BART is decreasing security patrol on its trains. 

The transit system increased security after a number of violent attacks over the past few months. 

Officers had been working 10-hour days, 6-days a week. 

But now BART is cutting back. 

BART says emergency staffing was only for three weeks, and now whether or not officers want to work overtime is up to them, which means you’ll likely see fewer officers on BART. 

The emergency staffing went into effect after three people were stabbed to death at BART stations in less than a week in July. 

First — a 51-year-old man was assaulted at the Pleasant Hill station, later dying from his injuries. 

Then a 47-year-old man was attacked at the Bay Fair station and died. 

Then 18-year-old Nia Wilson was stabbed and killed at the MacArthur station. 

All the attackers have been arrested. 

BART says they are no longer forcing their officers to work 6-day 10-hour shifts, but rather officers who want the overtime will get it. 

BART says they’re looking to fill about two dozen vacancies on the force. 

But for now, you’ll likely be seeing fewer officers during your commutes. 

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