New York City began increasing its police patrols on its subway overnight in an effort to combat crime on the transit system. Spikes in crime on the subway have put the system in the national spotlight as offenses ranging from petty theft to stabbings and murders have been publicized in the past year.

NYC police officers will be stationed on the subway during overnight hours​ starting as early as Monday, the governor says.

The NYPD is set to deploy dozens of additional officers throughout the MTA overnight starting Monday night as part of the governor’s latest plan to address safety. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the phased approach subway safety last week during her State of the State address.