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On August 28, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced that 1,000 additional NYPD officers would be deployed to the Bronx for Labor Day weekend. This surge in police presence was a response to an increase in gun violence in the borough, with at least 15 people shot in the days leading up to the holiday. 

1,000 extra officers were assigned to the Bronx. This differs from the user's inquiry about 2,500 officers. The figure of 2,500 refers to the total number of foot patrol officers deployed citywide to address gang violence hotspots during the Labor Day weekend.

While NYC Mayor Eric Adams has stated that younger people are involved in gangs, this is not necessarily at odds with overall crime statistics showing a decline. 

The increase in youth involvement with gangs can be a cause of concern even if overall crime rates are decreasing due to other factors. 

Comment:

The stat of crime may be decreasing, but when it happens to you, you may not see

 it the same as the officials who have 24 hour a day protection.  Just a thought.