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Dallas Area Rapid Transit's police department serves the city's transit system independently and subordinately from city law enforcement agencies. (Courtesy DART)
Richardson

DART selects Charles Cato as new chief of police for transit agency's law enforcement department

By Rebecca Heliot

DART’s police department consists of 250 licensed police officers, 110 fare enforcement officers and 67 support staff members. New chief of police Charles Cato will oversee the department’s security services and current and future emergency preparedness initiatives.

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