NY to spend $42 Million on NYC Housing Authority Security. Will this help curb crime, or would this funding be better used elsewhere?

2015-10-25T13:32:51-04:00

New York state will spend $42 million on security cameras and other equipment designed to reduce crime at New York City Housing Authority developments.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the funding commitment on Friday. It's part of $477 million included in the state budget for the Housing Authority. The security upgrades will include interior and exterior lighting, intercoms, external doors and gunfire detection sensors.
Cuomo says New York Police Department figures show shootings and robberies at city housing developments were up between Jan. 1 and Oct. 11 compared to the same period last year. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says the funding is critical to supporting the safety and well-being of the 400,000 people who live in city housing developments.

NY to Spend $42M on NYC Housing Security

New York state will spend $42 million on security cameras and other equipment designed to reduce crime at New York City Housing Authority developments.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2015 1:34 PM

2015-10-25T13:34:11-04:00

I don't know that it will curb, but doubt it will be a waste of funding. Housing is importent and those dollars will count for something.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 25 at 2015 2:17 PM

2015-10-25T14:17:53-04:00

Those structures are well known for their out of control crime, violence, and being a drug center. The innocent are just counting the minutes until they become victims. I applaud the efforts to bring some sanity into the equation. Enough is enough.