As the new school year begins in New York City, officials are deploying hundreds of uniformed officers to key areas to address safety concerns tied to recent high-profile shootings. Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Adams announced this initiative Wednesday, emphasizing the city’s determination to maintain security.

President Donald Trump visited police and troops deployed in the U.S. capital as part of what he calls a crackdown on crime. He noted that the forces will “stay here for a while,” suggesting an extended presence in Washington, D.C.