CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A report released Tuesday from the state finds that the Charlotte Area Transit System, also known as CATS, has reduced their armed security by at least 40% since 2018.

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor published a special report on CATS security on Tuesday, Sept. 30. It’s believed to be the state’s first in-depth look at the contracted security for Charlotte’s public transportation system.

The CATS security audit was in response to the deadly stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a light rail car in August.

Here’s a look at what’s in the new report from the state auditor’s office.

New report finds decrease in armed security

State Auditor Dave Boliek said that in 2018, the Charlotte Area Transit System had a security contract with G4S Secure

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