About a month ago, the transit agency unveiled a new security plan that includes more police patrols.
The plan was in response to an order from the Trump administration to improve safety for riders following multiple high-profile crimes on the CTA. The new security plan includes a 75% increase in policing hours and more patrolling from both the Chicago Police Department and Cook County Sheriff's Office.
The new plan also includes an expansion of the CTA's mental health outreach to connect people with social services and housing. The union representing the guards confirmed that on Friday, the CTA laid off 159 members employed by Monterrey SecurityWife of CTA shooting victim calls for more security: 'Raymond didn't choose to be murdered' The CTA released a statement, saying the funding will instead be directed to sworn police officers and other security resources. "The CTA is strategically strengthening system security by expanding police presence, K-9 units, and crisis response initiatives. Funding previously allocated to unarmed security guards will instead be directed to sworn officers, specially trained professionals and other security resources who are better equipped to help keep riders and staff safe," the CTA said.
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