In November 2022, two men affiliated with a Metro violence prevention program assaulted another individual on a station platform, captured in disturbing video footage. These men were employed as "community intervention specialists" intended for violence de-escalation within Metro's services. The incident raises serious questions about the oversight of Metro's multimillion-dollar safety initiatives, especially following the indictment of Eugene 'Big U' Henley, the co-founder of the organization that received nearly $2 million in funding. Metro subsequently severed ties with both the individuals involved and Henley's group, amidst concerns about crime prevention accountability.
In November 2022, two men connected to a Metro safety program beat up another man on a station platform. Video footage shows the violent altercation.
Metro has touted the multimillion-dollar safety program as an integral solution to its fight against crime amid a surge in attacks throughout the rail and bus system.
Trust in law enforcement has waned, leading Metro to introduce unarmed community intervention specialists for violence de-escalation, despite recent incidents raising oversight concerns.
Metro awarded a three-year contract for nearly $25 million to the Lee Andrews Group to manage the community intervention specialist program, further emphasizing their commitment to safety.
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