On Oct. 10, Austin’s public transit agency, Capital Metro , announced the hiring of a new transit police chief. The position is slated to oversee a new transit police force tasked with increasing safety for both riders and transit operators.

The overview

With over 30 years in law enforcement, RenEarl Bowie has been selected to lead the 14-member transit police department.

“[Bowie] is highly respected in our community for his leadership and commitment to policing the right way—through service, accountability and strong community relationships,” CapMetro President and CEO Dottie Watkins said in a statement.

The appointment comes several months after the agency swore in its first candidate, Eric Robins, who accepted a different position overseeing a Houston-area school district soon a

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