The National Police Association Endorses the Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans rely on subways, buses, and other forms of public transportation to get to their jobs, classes, and appointments. In some cities, these transportation hubs have become magnets for lawlessness and heinous violent crimes. It isn't just passengers who are at risk, either; assaults on transit workers have surged in recent years.

The Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025 (S. 2814), a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Tim Scott (SC) and Thom Tillis (NC), is designed to strengthen personal safety on federally funded transportation systems. It will accomplish this by improving how crime is tracked and mandating the creation of a task force to develop safety strategies. This bill, endorsed by the National Police Association (NPA), is currently in the Senate Banking Committee for deliberation. The text for the bill is here.

This bill mandates the creation of a 13-member, multi-faceted task force, to be chaired by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) administrator. Its additional 12 members will be representatives for various transit agencies and associations, law enforcement agencies, and transit employees. The task force would propose recommendations for improving safety on our nation's public transportation systems, then submit a report with their findings to Congress.

"Our nation has crossed yet another unacceptable line when people rightfully fear being victimized for doing something as routine as taking a bus or riding the subway," said Paula Fitzsimmons, Legislative Director, National Police Association. "Provisions contained within the Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025 will help mitigate the crime and lawlessness that has become rampant on our nation's transportation systems," Fitzsimmons added.

The NPA extends its gratitude to Sens. Scott and Tillis for introducing the Transit Crime Reporting Act of 2025, a bill designed to improve safety on our nation's public transit systems. Millions of Americans who use or work in public transportation are depending on our federal government to ensure their safety. This bill provides a solid path toward accomplishing that goal, and we encourage Congress to work toward its passage.

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SOURCE National Police Association