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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Chicago boosts transit police presence after renewed federal funding cut threat over crime

Woman Burned Chicago - (Chicago Transit Authority)

The Chicago Transit Authority bolstered security on the public transport system Friday, a day after President Donald Trump's administration repeated its threat to withhold $50 million in federal funding if it didn't deliver a more aggressive crime-cutting plan.

The Chicago Police Department increased its daily presence on the city's transit system by 56%, from 77 to 120 officers. Private security K-9 units will jump 10% to 188.

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