Some straphangers could pass through weapons detectors on their travels as soon as Friday. Many commuters said Wednesday the detectors are a good idea, although crime within the subway system has dropped when compared with the same time period last year. Earlier this month, the NYPD reported a 14-year low, when not accounting for the pandemic era, in month-to-month subway crime reduction. The detectors are calibrated to detect guns, but could be modified to spot other weapons. As of July 17, 38 guns have been confiscated, according to NYPD Chief of Transit Michael Kemper. Click here to read more on ny1.com.
