CTA deploying violence interrupters, mental health clinicians on trains this fall

Dozens of non-law enforcement personnel trained to intervene in violence and mental health crises are expected to start riding trains this fall on the CTA Red, Blue and Green lines. The Chicago Transit Authority board on Wednesday approved a $10 million, yearlong Crisis Intervention Safe Ride Specialist Pilot designed to complement the recent boost in security and police on trains and buses. The specialists, drawn from contracts with four local groups, will don colorful vests while they provide…