CapMetro Transit Police Department Begin Patrols on June 16

The launch follows the swearing in of the department’s first class of officers earlier this June 

AUSTIN, TX — CapMetro’s new Transit Police Department will begin patrols on Monday, June 16, 2025, marking the culmination of years of planning to bring the agency’s third Public Safety team to the transit community. The launch follows the swearing in of the department’s first class of officers earlier this June, which consisted of nine officers, two sergeants and one captain. 

The new department will initially consist of a small team of officers, whose presence will be visible throughout the transit system—on board CapMetro services, at stations, and along key corridors. These officers will work to address safety concerns, support CapMetro’s frontline staff, and engage directly with customers. 

The Board of Directors approved the formation of the Transit Police Department in 2021, and in 2022, CapMetro hired Chief Eric Robins to lead the development of the Transit Police. Robins previously served as Chief of Police in Sugar Land, Texas, and has spent the past two and a half years at CapMetro building the department from the ground up, engaging with the community, and thoughtfully hiring officers and ensuring they are trained in crisis intervention and people-focused policing. 

“We’ve done a lot of work to get this department up and running,” said Chief Robins. “Our officers are ready and focused on supporting our frontline employees, customers and our transit community. We’re going to do everything we can to ensure their safety.” 

The first class of 12 officers were hired on an ongoing basis in Spring 2025, and patrols will begin on June 16 with a small group of officers. More will join in the coming weeks as they continue to complete their mandatory training.  

The Transit Police Department is part of CapMetro’s three-team public safety strategy, which also includes Public Safety Ambassadors and Community Intervention Specialists. Together, the teams are designed to deliver the right response at the right time—whether it’s assistance, intervention, or enforcement. 

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