AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of subway surfing concerns
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Chief Joseph Gulotta of the NYPD Transit Bureau introduces himself and sets the context for the testimony on subway surfing. He emphasizes the importance of the issue and its impact on the city's youth.
- Highlights the NYPD's priority of ensuring safety and protecting life
- Mentions the tragedies that have already occurred due to subway surfing
- Emphasizes the focus on preventing future incidents
Joseph Gulotta
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Good afternoon, chair Salam, chair Brooks Powers, chair Joseph, and chair Stevens, and members of the council, and our public advocate, Jumaane Williams.
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I am chief of transit Joseph Cloud of the New York City Police Department.
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I am joined today by Josh LaVine, the director of the department's legislative affairs unit, as well as colleagues from the New York City Public Schools and Department of Youth and Community Development.
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On behalf of interim police commissioner Tom dot Thomas Donlin, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to discuss an important subject that particularly affects our city's youth.
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Our top priority in the NYPD is always to ensure safety and protect life, and I view our efforts in addressing subway surfing as just that.
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Our focus is preventing future tragedies.
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Already, too many people, too many children have lost their lives or sustained life altering injuries while subway surfing, and too many families and friends have to endure the heartache.
