Crime & Safety
Chicago Police Swat Officers To Patrol CTA Train Lines As CPD Beefs Up Public Transit Safety Plan
The CTA will announce a new security plan for the mass transit system next week.
CHICAGO (CBS) — In the wake of a string of high-profile acts of violence on the CTA, Chicago police are adding “additional resources” to the public transit system, including SWAT officers deployed to train lines.
Interim Chicago Police Supt. Charlie Beck said CPD, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and the CTA will announce a new security plan for the mass transit system next week.
