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Mayor Eric Adams: Principals at New York City schools should hold weekly meetings with police commanders

Adams to increase talks between NYPD, school leaders
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NEW YORK -- Mayor Eric Adams is working to increase communication between the NYPD and New York City school leaders to keep students safe.

In a meeting Tuesday, Adams told principals to hold weekly meetings with police commanders to get ahead of any possible threats.

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He also reminded them to report any concerns or incidents to police.

This comes after multiple shootings have been reported near schools in recent weeks.

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