Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, was choked to death on the subway in New York City last week, bringing to light Mayor Adams' policies regarding public safety and mental illness. While the Mayor's approach of involuntarily hospitalizing individuals in psychiatric crisis has been praised by some, others feel that it goes too far and violates the rights of homeless individuals. With Neely's death highlighting the issue, Adams has defended his policies and called for better mental health care for people in need. However, progressive Democrats and some city officials feel that his approach is too extreme, with some calling for changes in public safety and investment in housing, food, and health instead of the "carceral system." Meanwhile, mental health workers and advocates stress the importance of compassion and treating people in crisis with the same care and concern as a loved one. With no clear answer on how subway riders should respond, and even city officials lacking concrete guidelines, the tragic death of Jordan Neely brings us back to a larger question: What is the best way to handle public safety and mental illness in a city that is home to thousands of homeless individuals?