CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — After weeks of frequent riders telling transit leaders they haven’t noticed any extra security in the aftermath of the light rail stabbing, we’re finally getting a better idea of when CATS will roll out additional officers.
The third-party security group CATS uses is now fully staffed to patrol the Blue Line. Twenty off-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers will work them to help increase visibility. Starting next week, CATS leaders will roll out security teams on bikes and utility task vehicles.
“Having safe transportation is absolutely essential to any city that’s going to grow or continue to grow like we are,” said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles…