A watchful
@cta
employee alerted a
@CPD_BCT
Gang Investigations team to the presence of robbery suspects at Jackson Red Line. CPD quickly detained the individual who was subsequently identified as committing a robbery two days prior. Excellent teamwork! Charges are pending.
Platform Roll Call at Roosevelt/Red Line. The Public Transportation Section will continue to be visible on our transit system to ensure the safety for
@cta
customers.
@Chicago_Police
While patrolling the Red Line station at Roosevelt early this morning, the Public Transportation 7393 Tactical Team took a male subject into custody and a weapon was recovered. Felony charges were approved. Great work Officers with your keen observations!
@cta
@Chicago_Police
This morning, the
@CPDTransit
Transit Security Team conducted a Retail Corridor Mission between the
@CTA
Grand and Roosevelt stations to maintain visibility.
Tactical officers from the Public Transportation Section (7397) recovered this firearm with attached laser sight during an investigatory stop on the Green Line Roosevelt platform & charged accordingly
Many thanks to K9 Dario. He is retiring after many years of loyal service to the Chicago Police Department and the City of Chicago. Thank you for a job well done. Truly appreciated.
@CPDTransit
@Chicago_Police
@CPD_BCT
@cta
Last night, a Gang Investigations team riding the
@cta
Red Line were alerted to a cell phone theft at 35th. CPD detained the offender who was IDed by the victim, arrested, and charged with theft. The victim's cell phone was recovered and returned. Great work,
@CPD_BCT
!
Public Transportation's 7392 tactical team conducted a safe ride mission, talking with riders and enforcing CTA ordinance rules, on the Orange Line this morning. You can find the
@cta
rules of conduct at
@Chicago_Police
@CPD_BCT
Violent crime in April was also down 14% compared to April 2022. We will continue to work closely with
@cta
to provide a safe experience for all riders across the public transit system.
A 17-year-old male offender was arrested and charged with three felony counts of armed robbery after being identified as the person responsible for robbing multiple victims on the
@cta
between October 2021 and February 2022. Great work by our Public Transit Section detectives.
@CWBChicago
We take these crimes extremely serious and ask any victims to come forward and make a report. The police would like to be able to charge this individual with the highest charge possible but without a victim the likelihood of a felony charge is unlikely.
Public Transportation Officers are out tonight
@cta
locations all over the city, from Howard Redline to 95th Redline, keeping riders and Santa safe!
@CPD_BCT
@Chicago_Police
Platform Roll Call at Chicago/Red Line this morning to begin this Memorial Day weekend. Let us remember what this holiday is all about - those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸
#WeRemember
#StaySafe
Thank you for 26 years of service! A true gem in SDSC room after serving on the Transit Security Team
@CPDTransit
. Exceptional knowledge of
@CTA
camera system. Graduate of Curie High School and lifelong resident of 60638. Congratulations on your new career. We will miss you.
Officer Thomas, congrats and best wishes on your well-deserved retirement! A true Chicagoan who lived, played, and worked for the community, he grew up here, played on the ‘84 Simeon HS Basketball Championship team, and served CHA police for 8 yrs and CPD for 22. We’ll miss you!
All of us here at Public Transportation Section wants everyone to be safe while ringing in the new year! Our Officers are out spreading safety awareness for the
@cta
ridership.Happy New Year to all!
@Chicago_Police
@CPD_BCT
The Public Transit Section tactical team and detectives worked together to arrest and charge three juvenile offenders involved in five separate robbery and armed robbery incidents on the
@cta
. Our officers and detectives work daily to enhance safety across our transit system.
Congratulations on your retirement, Johnny! You stood as PTS's most important and dedicated employee for 23 years, unmatched in your dedication to PTS and your care for others. We wish we knew more people like you! PTS will not be the same without you.
Wether you are headed to Lollapalooza or the many festivals in the city this weekend, PTS Canine Officers are out at State and Lake
@cta
station today ensuring all riders travel safely.
@CPD_BCT
@Chicago_Police
The offender has been charged with Aggravated Battery for the stabbing incident on the
@CTA
Austin Blue Line. Oak Park PD, 015th District, and Area Four Detectives responded well and put in a lot of effort.
@CPDTransit
Felony Narcotics Arrest made yesterday, by our 7397 Public Transportation Tactical Team at the CTA Roosevelt Station - Red Line. Good work by our officers!
@CPD_BCT
@Chicago_Police
@cta
Congrats to our 3 retiring officers! Together, these hard-working officers served our community for 86 years, 50+ with PTS. Each was passionate about strengthening positive interactions with the unhoused. Enjoy this new chapter of your lives!
@CTA
, maybe lifetime passes?
It's a beautiful day for the Wicker Park Fest! Public Transportation K9 Lun and K9 Arkus are out at Damen Blue Line and Division Blue Line ensuring the safety of festival goers!
@cta
@Chicago_Police
@CPD_BCT
While patrolling the Red Line station at Cermak last night, the Public Transportation 7391 Tactical Team took a male subject into custody and a weapon was recovered. Felony charges were approved. Great work Officers with your keen observations!
Did you know we have a Strategic Decision Support Center focused on
@cta
safety? The SDSC room works hand-in-hand with officers patrolling the transit system to monitor safety & respond quickly to active incidents. This collaboration is key to enhancing safety for all CTA riders.
@CpdTransit
officers riding the Red Line at Harrison observed a person smoking a lit brown cigar containing cannabis aboard a
@cta
train. A name check revealed two serviceable warrants and 500 grams of suspect cannabis were recovered. Great work by the 7393 Team!
@CPD_BCT
Public Transportation Canine Officers out at the Harold Washington Library
@cta
station this evening ensuring the safety of all riders.
@CPD_BCT
@Chicago_Police
JB, Congrats on your well-deserved retirement after 29 years! A born and raised Southsider, Hyde Park HS & SIU graduate, and Phi Beta Sigma member, JB started in Englewood & retires from PTS. Joined by wife Dione and daughter Jasmine, JB says relationships make the job rewarding.
With the holiday weekend wrapping up, the Public Transportation Section conducts an outdoor roll call at the Chicago Red Line. Have a safe night!
@CPD_Media
@cta
@CPD_BCT
As
@cpdtransit
Transit Security Team conducted a platform check on the
@CTA
State and Lake Green Line, officers detained and recovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun and suspected cannabis. Charges of Felony UUW by Felon approved. A great job by the PTS officers on CTA!
Last night at 12:31 a.m.
@CPDTransit
Tactical Team arrested a male subject recovering a weapon from CTA Roosevelt Green Line. CCSAO approved felony charges for UUW - Weapon - Felon Poss/Use Firearm/Parole. Excellent effort by Officers!
Chicago Police Transit Security, recognizing recent events and attacks on the Chinese American community, and understanding the strategic location of the Red Line Cermak Station, conduct a homeland security sweep of the station leading up to this weekends events
Affinity Officers from the Public Transportation Section
@cta
Roosevelt redline conducting safety awareness summit for the ridership.
@CPD_BCT
@Chicago_Police
On Sept 7th, members of the 7397 Public Transportation Section Tactical Team conducted a street stop in the vicinity of 9th and State and arrested a subject carrying an illegally converted automatic Glock 19 with high capacity magazine. Felony charges approved.
The Night Ministry
@cta
95th redline providing food and medical services to the homeless. If you or someone you know that is in need of these services let them know.
@Chicago_Police
@CPD_BCT
Transit Security Explosive Detection Canine teams conduct a Homeland Security Sweep in conjunction with a CPD Department wide operational readiness drill this evening at the 95th Red Line Station
Congrats on your retirement, Officer Summers! A lifelong Southsider, graduate of Mount Carmel ‘87 and Bradley, and member of Omega Psi Phi (Que Dawgs), your kindness and inclusiveness have given hope to everyone around you.
There were a lot of people traveling to and from the 2023 Sueos Music Festival at
@cta
Roosevelt Station during those two days. Various CTA stations were patrolled by
@CPDTransit
Transit Security Teams.
@cpdtransit
Transit Security Team conducted a Retail Corridor Mission from
@cta
Grand to Roosevelt Red Line stations today. Checks are conducted at stations and on platforms, and the team rides between stops. We want you to enjoy your ride and feel safe.
Chicago Police Transit Security Explosive Detection Canine Teams conduct a sweep of the platform at Cermak/Green Line. The ever present threat of terrorism and the close proximity of Wintrust Arena and McCormick Place, being ever vigilant for the citizens of Chicago is important.
Platform mission was conducted by
@cpd_transit
Transit Security Team
@CTA
95th/Dan Ryan Station Red Line tonight. Increasing our visibility and presence is vital, especially on 95th Street which has 24-hour Red Line service and more than 20,000 passengers per day.
Increasing the safety of
@CTA
patrons and employees. Tonight, officers from
@ChicagoCAPS01
and
@CPDTransit
conducted a public safety drill at the
@CTA
Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green Line) Station
The river north entertainment area is one of the highest traveled areas relative to the CTA. The Red Line Grand station is at the epicenter of the action. Transit Security Canine Teams conduct a homeland security sweep of the Grand Red Line Station.
@CpdTransit
personnel and
@Chicago_Police
assigned to the Bureau of Patrol took in a beautiful
#Chicago
#sunset
from the
@cta
Orange line platform during Friday's critical incident mobilization drill. CPD's drills are imperative to preparedness and passenger safety.
@CPD_BCT
Suspect now known as Darren Jones attacked a woman on a green line train. Officers tracked the offender and set up surveillance and after being identified in a photo array arrested Darren Jones who was then charged with Robbery, Agg Batt and attempted criminal sexual assault.