Increased police presence on BART trains led to a 62% rise in felony arrests, the highest in over two decades. The transit agency attributes the success to more officers patrolling, aiming to improve safety and encourage ridership.
BART data shows arrests are up but so is crime despite more officers riding trains https://t.co/r1I9Rthoil https://t.co/usTJwly1pU
About a year ago, BART shifted to having more uniformed officers ride trains and although recent data shows a rise in arrests, it also shows a rise in crime. https://t.co/fcmdc1seeJ https://t.co/fcmdc1seeJ
Felony arrests on BART increased 62% in 2023 compared with 2022, according to the transit agency. BART attributes the increase to more officers assigned to guard trains. REPORT: https://t.co/0dSfHbGOPj https://t.co/oPeZOIJjNT
BART touts additional police presence amid 62% increase in felony arrests on system https://t.co/Pl8x7Z0Vj2
The NYPD has taken 15,124 guns off of the street since Eric Adams assumed office. Has anyone seen a corresponding increase in the Rikers population or the population of New York State prisons? Seems like a good place to start to address the "epidemic of gun violence".
Deploying more officers on BART trains resulted in increased felony arrests over the past year, according to the transit agency. https://t.co/Y8uId6lXh2
"I really hope that they give us another chance to come back to BART." BART says its plan to have more officers patrol trains appears to be paying off, and the police chief hopes the new numbers will get more riders back. https://t.co/yk0wOn9ASY
"confiscated 49 illegal firearms" The most in over 2 decades. Not shockingly policing works. 62% increase in felony arrests. Finally, something moving in the right direction. Safer public transit is one step towards increased revenues and tourism. https://t.co/eWUOXETTrL