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DART says arrests down for violent crimes, expands security staff and $2.5B modernization plan
Summary
DART reported falling person and theft crimes for the most recent quarter, new security measures including 100 contracted transit security officers, an expanded co‑response mental‑health program and a $2.5 billion system modernization program aimed at improving reliability and customer information systems.
DART reported declines in crimes against people and property for the most recent quarter and described stepped‑up security, technological upgrades and a long‑term modernization program.
Charlie Cato, chief of police and emergency management for Dallas Area Rapid Transit, told the committee DART has "implemented a comprehensive security strategy" that includes hiring a contracted transit security officer vendor, Intercon Security, "to provide 100 additional uniform level 3" officers, a clean team to ride and clean trains, and an expanded DART CARES program that pairs specially trained officers with licensed clinical social workers. Cato said…
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