Police Week: Officer Jennifer DellaVecchio
Officer Jennifer DellaVecchio began her career with the SEPTA Transit Police Department in January 2020 as a patrol officer. From the outset she set her sights on joining the department’s… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Jennifer DellaVecchio
Police Week: Officer Jaja Hall
Officer Jaja Hall brings 19 years of dedicated law enforcement experience to the SEPTA Transit Police Department. He began his career with SEPTA Police in 2006—quickly distinguishing himself through his… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Jaja Hall
Police Week: Sergeant Melissa McKenna
Sergeant Melissa McKenna has proudly served with the SEPTA Transit Police Department for the past eight years. Her career began as a patrol officer where she served for three years… Continue reading Police Week: Sergeant Melissa McKenna
Police Week: Officer Richard Donaldson
Officer Richard Donaldson has proudly served with the SEPTA Transit Police Department since October 2010. Over the course of his 15-year career he has contributed to several specialized units, including… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Richard Donaldson
Police Week: Officer Erick Garnett Jr.
Officer Erick Garnett Jr. is a proud and dedicated member of the SEPTA Transit Police Department—continuing a family legacy in law enforcement. His father served as a police officer in… Continue reading Police Week: Officer Erick Garnett Jr.
SEPTA Reports Largest One-Year Drop in Serious Crimes in Authority’s History
New Data Shows 33% Decrease in Assaults, Robberies & Other Incidents Through 2024
SEPTA had a 33% decrease in serious crimes on the system through 2024 compared to 2023, according to new data released today by the SEPTA Transit Police Department. With approximately… Continue reading SEPTA Reports Largest One-Year Drop in Serious Crimes in Authority’s History
SEPTA Reports 34% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through Third Quarter of 2024
New Data Shows Clearance Rate on Critical Incidents is 92%, Exceeding National Rates
PHILADELPHIA (October 24, 2024) – SEPTA had a 34% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023,… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 34% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through Third Quarter of 2024
SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
100 Full-Length Fare Gates to be Installed at Market-Frankford [L] & Broad Street [B] Line Stations
PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2024) – Following a successful pilot at 69th Street Transit Center, SEPTA is expanding its program to combat fare evasion with full-length gates at nine additional stations.… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
SEPTA Enhances Safety Measures for New School Year
Increased Patrols and Coordination with Law Enforcement Aim to Ensure Student Safety
PHILADELPHIA (August 21, 2024) – SEPTA is implementing an enhanced safety plan for the 2024-2025 school year, continuing its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of students who rely… Continue reading SEPTA Enhances Safety Measures for New School Year
SEPTA Announces Additional Safety Initiatives in Conjunction With FTA Recommendations
FTA’s Recommendations Will Advance the Work Already Underway to Address Key Safety & Security, Staffing, Training & Operational Practices & Procedural Issues
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2024) – SEPTA today announced that it will implement additional initiatives and a series of corrective action plans (CAPs) in response to a recent Safety Management Inspection… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Additional Safety Initiatives in Conjunction With FTA Recommendations
SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through First Half of 2024
SEPTA had a 37% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to new data released today… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 37% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through First Half of 2024
SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure
SEPTA’s Board today approved Operating and Capital Budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2025, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects. SEPTA’s total budget is $2.6 billion for… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Operating & Capital Budgets: Safe, Clean & Secure