With Black Friday coming next week and the holiday shopping season approaching, Chicago police and transit officials are offering tips to help keep bus and train riders safe while they shop.
The Chicago Police Department’s public transportation section held a public roll call Tuesday morning at the Clark & Lake CTA station to highlight an increased security presence along transit routes across the city.
“We’re trying to increase our visibility and presence on mass transit,” CPD Public Transportation Section Commander Joe Bird said. “We want to let the riders know that during the holiday season as the ridership increases, that we’re out here to serve and protect them.”
Safety tips offered by the CPD include: being aware of your surroundings, securing wallets and phones in zipped pockets, keeping shopping bags close to you and keeping headphone