These guys were heroes when I was kid.

These men deserve mad respect.

For these guys to do this for no pay, in their own personal free time is very admirable.

In 2014 I was lost in Tokyo, Japan, and 3 Japanese Guardian Angels helped me find my way to where I needed to go. Thanks guys where ever you are!

I remember Curtis used to be a SUPERHERO to me back in the day as a kid. As a 40 year old man I still think hes a bad ass.

People like this should be all around the world

My father was a Guardian Angel on the south side of San Antonio during the 80's. I can't understand why anyone with good intent would have a problem with someone else who chooses to risk their life for others.

They aren’t vigilantes they’re just a good old fashion citizens militia. Or constitutionalist militia.

i have to say bravo to the NYPD Chief you acknowledged the Angles instead of just blowing them off whcih just shows there is some kind of mutual respect between the angles and the NYPD which is important if peoples train rides are to become safe.

We got an old man in SF called Brix, cause if he sees your breaking into someone's car, selling drugs on his streets, or being a menace to society.. he hits you with a brick across your head. He's 70 years old, and our police let him do what he does. Bless people like this.

I was an Angel from 1983-1985 with their chapter in Buffalo N.Y. There were many things that ran a foul to be sure. But the intention of my fellow Angels was sincere in their desire to be of service to those in need.

Fun fact: A gang in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories called “Avenging Angels” is loosely based on those guys.

This is cool and all but they really REALLY need young people in this.

Used to love seeing these dudes on the trains back in the late 80s, early 90s. Shit would get real, real quick on the subways back then so when an Angel was in your cab, your chances of a trouble free commute drastically increased!

I would see these guys on my subway ride from school, giving out sandwiches to the homeless people that slept on the trains. Respect.

Y'all use the term "vigilante" like it is a bad thing. The truth is, we are all responsible for our own safety, and if we are decent people, we also look out for the safety of others around us. The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing

We need more people like them.

Bad ass. Every city could use a chapter of these soldiers. I remember seeing news articles in the 80's as a kid. Inspired me. You guys are solid. The West Coast sure could use a band of Heros like you. Much love and respect to you all. 💪❤

i never had guardian angels in my town living in the midwest subways weren’t really a thing but i remember hearing all the stories of these hero’s who take back the streets with the only bonding value for them was a need for safety.

As a kid, I saw them on the trains. They looked tough. Plus I was told, not sure if true, but it was ingrained, that “ they all have high karate skills”. Maybe it was a myth, but a good one.

Warriorrrrrsss

I have never seen a cop on a subway car in Boston, never.

Man, I remember my buddies dad was a chapter leader that ran his own Guardian Angel group in Modesto CA. I think I was 18-19 when I joined his chapter. We did walks all over town and little by little we became somewhat well known in the area. We started to get calls asking to come and protect parties, gatherings, birthdays etc. You name it, we did it. One day we get a call asking to protect a funeral for a teen who had been shot. (Believed to be gang related) Unfortunetly it was mistaken identity. It was one of the scariest time as a G.A. The funeral was held in East Oakland CA. We had no weapons, no nothing! Luckily we only had minor to no issues, but it could have easily gone south if the rival gang would have shown up. We risked our lives that night to keep the family safe. As a previous Guardian Angel, I honor those who are still strolling the streets and putting their lives at risk to keep people safe! Thank you.

Curt has been in the front lines since I was a kid and I'm 42 so salute to all the Angel's who have over our community thank u

They are amazing. Mad respect to this organization. People ask why when there’s cops and here’s the benefits of them. 1.) No taxes, no cost (entirely free service) you can call them and request them to patrol your community. 2.) They are trained in citizens arrest and self defense. 3.) They are unarmed and pose no physical threat to the public. 4.) They help enhance law enforcement by increasing the amount of crimes reported for police to handle. 5.) They are essentially a free unarmed security service that anyone who feels unsafe can call. Police: - Costs money via taxes - Won’t patrol an area that you ask them to, they work under the command of their department not you. - They won’t watch over your neighborhood, they’ll likely be looking for an ordnance or infraction to enforce. + Good however to call after a crime is committed. If a crime isn’t committed, they won’t do anything.

My Puerto Rican cousin was part of them. So proud of him. Btw, Curtis is running for the NYC mayor this 2021. Hope that he win.

Dam those crack raids sound crazy Destroying the crack and donating money to soup kitchens! Badass people without a weapon on them!

"These guys don't have proper law enforcement training" So why not give them some training? Clearly they're more effective than the police at stopping crimes on subways, and they do it FOR FREE!!!

Safer then a cop with a gun.

"Woodchuck to gray squirrel woodchuck to gray squirrel" These dudes remind me of that Jim Carrey skit

I remember seeing one them when I was a kid in the subway train. And I asked my Mother (God Rest her Soul) "Who is that Man with the Red Jacket with the Wings" and she "That's a Guardian Angel" That Image was Locked inside a vault in my Head until Now. They STILL look so BADASS with that Green Beret Cap. *ABSOLUTE RESPECT* To Them and I *SALUTE* The Guardian Angels wherever they Are.

I and my kids had the pleasure of meeting the founder of the Guardian Angels at a 4th of July fireworks show.Mr. Sliwa was courteous and nice. Even his kids played with mine. I respect and support him and the Guardian Angels and what they do to keep us safe. Thank you.

This is awesome! Sounds like the Guardian Angels are more active than the NYPD in the subways. Its great to see active citizens.

exposed the NYPD's shortcomings being the key phrase

I was a GA in Atlanta in 87-88. Shouts out to all my brethren back there. We did good and love you all. Especially Antione.

You got to love the guardian angels

Does this remind anyone else of The Warriors?

this is fucking amazing. spread this idea. get this viral. give people a purpose and inspiration

I remember them growing up in the 80s. They were amazing. True Heroes. It is sad that they are needed again in NYC but I am glad they are stepping up.

In 2011, when I visited NY and took a city tour, the lady guide, who was kinda like a hippie, narrated how the city was more dangerous back in the 80's, 90's, and that there were a lot of muggings and street gangs. According to her, Mayor Guilliani cleaned up the city of crime and NY was much safer. This is true, as I felt very safe during my trip over there in 2011. Cops everywhere and even Time Square was cleaned up already at the time. The only crazy thing that the lady guide told us was that she missed the old edgier and dangerous NY because she thinks the new and safer one was boring. Wow.

If they want to dedicate their time to bring vigilant of crime, good on them. NYC and the US always needs more people to do these such things.

You need 15 pieces of flair to join.

I remember seeing these cats on the street in the 80s . God bless em

I love the Guardian Angels. Because of them I felt safe getting home many many days during my youth.

If I was NYC mayor, I'd give them a badge, a gun and a medal. Much respect for theese guys.

We need the Guardian Angels to protect us from the Police.

I feel like there should be more ...I can hold my own pretty much anywhere (not as young as I once was)but there’s a good feeling when you see the angels get in your subway car .like everything is gonna be okay.

I met Curtis, in London, at a District Line terminus, when I was a teenager. He was a strong presence, of a man. I think he encouraged my willingness to intervene, during assaults, as i have on several occasions. Highly inspiring.

I applaud these men and women for giving back to their city. Great group as long as they themselves remain law abiding.

The slashing have been committed by people who have been released from mental institutions that the state has cut funding to. As long as they continue to release these nuts you'll have these slashing's and subway pushing's.

These cool dudes were outside my School in L.A, I always liked them.

We need more of them now

This whole scenario gets alot funnier when you imagine the Angels dressed in homemade superhero costumes.

I love this men and woman that was part of the angels they didn’t care who u was if u needed help in the streets or subways they was there to help anyone god blessed them all

Awesome group of guys 😎 These guys definitely are Guardian Angel’s Back in the day looking after subway riders at night must of been scary especially NYC at night. these guys still look great fit and massive KiaOra from Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿

lmao i love how the reporter makes gestures with his hands inside of his coat

much love for these guys

Good people right here.I love them

always needed

these are people that stand up for those next to them. i can respect that. good job.

They look more like a South American paramilitary group.

we need the ninja turtle's to take out the foot Klan and go after the shredder

I used to see them in San Diego. They’d be patrolling in the gaslamp. They were impressive. They had these surveillance strategies when they would reach a corner, positioning in ways to always be looking out for trouble to quash. Always had a heart for these guys. Always seemed Curtis was having to defend himself on talk tv back in the day. He really brought it to em. They got a lot of flack. Deep respect.

I'm glad there are people like garden angles out there to help people

This is so dope I love this and this should be a thing everywhere

😂 It's good that they're protecting their community. May God be with them

That's all we need. If we had guys like these on every block we wouldn't need cops. It's just a dream though.

Super Job guys🙂You are the Best!!!

Glad to see them back!

These people are outstanding.

Good job! You’ve been around a long time!

Seeing this was awesome, and every individual in this group has my respect.

This is fucking awesome they're like the Minutemen from fallout, if I ever meet one I'm giving tons of respect.

They need this everywhere all the time the amount of robbers and SO's on subways is terrifying

I recall in the mid 90's there was for a time a Chapter of Angels operating around the city centre of Manchester UK.

Really wish we had a ton more of these around. I always relaxed when seeing these guys & gals around me when I lived in the city. Such an unusual feeling, that fleeting safety.

lot of respect for guardian angel for their bravery and genunine dedication for humanity.more support should be given to them such as bullet proof and supply of good food.

"law encforcement training" doesnt really seem to have much effect on the effectiveness of a cop from my experience. I wish the Guardian Angels were a worldwide thing. Unarmed civilians just trying to make the world a better place seems like a great addition to armed law encorcement (which we obviously still would want some of those guys around for the occasional violent criminal)

The world needs more good people like that

..i live in New Zealand ..i saw the Guardian Angels on tv ..in magazines since the 90s and always thought good on them !! ..respect from New Zealand

This episode is proof that VICE isn't really in the downward spiral that a lot of watchers think they are. We just have to give VICE the chance to show what they're about. I loved this video and I love VICE for showing us the world in ways we normally wouldn't see.

WWFs Big Boss Man made me aware of this group back in the day.

Thank you.

Mad Respect

I’m 30 years old and been trained in Muay Thai for 6 years and BJJ for 8. I just messaged the DC chapter to join them. I’m also a Marine Veteran so taking down violent punks is not a problem. This is a must with all the violence increase in major cities. I can’t wait to be part of this team.

These guys are also in Thunder Bay Ontario

5:13, that batman pin, priceless

I remember seeing the Guardian Angels founder along with his crew on the Ricki Lake show several years back...❤👼🏻❤

I remember seeing them in the subway as a kid. Thinking they were so cool and wanted to be one.😂

seen these guys in LA glad to see they're still around.

Glad to know they were out during the riots a few nights ago. My prayers go out to the ones that were hurt.

Loved the journalist, loved the topic. Great job.

Thank you guys for doing this. Stay safe, stay legal… inspire more.

Can we get theses guys to go to Chicago & walk the streets.

I remember these guys forever in NYC years ago too.Excellent

The guy with the metals on his beret he use to work at the Marrriott Marquis good see you .Guys just keep doing what you do keeping the subway safe especially since our NYC senior citizens need our help peace be with you guys stay safe

DeBLASIO'S NYC needs GUARDIAN ANGELS now more than ever 😇

Cue Warriors soundtrack xD

3:47 is that part of a subway in the building? I love that.. idea

I'm an alumni member of the NYC Guardian Angels I rocked the streets and subways back in the 1980's. ~Cowboy~