Guardian Angels Resume NYC Subway Patrols After Rise in Violent Crime

Curtis Sliwa's volunteer group returns to address safety concerns following a deadly subway arson and increased transit violence.

The Guardian Angels, a volunteer anti-crime group founded in 1979, have resumed subway patrols in New York City for the first time since 2020.
The decision follows the recent arson killing of a homeless woman on an F train and a reported 40% rise in felony assaults in the subway system over the past month.
Curtis Sliwa, the group's founder, criticized Mayor Eric Adams' handling of public safety and called for more police presence in the subways.
The patrols, consisting of three-member teams working four-hour shifts, aim to deter crime, assist homeless individuals, and monitor high-risk stations and train lines.
City officials, including Mayor Adams' office, have downplayed the need for the Guardian Angels, citing increased police deployments and ongoing efforts to address transit safety.