Daily News | SEPTA officially names a new police chief amid concerns of transit system crime
SEPTA Transit police underneath Market Street at 15th investigating a 2022 shooting. The department's acting chief officially got the top job Friday.SEPTA appointed acting Transit Police Chief Charles Lawson to do the job permanently Friday, the transit agency reported.
“Chuck’s three decades of dedication to the Authority makes him the ideal candidate to address the challenges we face on our system every day,” said Leslie Richards, SEPTA general manager and CEO. “Under his leadership, we will continue to enhance our safety and security efforts, ensuring the best environment for our employees and riders.”
Nestel exited the job amid concerns over a spike in crime during the pandemic. Robberies and aggravated assaults on the transit system increased more than 80% from 2019 to 2021 despite ridership on SEPTA’s vehicles plummeting. Meanwhile, Nestel had a rocky relationship with the department’s rank and file.
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