Charlotte City Council approves plan for private security firm to patrol more around transit system

Charlotte City Council approves enhanced CATS security plan with greater jurisdiction

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Security officers on Charlotte’s public transit system are expanding their jurisdiction following the deadly stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line last month. The Charlotte City Council voted unanimously Monday night to allow officers to operate and patrol in areas around transit centers and along the rail trail between station platforms. Mayor Vi Lyles said Zarutska’s murder remains top of mind for the…

Charlotte City Council approves plan for private security firm to patrol more around transit system

The Charlotte City Council voted Monday for Professional Police Services, or PPS, to patrol areas in and around Charlotte Area Transit System property.

NC: Security get expanded jurisdiction beyond transit after Charlotte train stabbing

The private security company patrolling Charlotte public transportation will soon have expanded jurisdiction on where officers can make arrests and issue citations.