New York City Transit Police facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New York City Transit Police Department |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1953 |
| Dissolved | 1995 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | New York, New York, USA |
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| Map of New York City Transit Police Department's jurisdiction | |
| Size | 1,214.4 km² |
| Population | 8,274,527 |
| Legal jurisdiction | New York City |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Police Officers | Approx. 4000 |
The New York City Transit Police Department was a special police force in New York City. It was created in 1953 to keep people safe on the New York City Subway and bus lines. This police department worked to prevent crime and help riders in the city's huge public transport system.
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What Was the Transit Police?
The New York City Transit Police was formed to patrol the subway and bus systems. Their main job was to make sure that millions of daily riders felt safe. They also helped to prevent crimes like theft and vandalism on trains and in stations.
Why Was It Created?
Before 1953, different groups handled safety on the transit system. But as the subway grew, there was a need for a dedicated police force. The Transit Police was created to focus only on the unique challenges of policing a busy underground and above-ground transit network.
How Did It End?
In 1995, the New York City Transit Police Department joined with the NYPD. This change was made by the mayor at the time, Rudy Giuliani. The Transit Police became a special part of the NYPD called the Transit Bureau. This meant that all police services in New York City were now under one big police department.
Transit Police in Movies
The New York City Transit Police became famous in several movies. These films showed the exciting and sometimes dangerous work of policing the subway system.
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
- Money Train
- Die Hard 3
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