The mayor initially broached the idea of using metal detectors last week following the subway shooting in Sunset Park, where 10 people were shot and 13 people were injured. […] Donna Lieberman told Gothamist on Friday that advanced detectors would fail to address the underlying issues behind crime, such as access to social services, mental health and the economy.
absolutely insane choice after also doubling the number of police in the subway–this is hopefully a learning experience for major american cities in why you don’t elect cops to mayoral positions, because jesus