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BART PD makes arrest in shooting at Pittsburg Center Station
“It’s heartwarming to know your work is making a difference”: The BART Police Department honors exceptional officers and civilians at 11th annual awards ceremony
New video boosts BART PD effort to hire more officers
Puppies rescued during stolen vehicle arrest
New numbers show fewer BART trains impacted by unwanted behavior
BART General Manager appoints Kevin Franklin as Chief of Police
BART PD earns highest level of accreditation from expert law enforcement panel
BART PD’s Progressive Policing Bureau wins prestigious national award for innovation
BART holds outreach events and survey for BART Police Headquarters
BART Police Department doubles down on commitment to fill 28 officer vacancies
BART looks to bolster number of police on trains by approving significant pay increase to help recruit officers
BART PD reports strong monthly arrest totals amid redeployment plan that boosts safety presence in trains
BART Police Department takes immediate action following allegations of racist language
Statement from Interim Chief of Police Kevin Franklin regarding 5/10/23 stabbing
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez announces retirement
Pistol-whipping suspect identified by BART cameras and arrested for attempted homicide
Community listening session on behalf of the California Department of Justice and BART PD (3/9)
Arrest made in connection with January attack at Richmond Station
Public comment portal now open for BART PD's compliance with CALEA standards
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez statement on the horrific death of Tyre Nichols
Roll with Us: Crisis Intervention Specialists make a direct impact every day
BART PD makes arrests in fatal shooting in plaza above 24th Street/Mission Station in San Francisco
A cart, a cop, and $100: Eighth annual Shop with a Cop brings joy to children in need
BART Police honor outstanding officers and civilians at tenth annual BPD Awards Ceremony
BART Police's newest Deputy Chief, Ja'Son Scott, knows community connections matter
Boost in visible BPD presence fuels increase in felony arrests
Suspect charged in connection with August shooting aboard train in Oakland
BART Police hosts Trunk or Treat at Concord Station on 10/27/22 4-7pm
BART Deputy Chief of Police on BART’s 1972 opening day and a lifetime riding trains
BART PD arrests suspect wanted for fatal stabbing above 24th Street Mission Station
“Excited delirium” removed from BART Police Department policy manual and will no longer be used in written reports
Crisis Intervention Specialist Stephine Barnes shares her story of helping those on BART in need
‘Everything happens for a reason’: BART Police officer played semi-pro soccer before joining department
BART Police arrest two suspects in Saturday shooting
Coffee with a Cop helps BART Police forge a link with locals
Five new BART Police officers graduate from Alameda County Sheriff’s Department academy
BPD begins public process of adopting required Military Equipment Use Policy
‘A little gesture that means a lot’: BART PD’s Special Engagement Team gives out free socks to those in need
BART Independent Police Auditor presents Positive Outcome Award to Officer William Baker
Podcast: Four female leaders take center stage as BART celebrates Women's History Month
BART PD showcases teams helping to prevent crime and harassment amid ridership surge
Suspect arrested following fatal shooting at Civic Center Station
Crisis Intervention Specialists on the job in the BART system are already making a difference
BART Police holds Trunk or Treat at North Berkeley 10/28/21
BART Community Service Officers reunite missing 12-year-old boy with family
Notice of discussion of proposed surveillance technologies on 8/26/21
BART Police hosting National Night Out at seven BART stations 8/3/21
BART PD participates in torch run for Special Olympics
BART adds the prohibition of sexual harassment to the customer code of conduct
Mother in Hawaii reunites with homeless son with help from BART Police
BART PD now hiring Crisis Intervention Specialists and Transit Ambassadors
BART Police Chief's statement condemning violence against Asian American Pacific Islanders
BART PD Community Service Officers help make food bank deliveries
BART Police Department staff volunteer for Read Across America
BART Ambassadors mark one-year anniversary: "We see a lot of things"
BART Police Chief Ed Alvarez on how to build a progressive policing presence
BART officer helps mother find her homeless daughter: “People aren’t mentally ill from 9-to-5”
BART creates new position to implement Strategic Homelessness Action Plan
Center for Policing Equity and BART PD release findings from policing practices study
BART Police Department to adopt all recommendations from new Center for Policing Equity report
BART earns prestigious honor for innovation in public safety
BART PD employees donate to jacket, glove drive to warm hearts and hands of day laborers
Board approves continuing Police Ambassador Program
Stabbing suspect in custody
BPD raises money for cancer research with special uniform patches this fall
BPD launches Text BART Police
BART affirms commitment to progressive policing and fighting racism
Joint statement from BART PD and the Independent Police Auditor on the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis
BART PD reports decline in crime rate for third straight month
BPD takes comprehensive look at enforcement data, embraces enhanced training
Officer involved shooting at El Cerrito del Norte Station
BART Police Chief outlines his vision for safety
Police take assault suspect into custody in connection with fight on train
New ambassador program deployed on trains
General Manager appoints Ed Alvarez as Chief of Police
BART to launch ambassador program on trains in February
BPD fare inspections lead to opportunity to help family
Sexual assault suspect taken into custody
Update on 11/19 homicide aboard Warm Springs-bound train
BART PD reaches hiring milestone
BART secures $1.7 million federal grant for police patrols
BART PD swears in 10 officers, exceeds 2018 hiring numbers
BART PD taking new steps to combat cellphone thefts
BART Police begin implementation of Narcan opioid antidote
BART Police make arrests in connection with series of cellphone thefts
BPD seeks identity of hit-and-run suspect
BART PD gains prestigious accreditation
BART-dedicated Homeless Outreach Team expanding to Mission Stations
New platform emergency call boxes now available at Coliseum Station
BART Police release photos of suspect in Daly City Assault
BART Police begin extra patrols
Juvenile suspect under arrest following fatal shooting
BART Police release image of Fruitvale Station stabbing suspect
BART PD seeks prestigious accreditation; public meeting planned
New details and boost in reward for 2016 West Oakland homicide
New BPD labor contract to boost officer retention and recruitment
BART Police Cupcakes for Kids helps sweeten holidays for low-income families
BART PD to host "Trunk or Treat" event at Pittsburg/Bay Point Station
Go inside BPD's video surveillance recovery room
BART board approves expansion of fare inspection teams
Coffee and conversation: BART Police get public feedback at Civic Center Station
Arrest made in connection with knife incident at MacArthur Station
BART receives $6.8 million safety and security grant
BART PD makes arrest in connection with stabbing outside Warm Springs Station
BART Board votes on portions of Safety and Security Action Plan, calls for night board meeting
Suspect sought for assault at MacArthur Station apprehended
You're invited to join BART Police for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7
BART General Manager proposes Safety and Security Action Plan
Man wanted in fatal attack at Bay Fair Station arrested
BART Safety Tips
BART year to date crime stats through June
Murder suspect in MacArthur stabbing now in custody
BART joins new partnership to improve conditions at Civic Center Station
Homeward bound: Woman who was BART’s 1st LEAD drug-diversion referral reunites with mom
Robberies and violent crime down on BART amid increase in felony arrests
BART PD and San Francisco PD team up on joint foot patrols in downtown San Francisco
Coliseum Station stabbing suspect identified
BART Police Department reports surge in arrests for 2017
SF Sheriff will conduct training exercises at Millbrae Station 3/22
Alert rider helps BART Police find missing Fremont boy
Proof of Payment policy is in effect
Statement on January 3, 2018 BPD officer-involved shooting
Proof of payment required starting in 2018
Building bridges: BART PD's Shop With A Cop program helps those in need
Extra patrols and alert rider help nab car break-in suspect
Behind the scenes: BART's partnership in LEAD program addressing homelessness
BPD seeks vandalism suspect who drew offensive images on BART property
BART Board Adopts Proof of Payment Ordinances
BART PD holds "Trunk or Treat" events for kids at Coliseum and South Hayward stations
BART’s focused approach to addressing the homeless crisis
BPD announces arrests in two felony cases
BPD releases update on Lafayette assault
BPD releases new information on robbery suspect
BART police seek public's help in search for attempted robbery suspect
BART PD asks for the public's help to find armed robbery suspect
BART Police Chief announces $10,000 hiring bonus to promote officer recruitment
New BPD arrest highlights BART’s efforts to crackdown on cellphone thefts
BART police arrest suspect wanted for two recent attacks
Latest BPD arrest comes amid cellphone theft awareness campaign
Join BART Police Aug. 1 for National Night Out to help keep BART safe
BART PD connects young gunshot survivor to SF pro soccer team for a night to remember
BART completes installation of security cameras in train cars
BART seeking public’s help in locating Lafayette teen
Go inside our Emergency Operations Center
New transparency initiative increases public’s access to BART crime data
Gio's Journey: Boy who loves trains gets special BART experience
BART auto burglary suspect take into custody
BART Police asks public help in identifying sexual battery suspect
New Police Chief officially sworn in
One suspect in custody in April 22 Coliseum Station robbery; more warrants issued
Carlos Rojas will be BART's new Chief of Police
Alert Station Agent and BART police thwart bike thief
BART partners with SF to divert mentally ill and addicts from jail to treatment
BART Police Explorers program seeks youth interested in law enforcement careers
BART Police wrap up successful drug operation at Civic Center
Training police leaders: BART PD on forefront with Safe Communities Institute
BART employees to sell cupcakes for “Shop with a Cop” program
BART PD holds Black Friday safety events at Bay Fair and West Oakland stations
BART PD volunteer chaplain coordinator takes on national role in black law enforcement group
Behind the scenes on Veterans Day: How BART & partners help homeless vets get off streets
BART and Oakland Police team up to arrest carjacking suspects
Families can “Trunk or Treat” at Fruitvale and Richmond stations 10/28
Two BART Police Officers praised for work to help homeless man
Podcast: Follow along on patrol with BART Police
BART PD's National Night Out effort focusing on community ties at a pivotal time
Human trafficking: It’s in our communities, and BART aims to be part of the solution
Sharp-eyed BART customer and Station Agents foil bike thieves
BART Police release video of West Oakland shooting suspect
Police, Station Agent team up to arrest suspected catalytic converter thieves
BART outfitting remainder of fleet with cameras
BART Police ask for public’s help identifying shooting suspect
BART PD's "Shop With A Cop" brightens needy youngsters' holiday season
BART employees to sell cupcakes for “Shop with a Cop” program
In the community: BART PD Sgt. teaches life lessons with school program
Formerly homeless vet counts blessings, including BART outreach
BART Police host National Night Out events on Aug. 4
BART Police Explorers: Program exposes youth to law enforcement careers, builds character
Safety first, safely Fourth!
BART Police Adopt Policy for Interactions with Transgender People
BART helps connect homeless Vietnam veteran to a home of his own
Board votes to ban e-cigarettes
BART Police Chief Kenton Rainey's column on moving the community forward