“NYPD brass are using the Diversion Program as a new quota, implemented through the use of the usual fear-driven tactics to motivate its Officers to complete the task. We are constantly being threatened and told by our immediate supervisors to get diversions. We are being boldly told how many to bring in a day. In addition, we now have forced overtime, disguised as quality of life operations. They are being team led by a supervisor to make sure we are arresting the homeless, rather than offering them services in the field.”

— Anonymous NYPD Transit Officers





Below, you can see two people removed from trains within minutes of each other. They are seated next to one another as officers give them summonses.

Note: In some cases, the summons is not given until the person is brought up to the Transit Command.