New York City officials have announced a pilot program to deploy portable gun scanners in the subway system.

This is part of an effort to deter violence and make the underground system feel safer.

Mayor Eric Adams says the scanners will be introduced in certain stations after a legally mandated 90-day waiting period.

Associated Press says while violent crime is rare in the city’s subway system, there have been two recent high–profile shooting incidents.

Earlier in March, a man was shot with his own gun and critically wounded during a confrontation with another passenger.

Meanwhile in February, one person was killed and several others wounded as shots were fired during a fight between two groups on a rush–hour subway car.

(Feature Photo via Associated Press)