry and use them. We are now required to document every minute of our tour on these phones. ... If there's a problem with cops using the phone on duty, NYPD management should change the policies and go back to pen and paper.
"The trends are worrisome. Total major felonies in March increased by 52 percent compared to the same month in 2021, and for the year so far, January to March, they're up by almost 70 percent. Our riders know this," Lieber said.
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