The automatic camera enforcement technology will help to record incidents and license plate information of cars passing open streetcar doors as riders get on and off.
BART reported its safety and security initiatives supported a 17 percent decrease in overall crime from the previous year, with violent crime down 11 percent over the same period.
The in-house detective bureau will help the agency to directly perform investigations on thefts and any other criminal activity that may occur on its property.
The public safety officer and public safety ambassador programs will work to improve rider experience and safety and security within the agency’s service areas.
According to new data released by the SEPTA Transit Police Department, the agency saw the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in its 43-year history.
