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Transit police say crimes are down 55% as agency reviews two recent platform incidents
Summary
Transit police told commissioners February crime numbers are down 55% year to date, and described two assaults on trains; staff said an Emerson Park pedestrian strike is under state review and a separate Union Station removal that preceded a passenger death is the subject of an after-action review and enhanced training.
Captain Brad Kelling, head of the transit police bureau, reported that systemwide crime metrics are trending downward, saying that "year to date in the crimes against persons categories we are down 55%." He told commissioners that February included two assaults on trains — both involving security guards — and arrests were made.
Kelling outlined property‑crime examples from the month, including a recovered backpack and a stolen firearm that was later traced. He said the transit police continue extra foot and platform patrols, and identified frequent call locations as North Hanley, Rock Road/Plymouth and Lambert.
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