The increase in weapons confiscated in city public schools has risen dramatically, with 3,315 knives, stun guns and other arsenal seized from July 2021 and Feb. 20. Teamsters Local 237 President Greg Floyd believed some students were bringing weapons to school to protect themselves and pushed back against a proposal to cut 560 School Safety Agents.
Following the NYPD’s release of data showing that the number of weapons confiscated in schools jumped 80 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels, Mayor Adams said he was open to reconsidering a move that would permanently cut 560 School Safety Agent positions from the budget.
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