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Discussion on penalties and demographics for subway surfing
1:17:18
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Council Member Rivera inquires about typical penalties for subway surfing and the demographics of offenders. Demetrius Crichlow expresses personal concern about the issue, especially regarding young people.
- Rivera mentions a recent hearing on subway surfing and increased arrests due to enforcement
- Crichlow emphasizes the seriousness of the problem, particularly concerning young offenders
- The discussion highlights the focus on addressing subway surfing among youth
Carlina Rivera
1:17:18
Okay.
1:17:19
We actually had a hearing on subway surfing, and I know you said arrests are up because of enforcement.
1:17:27
What's the typical penalty for someone who stopped for subway surfing and can you give us an idea of the demographic only because I know the young people are, you know, we've seen the the articles in the news.
Demetrius Crichlow
1:17:42
So you know, first off I I have a 13 year old and so this is like near and dear to me.
1:17:50
I can't imagine my child, we're not talking about adults, my child being on the top of a train, it scares me to death, I would ring their neck.
1:18:00
No question.
1:18:02
It's a serious problem.
1:18:04
Something that we take very very seriously.
1:18:06
I will turn it over to Shanifa to talk about some of the efforts that we've done to be able to to close the loop.
Carlina Rivera
1:18:11
And only only because I'm out of time and I was gonna ask you about fare evasion on the bus and how do you stop that without any gate guards Yep.