Chaos on Broadway: The Troubling Intersection of Policing and Public Spaces The recent stabbing in Times Square has brought attention to the complex relationship between law enforcement, public safety, and urban spaces.
What's striking about this incident is not just the violence itself, but how it highlights the increasing frequency with which police are called upon to deal with situations that might be better handled by other means.
Times Square is one of the most heavily policed areas in New York City, with a permanent NYPD substation situated next to the scene.