Thousands of cameras, hundreds of officers in play to keep MARTA safe during FIFA, agency says

Residents in the metro Atlanta area who ride public transport told Channel 2 Action News that recent incidents had them on edge.

Responding to Channel 2 Action News’ questions about patrols and officers at MARTA trains and stations in light of recent violent incidents, MARTA said they have thousands of cameras active to keep watch, as well as hundreds of sworn officers to protect the community.

The latest incident, where 66-year-old Margaret Swan of Atlanta was stabbed to death on a train at the Oakland City MARTA Station led to the arrest of Elijah John Matthews…

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