CBS2 Exclusive: Undercover NYPD Subway Unit

CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports.

[@naruaztec]

Yes show their faces . That’s exactly what criminals needs.

[@spades9048]

Daily ridership on the NYC subway is over 5 million. I think they’ll be okay...

[@damarh]

they are probably just the poster childs for the media, the actual undercovers are hidden. God i fucking hope so, because showing these faces is stupid as lol.

[@TheBasher-_-]

Guys these are PLAIN CLOTHED Officers not Undercovers. It doesn't matter if there faces are seen.

[@ilikefoodcrazy]

Nah criminals are dumb, plus there's a low chance they seen this video, also there's a whole unit of undercover cops not just these 6.

[@Macmittens411]

The Goons gone have a field day with this lol

[@Vincent2wice]

Not soooo Undercover anymore huh?

[@literalantifaterrorist4673]

Vincent2wice Yeah, pretty dumb to put up their faces.

[@Rezisorss]

haha wright? :D

[@JohnDoe56166]

they are not undercover, they are plain clothes officers. thats why they were allowed to show their faces.

[@5minmajor22]

Do u really think anyone will remember them? The purpose of that clip was to deter crime

[@Rudenbehr]

ICanHazGaming12345 If people know they're being watched, they'll effectively police themselves. But what this'll only do is suppress the potential for crimes to happen, otherwise you get caught and arrested.

[@kodakwhite870]

“The busiest time of the day is during business hours” 🌈 The More You Know 🌟

[@shaizahmed]

🤭

[@JimmyCee123]

Ha

[@justinbailey2419]

Bmore Jamo 😂

[@uuuultra]

Bmore Jamo, you didn't know that?

[@garmenlin5990]

I know, I would think it's at night.

[@glen692]

What about the lady at 1:43? She was like "oooo helllllll nawwwww"

[@SneakieFoxOfficial]

2alted Caramel I saw it

[@TheOriginalSS711]

skurrt

[@travisscottholdingmicropho415]

HipHop101Tv are you ok my guy

[@dylankane9709]

Glendon G. Glashen lmfao!

[@wjejwjje9493]

Glendon G. Glashen she didn’t want to you interrupt

[@sebastianibanez9145]

I grew up in nyc and got caught hopping the train entrance since it was very usual for New Yorkers to do it but my dumbass saw no uniforms around and went along with my stupidity nit knowing one of these undercover officers was right behind me. Funny thing the cop that stopped me looked exactly like the lady cop in the video. I knew it was stupid and i was completely honest as she asked why i did it. I told her i left my debit card and had no metrocard on me and i was running late for work and I didn’t have time to go all the way back home and come back. She just padded me down searched my bag and ran me up for any warrants since i was clean she just let me go with a warning and a huge smile. Gotta admit nicest cop ever but Lesson learned 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@franksanchez1716]

Yea don't get caught

[@sb-di3of]

patted u down tf

[@markgjidoda2745]

You can do it now and no one will stop you. Certain ethnic are totally allowed, and can walk out of stores without paying so long as it’s under 900 bucks. 👍👍👍

[@cardo6880]

Haven’t seen Merica do such a smart thing in a while.

[@troymanster8077]

Where are they when u need them

[@zxcv2705]

Troy Manster just for tahat interview

[@troymanster8077]

@lamar mikell or working for gangs in NYC

[@uuuultra]

Doing police brutality

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

They dont wanna blow their cover

[@uuuultra]

Mikey C23, where?

[@123youtue1]

0:31 “anti cwime team”

[@gdn7]

Tought i tough a puddy tat!

[@tabithiamoore8538]

Leave her alone

[@p-star7678]

Twenty bird lol

[@AnbuStealth]

Hahaha

[@l.k5244]

@@tabithiamoore8538 Why leave hew alone?

[@dennisondenatalie1579]

Anyone notice the lady at 1:45 walked out saw the camera and walked back 😂

[@GIJew]

Didn't see the camera, she missed the train.

[@jacksonman5217]

Because shes a Muslim her husband would beat her for being on camrea you bring shame on the family being on the news lol

[@king.kthebest6158]

@@jacksonman5217 dumbass.

[@americanteen97]

Jackson man she was trying to be respectful and stay out of the shot while she waited for the next train, that’s why she looped back behind the cameraman you bigot

[@metalnat27]

She actually missed the train lol. She barely noticed the camera to begin with lol!

[@PHIL-SPENCER-HATES-XBOXCONSOLE]

I don’t understand why they need to notify the whole world so everybody knows 😑 it kinda defeats the purpose

[@patrickstar4572]

So people don't try it

[@kylereese4542]

It doesn't defeat the purpose. Criminals can't help themselves.

[@tuckersabath2099]

Encouraging awareness while helping people feel protected. It having had the opposite effect seems like an unreasonable reaction. Also not having noticed them before means that they're less provocative than other units who have had to work on their reputations. In NYC we're pretty lucky, though you can occasionally find problematic individuals in uniform with extra bling, or the odd little gang with badges, once again theis are guys who should make you feel safer, in public, and from other police.

[@DCoopVideos]

Prevention. These cops aren't in every single train car so exposing them to the public will at least have criminals second guess attempting to commit any crime in the stations.

[@LouieV6]

It doesn’t. New Yorkers can tell right away when they see an undercover officer. They make it painfully obvious just by the way they dress.

[@bigburs1]

6 anti crime officers in one damn car usually between the motornan and the conductor while the rest of us are getting robbed in the last 4 cars......🤔🤔smdh

[@Lordsincere1]

That's only for show. They don't have the man power.. I meant SWINE power to be on every subway car in the BIG Apple.

[@vw7402]

bigburs1 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@uuuultra]

bigburs1, don't go in the last 4 cars then

[@thethinkingstone9248]

☠️😂☠️😂☠️

[@soldiersaint6753]

@@Lordsincere1 oh screw off you stupid rat.

[@danielfilmsnyc]

why do they tell the TV about this its so stupid

[@madman3470]

DanielFilms deterrent, the idea being criminals can't be sure if there a cop around or not.

[@frankierosado9709]

DanielFilms , because in reality the NYPD have little or no Officers riding the Subways. It was just for show. Most Officers are placed around Midtown. Example look at the Violent Crimes inside Central Park, Why? There is a Police Pct in Central Park, meanwhile you rarely see a Cop on Central Park.

[@xcelljy]

because they playing mind games.. now everyone is a po po.

[@safwansatti5653]

DanielFilms i think the message is "don't do it we are watching you!"

[@b3twiise853]

DanielFilms because they are not really doing it. They want people to think they do.

[@user-bp3vp8gq8b]

Need to have this in Chicago on each train cart

[@wallacereid1982]

Lies , lies , lies

[@bosschedda_]

Its so easy to spot a cop in the train station. They stand out like a sore thumb.

[@Untamedturtlez]

I Am Chedda they the cleanest looking construction workers🙄 they vest right off the shelf smh

[@bosschedda_]

First name Last name lol and they give off suspicious stares lol 👀

[@logan5326]

It can be the bacon aroma!

[@YOUNGCHRISWORLD]

Facts

[@nextlevel7108]

Let’s not keep sharing all their flaws, by doing so they will adapt and wise up

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

This is actually a really cool job if you think about it. You remain hidden among the public like a spy. But if there is some jerk on the subway, you have the power and authority to be a hero and stop them.

[@MrEljefe0000]

Not anymore diblasio says it’s ok to do whatever the hell you want.

[@markgjidoda2745]

Hero my a$$???? You’ll end up in jail….and be labeled a racist if you’re a white cop , or a sellout if you’re a black cop…

[@TheHoustonHustler]

They literally said that these were not undercover officers they are plain clothes officers big difference

[@vegas9440]

Oh wow.. you are a bright one

[@beefloxks61]

Under covers have their badge, vest and gun etc showing on top of their clothes....theres a difference

[@mh7067]

@@beefloxks61 no they dont, undercover won't be wearing any of that

[@ed7519]

@@beefloxks61 No. Not true.

[@laneferal6756]

Wow before I thought anyone could be an undercover cop... Now I know they could be anyone. What did I learn?

[@lanoi3660]

Thank you for keeping us safe. God bless ❤️

[@jasons7044]

You all know transit police's motto is.."you ride, we hide "

[@TNT31414]

For all the undercover ppl comments....they said they are plain clothes officers not under cover officers....thats y they showed their face. Your welcome!

[@DaneReidVoiceOver]

Spotted 4 of the six. Seemed obvious. Would've never noticed the woman cop though. The tall black guy with headphones and the construction guy were easy

[@korieroberts4151]

Dane Reid #applause

[@dannyz7904]

Dane Reid okay detective fuckass

[@korieroberts4151]

lying ass

[@chilolo1418]

Obviously! The news reporter gave too much info. Had you been in the subway, you’d be unobservant.

[@vergel311]

Лудия Руснак 😂

[@jimjam1234ish]

“Swipers” people that sell $2 swipes are our biggest problem.

[@MrBCurtis]

James I Exactly

[@seancoonery2559]

They sell it for a dollar

[@mikecee8381]

Its sarcasm, you fucks

[@magicworld3242]

James I, forget about all the other horrible things that's going on. These idiots are focusing on metro card swipers.

[@franksanchez1716]

How ????when you without a dollar when the fare is a ridiculous $4 then I wanna see that same talk

[@JoeJohn777]

Thank you for showing their faces!

[@00nicklock]

Now i have their pictures printed out and keeping an eye out for them. Thanks CBS!

[@gtavsmsg10]

And now everyone knows what they look like...

[@marcooconnor]

I bet you have forgotten their faces already

[@TheFinanceHub_]

You think there's only 4 officers? You wouldn't even recognize them if they stopped you.

[@AllAmericanGuy01]

day woke up dead

[@GIJew]

Yup, the entire NYPD's undercover force is made up of 6 officers total.

[@winrx]

gtavsmsg10 Can anyone really tell black guys apart....? 🤣

[@S.Kay_]

This is literally the stupidest report ever done hahah

[@dominicwilliamson7912]

Thought it was interesting. Didnt know plain clothes work the subway.

[@bradleybruvva3021]

the stupidest report I’ve seen is one where they showed how to break into cars or homes using a simple screw driver. Yes, let’s just educate everyone on ways to commit crimes, lol.

[@Dunnolol101]

Its not about catching people committing crime its hoping to prevent it. Getting out the word so people think maybe that hobo beating his Dick in the corner grunting is a cop, ooo spooky

[@carliepies]

EXCELLENT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!💖

[@logan5326]

Why they don’t ride the worse train lines like: A, B, C, D, J, Z, 2, 5 lines??? Anyone???

[@CaramelMamiChula]

Logan let’s not forget the E train where many the homeless and fiends be at

[@logan5326]

CaramelMamiChula ..true indeed chulita!

[@LyricsThatFly]

Logan and 3 train is soo bad

[@CaptainHernandez]

Plain clothes or undercover they should have never shown there faces 👮🏻‍♂️🚔🚨

[@dannysautorepair]

This is very good, we need more of this on all trains in the bronx

[@williamj.s.rodriguez4761]

True not all crimes happen in Manhattan only but got other Borough's as well

[@ambitiouspapi1652]

They have them man, trust me lol

[@hunkosaurusrex]

@@williamj.s.rodriguez4761 Most of the subway pushing onto subways leading to deaths are in Manhattan.

[@justinbailey2419]

Here is our best plain clothes officer, her name is “” and she lives at “”

[@uuuultra]

She could frisk me

[@Herbie11]

This was 6 years ago. The poll was done back then, can you imagine how bad it would be today?

[@TNT31414]

Make all of them “mta workers”. We won’t get assaulted anymore then lol

[@mh7067]

Most underrated comment here 👍🏾

[@linedancing_zalika]

I know it seems like thieves will know, but do crooked people water their time with the news? Legit question.

[@noname-xb5wy]

You would be surprised

[@A_10_PaAng_111]

I can see what the color of the day was that day. lol

[@iglooproductions]

Guys dressed in fully tact out swat gear with SMG’s would be better, as it would deter it altogether.

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

Criminals are dumb though. I doubt they keep up with the local news.

[@uuuultra]

igloo productions, it's a liberal state tho

[@garf1eld029]

People really need to think ahead instead of randomly "thumbs up" a comment. The NYPD allowed CBS to get this "exclusive" so they could play mind games with criminals. Half the battle is a show of force, the other half are the mind games both sides will play. Criminals will be vigilant and behave when they see marked police cars and officers. The NYPD understands they can't have an officer on every corner, on every train, or at every place. They can, however, create the illusion that some plained clothed person could be a police officer. So now criminals will have to account for what they can't see, they will have to calculate the risk. It won't stop crime entirely, but it will begin to deter crime, especially as they see action being taken against those on the subway.

[@happymess3219]

Justin R 😊 you're quite intelligent... well said...

[@tiarnan76]

its the same theory behind a 'panopticon prison'

[@reflectionofyou3065]

Justin R if only they had the same tactics for for WallStreet or white color crime

[@harrypoosie3035]

Actually this logic is incorrect in reality. Criminals are not these calculated beings that you’re describing. They just act. They don’t give a shit about plain clothes officers. You forget that a lot of criminals commit crime just to make means for survival. Jail is vacation to real criminals. This illusion is bullshit. We need more manpower, effective tactics and dedication. And in NYC there’s none of the three. The cops here are literally gang members in uniform. They have no method of operation.

[@harrypoosie3035]

Very few criminals are actually smart. And the ones that are, are the ones you don’t hear about because they never get caught.

[@rodsteel6595]

We see there faces now. So much for incognito.

[@mattkennedy6115]

Rod Steel 2:18 bruh

[@uuuultra]

Rod Steel, criminals don't watch the news

[@rodsteel6595]

@@uuuultra You must not be a criminal. I was one for two decades, and we always watched the news....

[@glenatkinson7732]

The NYCTA (old MTA) until 1995 had its own police force that was larger than some cities.

[@bigcee8393]

I remember.

[@takai611]

After the criminals see this I guess they will just go somewhere else

[@glenn5517]

thats the point

[@jabbarwalker7362]

This not new they been doing this since the mid 90s

[@crooked52h]

Lol I remember as a kid in the early 2000's after 9/11 riding the nyc transit my friends and I would play guess the undercover on the subway all the time lol even talked to a few who knew they were spotted lmao good times

[@jacksprat418-ju5qo]

Wow! Cops actually doing something constructive and not hassling someone taking pictures. Will miracles never stop?

[@literalantifaterrorist4673]

jacksprat418 A miracle will start when you see the truth!

[@jacksprat418-ju5qo]

ICanHazGaming12345 Are you saying the cops were not doing something constructive, bootlicker?

[@kylefournier7132]

I just love watching the number slowly dropping the percentage.

[@LouBuckzz]

I don’t think they realize how obvious it is when an undercover cop is just standing there 😂😂😂 WE KNOW Atleast 9/10 times

[@hunkosaurusrex]

We?

[@LouBuckzz]

hunkosaurusrex New Yorkers?

[@hunkosaurusrex]

@@LouBuckzz Ahhh... Speaking for everyone.

[@ed7519]

No, you really don't.

[@LouBuckzz]

E D we really do tho 😂 if u was from here u would know what I’m talking about.

[@romeobrown1121]

Thanks for showing there faces now every one know what they look like smart.

[@Rudenbehr]

Romeo Brown Do you still remember their faces after 4 months?

[@romeobrown1121]

*****​ Not that hard to remember their faces all i have to do or any one for that matter is to touch up on this video to look at their faces and then people can remember their faces. Faces doesn't change unless u get surgery and i doubt those people in the video would get face surgery.

[@bosstyson3307]

You do realize these are just police officers without uniforms and they often rotate them among thousands of uniformed police officers they have access to. This is why showing their faces isn't a big concern.

[@romeobrown1121]

***** no no i know i was just saying thanks for showing there face so people can know what they look like. Some times they would blur the face to keep there identity thats all.

[@A_10_PaAng_111]

Don't be such a moron Romeo

[@frankierosado9709]

I guess they are no longer Undercovers. Very smart.

[@fnava2110]

Havent seen any in chicago when i ride on public transportation but hopefully we have this cause people in this city are crazy

[@alejandrocalle5326]

Ha. 6 that won’t even make a dent in the crimes on the subway.

[@uuuultra]

El Fish Knows, they just said crime was down

[@fordgary3000]

That is why you should be on your best behavior and don't do anything stupid AT ALL FOLKS.

[@fjb4932]

Gary D. Ford They are criminals. Their " best behavior " is not getting caught ! They don't think, act, nor live as you do. Society would be very different if we eliminated criminals. Many in the law enforcement / legal profession would then be unnecessary. That's why it's merely a pipe dream...

[@robertortiz8540]

Exactly Gary it's called don't bring attention to your self stay under the radar or else you will be hit with a big surprise comes with consequences.

[@BlazedBob]

If you see someone getting robbed help them or atleast be loud vocally. The only way this can truly be stopped if the community looks out for one another.

[@KeithStealth]

The only thing they left out was their schedules 🤣🤣🤣

[@frankyflowers]

the cops just watch netflix on their phones all day

[@_LilJohn96]

See you’ll never know who watching💯

[@SalMightyOne]

Not undercover anymore after this.

[@ninofromkitchennightmares1497]

Thank you for telling me how to avoid these people

[@AgustinCortes]

Now they know what to look for, great work guys, great work.

[@philipferrante3717]

Thats actually good to have you know if your not doing nothing wrong nothing will happen to you & if a few screwballs are out to get you by making things up & trying to get other people involved will eventually get caught as well.

[@dsean8602]

All undercover cop by law is required to wear a vest .. u can jus tell on their chest that they have something underneath... only fake criminals get caught .. real criminals knows what time it is...

[@keyboardcommando5146]

Shout out to the guy with the out dated MTA vest, looking brand new!

[@danger26102]

This is 5 years ago

[@keyboardcommando5146]

@@danger26102 ya got me there, that vest is still to clean. Hope these days they use vest that actually looked worn in.

[@johnbaldock6353]

And you've just shown there faces!! Well Done!

[@will1nice]

Great now the undercover officers are exposed the irony of this news segment . I guess this unit will need to recruit new members

[@johnargus9081]

Every precinct in New York has an anti crime team. And every time they make an arrest everyone nearby whips out their camera. They're not undercover, just not wearing uniforms. Which means they're not noticeable. It's unlikely any particular felon is going to remember the face of anyone they see in this video. You could probably sit next to one tomorrow and not recognize them.

[@dannycabrera5269]

So what was the benefit of this report to expose officers and what they look like

[@GIJew]

Yeah because the entire NYPD is made up of only six plainclothes officers.

[@josemedi7011]

They did that to give an example but for shore the will be change and every is going to remeber this video on less they come bacl it every time they enter the train

[@Mr99RICH99]

Amazing how the city especially will hire anybody as a cop

[@dickburt69]

Diversity quotas and affirmative action. It should be based on merit, qualifications and capability alone. Since everybody is equal in the 21st Century, we don’t need that bullshit in the first sentence anymore...

[@sewing2165]

Racist twats

[@Koffent]

Hey if you can pass the background tests, the academy, and are willing to put your life on the line everyday for people you don't know, why the hell not. I know I don't care what gender, race or sexual orientation they are when I need help.

[@dickburt69]

S Ewing Oooooh, what a predictable statement.

[@TonyBee179]

Not sure what this means...hire anybody? As in the black guys? 🤔

[@akcbr954]

I guess the plain clothes color of the day was green obv😂😂...they so easy to spot

[@mrx-yj5wi]

Toronto needs this really badly

[@jjodavis44]

1:30 Tommy from Martin.

[@alcoholicsensei]

This needs to be done everywhere. I remember coming from Japan and getting on the Bart and felt the huge difference.

[@genxer6928]

Right on!,.. We need you in schools too and other buildings

[@reflectionofyou3065]

EX NIHILO or WallStreet or better yet in Congress, state or city halls

[@RamiAzzedine]

we need something lake that here in Chicago.. Subway is not as save at night... and day... thanks NYPD

[@360core6]

Okay now criminals know how they look. Great job by the news media and the department. You're brains really works well👍🏼

[@christianarroyo5138]

Shit they need to go to the church ave Q station

[@GregQuillen]

Yeah they had this when i was a young like 20yrs ago. They helped me out before

[@briannash9788]

Thank for heads up

[@Anonymous-lv1jm]

1:44 When you don't wanna be seen

[@blacksharkzaxb5973]

am I the only one that saw that lady at 1:42

[@dennydarkko]

Not gonna lie this is brilliant

[@marialvarez4212]

Thank GOD. We need this in the trains. Good to know.

[@Tiathecute]

Why would you show them so now people know how to spot them smart.

[@dennydarkko]

They swap in and out. And btw how many criminals you think watch the news 😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Tiathecute]

@@dennydarkko a lot because they want to make sure they didn't get spotted doing they Dirt.😂😂😂

[@davidfurlan2159]

It was something not to talk about, because now the bad guys know that they are cops in subways. Good job, you just made their life easier again

[@Buildershah_]

The purpose of showing that was to discourage the criminals so the crime decrease overall ..

[@lisasmith3019]

Damn that undercover cop was fine

[@Lordsincere1]

This how you spot a DT on the subway. They are always looking around checking ppl out. They can't help it. Most ppl on the subway don't look around on the train. They either sleeping, looking down, reading something, or just minding their own business.

[@franksanchez1716]

As a new Yorker imagine how many incidents they don't get involved in??? Theres always something happening on the train

[@JackyWongWorld]

Criminals: Thank you very much CBS

[@lisaelliott7211]

Thank you for keeping people safer. God Bless all our brave police officers in America..

[@Lordsincere1]

Those pigs aren't protecting you. They are there to protect the laws, ordinances, and statues in their jurisdiction. Stop with that bullshit.

[@oneoutoftheninety-nine.3314]

I think its good to help people. Its important to be safe.

[@bonf]

00:29 anti cwime team!!!!

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Schmapple lol!

[@m.r.5016]

Schmapple 😅😅😅😅lol

[@Lordsincere1]

I like THE SWINE TEAM better.

[@Lordsincere1]

@rel 330 So is your momz.

[@gomerhanger2285]

Thank you NYPD for protecting the citizens of New York City.

[@franksanchez1716]

Sike!!!!!!

[@lsm_optix3176]

Im the only one who saw that guy looking at the camera man in the thumbnail😂😂😂

[@demetriuslloyd3736]

The tall black guy with the green vest looks like Tommy from the Martin tv show lol.

[@drterrible8069]

1:43 - 1:47 women in the back ground no more sure to walk in the spot lol

[@Allanfrancisxavier]

reminds me of money train movie.

[@chuloyo650]

Undercover are so easy to spot. For one the clean construction vest, the constant looking around, even the way they talk. Some cop came to me at a music festival with clothes that didn’t look like everyone else’s and he asked “do you know where Molly is?, have you seen her?” Like bro you’re so obvious. No one says that. 😂

[@Oo7Hola]

May these officers be safe. Thankfully for their service and what they do.

[@tjyvng5130]

Why These the thumbnail looks like that man that play on Martin Tommy

[@jackjones4408]

You beat me to it. I was about to say the same thing😆

[@TruBlue357]

Tommy on his way to work!

[@jackjones4408]

@@TruBlue357 I guess we finally know what Tommy does for a living now😆

[@emiliovargas3184]

They need to be on the last cart of the 2/5 train everyday I take that train there's like 10 to 12 ppl smoking k2 on the train and its everyday I even see the same person smoking. Every time I'm on the train its crazy they new to be by Dunhill 2n5 train asap smh

[@danzena4059]

Emilio Vargas Werd, FOR REAL. ESPECIALLY on weekend nights. I used to live on the 2 line at the last stop in the Bronx, in Wakefield. It was such a disaster every single night, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. There never failed to have hooliganism run rampant on that line. Especially the end cars.

[@danzena4059]

@GS GS I went passed Gun Hill on the 2 but my stop was the very last stop on the 2; 241st Wakefield.

[@donna-donna]

That's awesome!!! 💕

[@madcars63]

That’s great for our City!!!

[@andrestorres6067]

Not so smart to blow there cover up you just give thieves a hint 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dane.4216]

This is just the tip of the iceberg. They were probably only “undercover” for this episode. They definitely have more people who do this everyday.

[@uuuultra]

Andres Torres, criminals don't watch the news

[@glenn5517]

thats the point, they would rather want people to know that cops are on the trains to prevent crimes from happening rather than catching them in the act

[@jmnori]

1:42 lol not today

[@Matthewxie5505]

I have never see once plain clothes unit on subway throughout my 23 years lol 😂😂

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

what is the operating budget for this detail?