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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2012

N.Y. Senator proposes Tasers for transit workers

After a recent increase in violence against transit workers, Sen. Eric Adams is re-introducing his proposal from last year to let commuter train and Amtrak crews carry Tasers and extending it to bus drivers and subway contractors.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2012

Translink police cost rises more than 110% in five years

According to an efficiency review of the transit authority, it cost $27.1 million last year to run the transit police — a 111% increase since 2006, which is partly because of additional officers assigned to the Canada Line.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2012

DART adds text to police capabilities

The new tool is not meant to replace emergency calls, but instead assist crime fighting by adding an option for transit customers that are hearing impaired, do not wish to make a phone call if they see a crime or something else that makes them uncomfortable while on DART, according to the agency.

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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2012

D.C. Metro launches anti-sexual harassment campaign

The first phase of the campaign includes an online portal for customers to report incidents to Metro Transit Police, along with improved data tracking of incidents.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2012

SEPTA police strike, debate on impact continues

Entered its eighth day. Striking police claimed that crimes have increased at SEPTA stations and vehicles during the strike. Agency officials countered that most of those crimes happened at nearby stores.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2012

Ala. transit agency looks to form police force

The extra protection is a response to some violent incidents, including a nonfatal shooting a few weeks ago.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2012

D.C. Metro crime down, but higher than other cities

The agency released a five-year crime report showing that crime on the transit system has decreased since 2010, but the crime rate was still higher in 2011 than at other major transit agencies.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2012

NFTA eyes transit police takeover by sheriff

While the move could eliminate many redundancies between the two police forces, yearly savings estimates were said to be between $1 million and $1.9 million in a $10 million budget.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2012

DART offered extra security after shootings

The Dallas police and TSA offered to help secure area bus and train stations. The agency will not make any security decisions until it finishes investigating the shooting.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2012

N.Y. subway crime jumps 16% in 2011

Rise fueled primarily by thefts of personal electronics. Police have added 243 new officers to patrol the subways.

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