SEPTA Transit Police Plan Safety Adjustments As Philadelphia Students Head Back To School

CBS Philadelphia

August 23, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- After a 2023-24 academic year that included multiple after-school shootings, SEPTA announced a new safety plan to protect the approximately 55,000 students who rely on public transportation.

SEPTA Transit Police is pledging more police coverage during school arrival and dismissal times, more of a presence in areas near multiple schools and a greater focus on observing and tracking surveillance cameras in real-time to help fight and deter crime before and after school.

The transit agency says it is prioritizing riders' safety.

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