Chicago police will begin stepped up patrols on CTA trains across the city after recent violence, including a deadly shooting on the Red Line.
Chicago police will begin stepped up patrols on CTA trains across the city after recent violence, including Saturday's deadly shooting on the Red Line.
The effort to curb violence continues from the city and the CTA and that now includes the return of K-9 security teams that were removed three years ago.That's important because the violence has continued on CTA trains and platforms in recent weeks.Teen killed after struck by vehicle while waiting at South Side CTA bus stop, 3 others hurt: CPD
CTA-related crime this year is up sharply compared to the same period last year, despite adding cops and hiring 250 more unarmed security guards.
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