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WMATA says serious incidents down, points to expanded police academy and crisis intervention teams
Summary
WMATA reported a year‑over‑year reduction in serious incidents, said it opened an internal police training academy and has added crisis intervention teams and special police officers; the authority said the changes aim to boost visible presence and safety across the system.
WMATA briefed the committee on public‑safety trends and staffing on March 3, saying serious incidents have fallen and that the authority has increased recruiting and training for transit police and crisis intervention teams.
General Manager Randy Clark told the committee that calendar year 2024 serious incidents were down roughly 40% year‑over‑year and that early 2025 data indicate the lowest levels in seven years for some safety metrics. He credited a combination of police, crisis intervention teams and technology (video and telematics) for part of that trend.
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