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Transit Sex Offense Awareness

Being groped or flashed should not be part of your subway ride.

The NYPD is committed to preventing and addressing sex crimes in the subways.

Tips

Remain alert and aware of your surroundings. A crowded train is no excuse for an inappropriate touch.

Trust your instincts. Be aware of those around you, especially someone uncomfortably close to you. Remove yourself immediately from the area.

Photographing or filming a person's intimate body parts without consent is a crime. Report it!

What to Do

Alert a police officer or any MTA employee if you are the victim of inappropriate or unwanted sexual conduct.

If you witness sexual misconduct, we encourage you to report it.

Provide as much information as you can.

It may be possible to prosecute without you having to testify or appear in court.

When reporting, you may remain anonymous. However, we encourage you to provide us with your contact information. Such information may greatly assist investigators and result in a successful prosecution.

Reporting

You have several options in reporting:

Call 911; you may remain anonymous.

Speak to any MTA employee on the scene.

Speak to police officers on the scene.

Go to any Precinct, Transit District, or Housing Police Service Area (PSA).

Report, and/or upload pictures or video online through the MTA portal: www.mta.info

Resources

NYC Sexual Assault Hotline: (212) 227-3000, www.safehorizon.org

NYC Anti-Violence Project (for LGBTQ and HIV-affected individuals): (212) 714-1141, www.avp.org

TDD Hotline: (866) 604-5350

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): (800) 656 HOPE (4673), www.rainn.org

You can also download our Sex Crimes Awareness brochure.