Overview
- The new METRO Police substation at 7003 Harrisburg Blvd next to Magnolia Park Transit Center is now operating as a permanent base with 24/7 patrols.
- The hub concentrates on the METRORail Green Line and offers a walk-in point for the public, which Mayor John Whitmire said welcomes everyone without immigration checks to build trust.
- METRO Police Chief Ban Tien said decentralizing officers and using investigative technology will help identify suspects faster and reach incidents sooner.
- Preparing for a surge in riders tied to the 2026 World Cup, METRO has entered a heightened posture that blends uniformed patrols with plainclothes units across the system.
- Leaders outlined next steps that include brighter lighting and platform enclosures downtown and a similar police hub near the Red Line in the coming months.