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DESTROYING GUNS,

PROTECTING OUR CITY

Over three years ago, we came into office determined to make this city safer. And each one of
these guns we have confiscated is making good on that promise. Each gun we destroy saves
lives, damming up one more river that leads to the sea of violence, and sending a message that

these weapons have no place in our city or in our society

ERIC ADAMS

he Adams administration has
been committed to public safe-
Tty from the start, and getting
illegal guns off our streets and out of
our lives is core to that mission. Since
the day I took office, the NYPD has
seized more than 21,400 illegal fire-
arms — and last week, I was able to New York City continues to be the safest big city in America (Agency file photo)
help send many of these confiscated
weapons to their final destination — gun violence. guns we have confiscated is mak- number of men and women who have
a wood chipper that destroyed these It was a bittersweet occasion. ing good on that promise. Each gun placed their lives on the line to defend
guns so they can never be used to Each gun we destroy closes a door on we destroy saves lives, damming and protect the City of New York. Ev-
cause harm again. a future act of violence — but also re- up one more river that leads to the ery day, our team is out there doing
The Reworld facility in Westbury minds us of the precious lives we have sea of violence, and sending a mes- this dangerous work, interacting with
is where the NYPD sends evidence, already lost — including the life of Ex- sage that these weapons have no violent and, far too often, armed re-
including illegal firearms, to be dis- cenia Mette, the beloved Harlem bo- place in our city or in our society. cidivists who have made up their mind
posed of after it is no longer needed dega owner and grandmother who was I am proud to say that our admin- to wreak havoc on our city. As your
in a case. Members of our adminis- shot dead in a crossfire just last week. istration has made significant strides mayor, I want every one of them to
tration and the NYPD gathered there Excenia’s death is tragic reminder in creating safer streets, safer subways, know how grateful this city is for their
last Thursday with violence interrupt- of how gun violence tears apart lives and a safer city for New York families. courage and dedication.
ers, anti-gun advocates, faith leaders, and entire communities. This is the is- We have had five straight quarters of Because of our steadfast focus on
and the families of victims to help put sue that keeps me up at night — and declining crime, and the first three eradicating gun violence, New York
these dangerous weapons into the gun gets me up every day as your mayor. months of this year saw the lowest City continues to be the safest big city
chipper to be destroyed forever — en- We must get criminals off our streets number of shootings in recorded his- in America. But we will keep pressing
suring they will never again endanger and illegal guns out of their hands. tory. This is a direct result of our an- for more — more officers, more safety,
another child, terrify another New We must enforce our laws, prosecute ti-gun efforts and major win for the more results. This administration is all
Yorker, or destroy another precious wrongdoers, and fight recidivism. Ev- NYPD and our city. Police Commis- about going the distance, with long-
life. The destroyed guns will be turned ery New Yorker must be safe and feel sioner Jessica Tisch is already leading term plans to ensure that New York
into scrap metal, recycled, and sent safe, confident that their city is look- this department into a new era of safety City remains the greatest city on the
to the School of Cooperative Techni- ing out for them and their families, no and success, along with Deputy Mayor globe and a safe place for our families,
cal Education, where students in the matter where they live. Kaz Daughtry and the brave men and our children, and our grandmothers.
welding vocational program will fi- Over three years ago, we came women of the NYPD, who run to-
nally make use of these products and into office determined to make this wards danger rather than away from it. Eric Adams is the Mayor of
create a memorial to honor victims of city safer. And each one of these We can never forget the countless New York City, NY

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