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As vigilance wanes amongst the public, criminals now perceive the subway system as an environment ripe for exploitation. The ordeal on the F train, where the offenders brazenly assaulted and robbed victims without masks or fear, epitomizes this troubling trend. Witnesses described the attackers as scouting for potential victims amidst a backdrop of passengers heading to work, further emphasizing the alarming normalization of violence in public transportation. Despite claims of heightened security, statistics indicate that crime rates are persistently climbing, raising questions about the effectiveness of these security measures.