He made the remarks as he joined local lawmakers in demanding that Albany renew and expand the state laws that allow city officials to run cameras which police traffic lights and speed limits in select areas.
“As you know, we have been dealing with a real crisis of gun violence — 29 people shot in a short period of time last week,” Adams continued. “But we’re going to get our traffic enforcement personnel involved and send a real message out to all of our police commanders that public safety includes vehicle crashes.”
with a surge in traffic-related deaths across the city. NYPD data shows that 46 pedestrians, cyclists and motorists died during the first two months of 2022.Mayor Eric Adams blamed the surge in shootings for the drop in traffic enforcement in 2022.One police official blamed the massive drop-off on the dangers associated with traffic stops and on new City Council requirements that police officers collect demographic information on drivers pulled over.
The legislation backed by Adams and sponsored by state Sen. Andrew Gounardes would renew the city’s authority to operate traffic law enforcement cameras, which is set to expire this summer.Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Blame your predecessor. He did away with how many police jobs? Yeaaaaa exactly!
Just another excuse from woke democrats as to why they cant arrest dangerous criminals
Guns and cars! Interesting theory. Excuses excuses. Crimes are committed by criminals and as long as this administration will push soft on crime policies crime will be raising. Stupidity of this and former mayor are the only reason that New York is turning to Wild West.
The problem with crime in New York City is... you guessed it, Mayor Eric Adams and democratic rule.
There he goes pointing the finger because he can’t get the job done. What are you in 1st grade sir NYCMayor maybe if you were not on this wanna be celebrity tour you can actually try to do the job as Mayor. Can’t make this shit up people. 🎯
The 'Photo-op' Mayor
Huge opportunity for Eric Adams to change the course of the city, if he has the courage to do what is right.
Definitely has nothing to do with his discriminatory mandates. He’s literally taking food out of people’s mouths. He better do something quick, warm weather is on the way.