The Guardian Angels will start patrolling New York City subway cars once again in response to the the horrifying murder of a sleeping passenger, who was burned to death on the F train last week, the group announced.
Ever since the horrifying incident, “hundreds of citizens” have requested the Guardian Angels return to patrol the subway cars, the group — which was founded in 1979 in response to sky-high subway crime — said.
The group’s latest strategy, outlined by founder Curtis Sliwa, will focus on conducting wellness checks on homeless people and emotionally disturbed individuals.
The Guardian Angels will also provide water to people and report any issues they come across to the NYPD, the group said.
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