As the city continues to combat deadly gun violence plaguing its streets, SEPTA has sworn in a batch of new officers to join the fight.
Twenty-one officers took the oath to protect and serve as they were sworn into the SEPTA Transit Police Department Wednesday.Last month, SEPTA's new police chief Chuck Lawson said reducing gun violence on SEPTA property was "undoubtedly" his biggest challenge.after he was shot in broad daylight on a SEPTA train later that month.
Now 21 new officers, along with four other recent hires, will take on the role to protect the Philadelphia community as they travel around their city.
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