夏洛特的过境安全恶化,尽管预算增加了三倍,武装人员减少,人员短缺,促使审计检查。 Charlotte's transit security worsened despite budget tripling, with fewer armed officers and staffing gaps, prompting audit scrutiny.

2025年9月30日公布的国家审计显示,尽管预算增加了两倍,夏洛特的过境安全已经下降,自2018年以来,武装军官从88人下降到39人。 A state audit released September 30, 2025, reveals Charlotte’s transit security has declined despite a tripling of the budget, with armed officers dropping to 39 from up to 88 since 2018. 由于8月份Iryna Zarutska被刺伤,这次审计发现工作人员短缺,覆盖范围存在缺口,包括48辆列车没有同时配备警卫。 The audit, prompted by the August stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, found staffing shortages and gaps in coverage, including no guard on all 48 trains simultaneously. CATS取消了先前的安保合同,在没有竞标的情况下转到专业警务处,引起了采购方面的关切。 CATS canceled a prior security contract and switched to Professional Police Services without competitive bidding, sparking procurement concerns. 虽然CATS声称人员配备已经增加了100%以上,并且正在与CMPD合作扩大巡逻,但骑手们报告了持续存在的安全问题。 Though CATS claims staffing has increased over 100% and is working with CMPD on expanded patrols, riders report ongoing safety issues. 最后报告有待提交。 A final report is pending.