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Willie Wilson Wants To Bring Back CTA's Own Police Force, Calls Chicago's Elected Leaders 'Totally Out Of Touch'

Violent crime is spiking on the city's public transit system.

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Wilson outlined a six-point safety plan for the Chicago Transit Authority, including bringing back the CTA's own dedicated police force, which was disbanded in 1979.
Wilson outlined a six-point safety plan for the Chicago Transit Authority, including bringing back the CTA's own dedicated police force, which was disbanded in 1979. (Scott Anderson/Patch)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson on Wednesday said he wants to bring back a dedicated CTA police force and return conductors to every train to stem spiking violent crime on the city's public transit system.

Wilson said Mayor Lori Lightfoot and other elected officials in Chicago are "totally out of touch" when it comes to crime, particularly on the CTA.

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