With the Nov. 4 election less than two months away, public safety is an issue that voters will certainly take to the polls.

Crime in the city has declined consistently since January 2024, NYPD statistics show — last month, it was down by 6.7 percent compared to last year, and shooting incidents are at a record low.

Still, many New Yorkers do not feel safe in their communities. A survey from the Citizens Budget Commission found that less than half of city residents would rate public safety good or excellent in their neighborhoods.

Some candidates for mayor think bolstering the police force is the answer. Encumbent Mayor Adams, a former police captain running as an independent, supports hiring more cops — his administration has expanded eligibility requirements, and the NYPD says it is on

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