Metro Transit boosts uniformed security presence on light-rail trains

The Twin Cities transit agency has struggled with ridership since the pandemic and safety issues, real or perceived, have ...
Mass Transit

Twin Cities’ Metro Transit prepares to hire more security staff, officers to further serious crime drop

The agency looks to hire more officers, TRIP agents and security to further support the 21% drop in serious crime.
KSTP

Metro Transit security surge this winter aims to bring back ridership

Metro Transit leaders announced their latest push Wednesday to improve riders’ perceptions of safety on light rail in the Twin Cities.

Metro Transit to increase security presence on light rail as holidays begin

In a press release, officials say crime is down 21% systemwide, while officer-initiated calls for service are up 129% from ...

Metro Transit increases officer visibility during winter months

Officers are expected to not only increase their visible presence on rides, but also show an increase in proactive ...

Metro Transit says they're ramping up security efforts on light rail

Metro Transit announced on Wednesday riders will see more officers and security on the light rail this winter.
Fox2Now St. Louis

Man arrested after assaulting Metro security officer: Records

ST. LOUIS – A Florissant man was arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a Metro Transit security officer, according to officials. 40-year-old Anthony Darrell Williams was asked to leave by a ...