CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Charlotte transit officials are taking steps to improve security in the wake of the deadly stabbing last week on a Blue Line train.

In December 2024, The Charlotte Area Transit System consolidated its safety and security operations under contracted firm Professional Security Services to streamline oversight and enhance service delivery.

CATS officials say over the last eight months, security officers conducted regular patrols of public and closed-off areas. Further, there are active enforcement officers to make sure people pay for fares, and officials are working with police to ban repeat offenders from public transportation.

CATS' ongoing safety efforts also include: • Deployment of security officers across the system during all hours of operation

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