Below are some crime prevention and safety tips to help keep your subway ride safe and enjoyable
When you are on the subway platform, the safest place to wait is behind the yellow line, away from the platform edge.
Be mindful of your belongings at all times – particularly when using personal electronic devices.
Hold on to your pocketbook – keeping it in front of you, even if using the shoulder strap.
Keep your wallet out of sight and avoid keeping it in a rear pocket while standing aboard the train.
Do not place your wallet or purse inside of a shopping bag or other open container. Instead, secure it in a closed handbag or pocketbook, or an inside coat pocket.
Thefts from sleeping passengers make up one quarter of all major subway crime. Remain alert and avoid falling asleep on the subways to reduce the opportunity for criminals.