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Transit police cite declines in crimes against persons and increased weapons seizures on regional system
Summary
The Bureau of Transit Police reported a near 12% decrease in crimes against persons year‑to‑date while noting higher proactive enforcement for narcotics and weapons; the unit seized 129 weapons this year and said hotspot data will be provided to commissioners on request.
The commission heard a year‑end briefing from the transit police that combined encouraging downward trends for some serious crimes with increased enforcement activity for weapons and narcotics.
Brad Kelling, commander of the Bureau of Transit Police, said crime against persons in some jurisdictions fell from 30 incidents in 2023 to 19 in 2025, and that crimes against property and other categories also showed…
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