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flag Charlotte adds bike and ATV patrols, more police to light rail after stabbing; rejects National Guard request.

flag 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. flag The move follows the August 22 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line. flag While the city is considering closed-system upgrades, fare enforcement remains a priority ahead of a November sales tax referendum. flag Despite a 40% drop in armed security hires, the city is adding more police officers to the rail system. flag 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.

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