SEPTA Transit Police give behind-the-scene look at Virtual Patrol Unit

SEPTA SEPTA Transit Police give behind-the-scene look at Virtual Patrol Unit SEPTA Transit Police are giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the Virtual Patrol Unit is solving cases and reducing crime. WPVI By 6abc Digital Staff Friday, November 6, 2026 6:23PM Share Follow 6abc on Google PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA Transit Police are giving a behind-the-scenes look at how the Virtual Patrol Unit is solving cases and reducing crime. The transit agency says patrol specialists watch live feeds remotely, and dispatch officers where they're needed. RELATED: New SEPTA security detail aims to detect and deter rider violations Whether it's with thousands of cameras or just a pair of officers, the SEPTA Transit Police is taking a new approach to improve ride quality. Foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl is 5th-grade teacher | What we know 1 hour ago Man arrested for random murder, sexual assault inside Philadelphia salon: Police 1 hour ago 81-year-old Delaware man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff This has led to a dramatic drop in some crimes, particularly in things, like copper thefts. Overall, in the third quarter of 2026, there has been a 10% reduction in serious crime, compared to the same period last year. That includes a 35%decrease in aggravated assaults. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics PHILADELPHIA SEPTA MASS TRANSIT SUBWAY CRIME Person struck by Amtrak train near Glenolden; SEPTA service impacted Woman struck, killed by SEPTA trolley in SW Philadelphia identified SEPTA buys Canadian train cars to boost fleet SEPTA real-time tools back online after security patches installed Watch Live ON NOW What we know about the foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old 1 hour ago Man arrested for random murder, sexual assault inside salon 1 hour ago Man, 81, tied up, tortured with hot syrup during robbery: Sheriff Dog shot after 9-year-old boy attacked in Parkside: Police 20 minutes ago Officials condemn boycott of Jewish-owned restaurants in Philly 2 hours ago AccuWeather: Rain shifts east 1 hour ago DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Pennsylvania, in 1970s: State police DOJ sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in US illegally 1 hour ago