Sliwa, unlike other attendees at the roundtable, has a unique perspective as he is personally a victim of gun violence. Sliwa later was honored by the New York City sanitation commissioner for forming a neighborhood cleanup crew called the "Rock Brigade." The Guardian Angels was an unarmed patrol that made citizen’s arrests when necessary to prevent assaults, fights and things that could lead to further violence, Sliwa said. Currently about 200 volunteers strong, the Guardian Angels continue to patrol the subway systems, as police often stay stationed on platforms or junctions instead of patrolling moving trains. "New York City has never turned down federal COVID relief funds or federal law enforcement funds."

Source: Fox News July 18, 2021 10:30 UTC