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MBTA Transit Police Crime Statistics |
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MBTA Transit Police Department |
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Since its creation in 1968, the MBTA Transit Police Department has continuously evolved to meet the public safety needs of the MBTA's transportation network. The MBTA operates a transit system that dates back to the Boston Elevated Company established in 1894 and is the oldest subway system in the country. It is now comprised of 5 subway lines to include the Silver Line, 13 commuter rail lines, 4 passenger ferry routes, 181 bus routes and para-transit, The Ride. The MBTA covers nearly 3,244 square miles and operates over 2,200 vehicles on a daily basis. This vast transportation network is responsible for an average of over one million passenger trips every day, in a community with a daytime population of over two and a half million people. With an increase in population and the transportation service area throughout the years, legislation introduced the MBTA Transit Police Department to police the MBTA system. |
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Today's MBTA Transit Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Paul MacMillan, consists of over 250 sworn personnel especially trained to meet the unique challenges of securing the urban transit environment. In addition to 800 hours of training mandated by state law under the Municipal Police Training Committee, MBTA Transit Police Officers receive specialized training in anti-terrorism, youth relations, juvenile law, cultural diversity, and "right of way" railroad safety training. This specialized training enhances the abilities and skills that are necessary for MBTA Transit Police Officers to effectively provide professional and quality service to the unique public it serves. |
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On July 26, 2008, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) voted unanimously to grant full Re-Accreditation status to the MBTA Transit Police Department. CALEA grants this status to law enforcement agencies that are found to be in compliance with over 400 standards that represent the highest level of law enforcement professionalism. On March 6, 2008, the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MA-PAC) officially voted to award Re-Certification status to the MBTA Transit Police Department. The Transit Police was the tenth department in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to achieve certification status. |
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The MBTA Transit Police Department has jurisdiction and full police authority in all of the 175 cities and towns that comprise the MBTA service area. Outside the 175 cities and towns, the Transit Police exercises street railway police powers on the vehicles, properties and rights of way that comprise the Commuter Rail System. The Transit Police is proud to promote safety and security throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts while working closely with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The MBTA Transit Police Department provides police services to patrons and employees of the Authority on MBTA property and vehicles. Having all the powers conferred or imposed upon Police Officers of cities and towns (Chapter 664 of the Acts of 1968), MBTA Transit Police Officers are assigned to one of three divisions in the Department: Patrol Operations Division, Investigative Services Division and Administrative Services Division. Transit Police Officers are responsible for the: |
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MBTA Transit Police Bag Inspections |
MBTA Transit Police 2006-2007 Annual Report |
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In the following pages you will find an overview of the Transit Police Department and its core capabilities. You will also find tips designed to help you stay safe, monthly stats and plans for the future. As we strive to achieve excellence in transit community policing, we recognize our most valuable assets are the very people we are working to protect - the riding public. |
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There are several downloadable PDF files in this website. A free downloadable version of Adobe Reader is available on-line. <<<Click here to download>>> |
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