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State audit reveals sharp drop in CATS armed security personnel ahead of deadly stabbing

State audit reveals sharp drop in CATS armed security personnel ahead of deadly stabbing

Update: 2025-10-01
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CATS reduced armed security personnel by at least 40% in recent years and failed to follow competitive bidding practices when expanding a contractor's role, according to a state auditor's report released Tuesday that examined safety failures before a deadly stabbing on the light rail.

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor launched its investigation after the Aug. 22 stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the LYNX Blue Line, which gained national attention after surveillance video showed the violent attack.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/audit-reveals-drop-in-cats-security-personnel/275-c741726d-1558-4d9c-83b5-6dc5d0f88fca

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State audit reveals sharp drop in CATS armed security personnel ahead of deadly stabbing

State audit reveals sharp drop in CATS armed security personnel ahead of deadly stabbing

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