Metrolinx Boosts Union Station Safety with More Cops

0:00Metrolinx is stepping up safety at Toronto's Union Station by bringing in more police officers. Riders have raised concerns, so they're adding paid duty cops to team up with the agency's special constables. This move aims to tighten coordination and speed up responses to any issues. These special constables get top training from Ontario Police College Standards, plus extra skills and transit ops in de-escalation. It's all about handling tough spots safely and keeping things smooth for everyone. Riders should feel more secure now, especially as crowds build for summer events. Metrolinx wants to ease those worries before the rush hits hard. Looking ahead, they're hiring even more officers across the whole system. Customer protection staff and other workers will give body-worn cameras too, building on the dash cams already in geotransit and UP express vehicles. With over half a million extra passengers expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alone, this ramps up their full safety plan, so folks can. Ride easy to matches, concerts, or just work.

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