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Charlotte adds bike and ATV patrols, more police to light rail after stabbing; rejects National Guard request.
Charlotte officials announced new security measures for the CATS light rail system on October 3, 2025, including patrols by private security officers using bikes and all-terrain vehicles, increased police presence, and targeted outreach efforts.
The move follows the August 22 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line.
While the city is considering closed-system upgrades, fare enforcement remains a priority ahead of a November sales tax referendum.
Despite a 40% drop in armed security hires, the city is adding more police officers to the rail system.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg FOP has called for National Guard deployment amid a recent spike in homicides, but Mayor Vi Lyles has rejected the request, stating federal involvement is unnecessary.
Charlotte agrega patrullas de bicicletas y ATV, más policía al tren ligero después del apuñalamiento; rechaza la solicitud de la Guardia Nacional.