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Jul 01, 2021

Metro Transit Police Didn’t Properly Investigate Or Document More Than 3,000 Complaints, Inspector General Says

It’s the latest in a long list of issues at MTPD in recent years.

Apr 23, 2021

Advocates Criticize Report On Metro Transit Police For Lacking Transparency

The two-page report includes no names, dates, or narratives of the incidents reviewed by the independent panel meant to hold the transit police accountable.

Dec 15, 2020

D.C. Council Approves Bill To Establish A Metro Transit Police Civilian Review Board

Virginia and Maryland legislatures still have to approve the same measures, but community leaders say it’s a step in the right direction.

Sep 24, 2019

A Man Is Suing Metro Police For Repeatedly Tasing Him In A Station

The incident in question was captured on cellphone video that was posted on Twitter and quickly prompted a backlash against the MTPD officers.

Jul 26, 2019

Former Metro Transit Police Officer Indicted For Civil Rights Violations While On Duty

Officials say Officer Andra Vance subjected a person to unlawful seizure when he repeatedly struck them in the head and choked them with his baton.

Jun 25, 2019

Councilmembers Ask Metro To Remove Officer From Duty After Tasing Incident

The United States Attorney’s Office for D.C. has not filed charges against the man who was tased, though it could choose to do so at a later date, a spokesperson told DCist.

Aug 03, 2016

Metro Transit Officer Charged With Attempting To Support ISIS

He allegedly sent codes for gift cards to an undercover FBI agent.

Jul 27, 2016

Operations Resume At Union Station After Evacuation

MARC and VRE service was briefly suspended.

May 24, 2016

Metro Will Now Report Violent Crimes On The Same Day

The change in policy came a day after the public first learned about a rape that took place aboard a Red Line train last month.

Nov 16, 2015

Metro Transit Police Ramps Up Activity In Wake Of Paris Attacks

Riders will be able to observe an increased police presence in the Metro system.

 
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