Teens seek better relations with MBTA police

BOSTON — Boston.com reports that teenagers from the Hyde Square Task Force surveyed 700 of their peers who attend Boston public schools and ride the MBTA on a daily basis. The findings show tension between Transit Police officers and youths. In a recent press conference attended by Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan, the organization asked the Transit Police to create an officer-youth advisory board; institute regular, mandatory training workshops for officers; and reinstate a community advisory board. For the full story, click here.