Violent crime rate doubles on CTA rail system, even with stepped-up police efforts and far fewer riders – Chicago Tribune*

“People that are engaging in crimes and gang members — they’re not observing the stay-at-home order as much as most other folks,” said Matthew Cline, the Chicago Police Department’s commander of public transportation.
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Mike
5 years ago

“‘We’re arresting some people four or five times,’Cline said.”

“Cline said COVID-19 has complicated police efforts since jails aren’t holding as many people, and many of those committing crimes on the rail system are repeat offenders.”

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