{"id":17282,"date":"2025-05-04T21:23:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T01:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/?p=17282"},"modified":"2025-05-04T21:23:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T01:23:19","slug":"nyc-bodegas-to-get-panic-buttons-with-direct-police-link-to-combat-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2025\/05\/04\/nyc-bodegas-to-get-panic-buttons-with-direct-police-link-to-combat-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC Bodegas to Get Panic Buttons with Direct Police Link to Combat Crime"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction to Enhanced Bodega Safety<\/h2>\n

Mayor Eric Adams revealed on Sunday that some 500 Bodegas across the Big Apple will soon be equipped with panic buttons, although he won\u2019t say which ones.
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\nMayor Eric Adams revealed on Sunday that some 500 bodegas across the Big Apple will soon be equipped with panic buttons, although he won\u2019t say which shops would receive them to keep crooks on their toes.<\/p>\n

The Investment in Safety<\/h2>\n

Holding up a panic button outside the Bronx\u2019s Pamela Green Deli, located at 1798 Crotona Ave., Hizzoner said that his administration is making the $1.6 million investment to equip the storefronts with technology that will immediately connect workers with the NYPD in case of an emergency.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re going to have a direct communication to the Police Department, 500 bodegas, $1.6 million that we\u2019re investing in this initiative,\u201d Mayor Adams said. \u201cInstead of just having the cats keep away the rats, we\u2019re going to have a direct connection with the police to keep away those dangerous cats that try to rob our stores.\u201d<\/p>\n

SilentShields: The New Safety Measure<\/h2>\n


\nHolding up a panic button outside the Bronx\u2019s Pamela Green Deli, located at 1798 Crotona Avenue, Hizzoner said that his administration is making a $1.6 million investment to equip the storefronts with technology that will immediately connect workers with the NYPD in case of an emergency.
\nMayor Adams said that he would not reveal which stores they will be placed in to keep potential criminals guessing. He did say the devices will be placed in bodegas with the highest levels of crime to improve staff and customer safety.
\nDubbed \u201cSilentShields,\u201d the buttons will both trigger a police response and connect cops to store cameras so they can see incidents as they unfold in real time.
\n\u201cSilentShields gives workers peace of mind as it also serves as a crime prevention tool. It allows quick response to a potential violent situation for police officers to save lives,\u201d NYPD Chief of Department John Chell said. \u201cUltimately, it helps keep everyone safe and sends a message.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Need for Enhanced Safety<\/h2>\n

Violent assaults on store workers have been a disturbing trend over the last several months. On March 19, amNewYork obtained video of a man stabbing a 24-year-old Harlem bodega worker in the neck with a knife during an attempted robbery.
\nEarlier this year, on Jan. 5, a gunman opened fire on a 16-year-old boy inside a Brooklyn store.
\nUnited Bodega Association spokesperson Fernando Mateo said he would like to see the tech installed right away.
\n\u201cThere\u2019s no reason why we can\u2019t start tomorrow, it\u2019s in the budget,\u201d Mateo said. \u201cThat\u2019s what we\u2019re expecting, to start immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The introduction of panic buttons in 500 NYC bodegas marks a significant step towards enhancing safety for store workers and customers. With the ability to directly connect with the NYPD and provide real-time footage of incidents, these SilentShields buttons are expected to deter crime and improve response times. As the city continues to grapple with violent assaults on store workers, this $1.6 million investment is a welcome move towards creating a safer environment for all.<\/p>\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n

Q: How many bodegas will be equipped with panic buttons?
\nA: 500 bodegas across NYC will be equipped with panic buttons.
\nQ: What is the purpose of the panic buttons?
\nA: The panic buttons, dubbed SilentShields, will trigger a police response and connect cops to store cameras, allowing them to see incidents in real-time.
\nQ: Why won\u2019t Mayor Adams reveal which stores will receive the panic buttons?
\nA: To keep potential criminals guessing and ensure the effectiveness of the safety measure.
\nQ: How much is the city investing in this initiative?
\nA: The city is investing $1.6 million in this initiative.
\nQ: When can we expect the panic buttons to be installed?
\nA: According to United Bodega Association spokesperson Fernando Mateo, there\u2019s no reason why the installation can\u2019t start immediately, given that it\u2019s already in the budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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