DART Enhances Security Focus with Contract Security Officers

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced this week the addition of more than 100 contract Transit Security Officers (TSO) to improve public safety and security for DART commuters. 

TSOs will provide enhanced service on DART’s light rail vehicles and platforms, as well as vehicles and platforms with the Trinity Railway Express, with a focus on DART Code of Conduct violations and any potential unlawful activities on DART property. The TSOs join the agency’s 252 budgeted DART Police Officers and Fare Enforcement Officers in ensuring DART riders have a safe and secure experience.  

The TSO program is scheduled to be fully staffed by mid-August, but security officers can already be seen patrolling DART vehicles. The project uses Ridership Improvement Funds approved by the DART Board of Directors to improve security, cleanliness, and reliability for riders across the 13 service area cities, including Richardson. 

Website: www.dart.org/news