Op-Ed | Riding on top of trains takes lives | amNewYork
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The NYPD has implemented a drone program in response to a tragic incident involving young people riding atop subway trains, using data from 911 and 311 calls to prevent harmful behavior.
Since launching the drone initiative, NYPD has conducted over 1,000 flights, significantly decreasing instances of illegal rooftop riding, and saving the lives of 114 individuals with an average age of just 14.
The rise of social media fame is dangerously influencing youth to take reckless actions, such as illegal subway train riding, highlighting a societal issue where algorithm-driven content can promote hazardous behaviors.
Community involvement is encouraged in the prevention efforts against this dangerous trend; the NYPD urges citizens to report any evidence of individuals attempting to ride atop trains, emphasizing collective responsibility in safeguarding young lives.
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