CTA deploys new K9 teams at train stations

The dogs are officially out on the CTA. The first deployment of CTA K9 security teams were at the CTA Red Line 95th Street Station Friday.

CHICAGO - The dogs are officially out on the CTA.

The first deployment of K-9 security teams was at the 95th Street and Dan Ryan station on Friday.

There have been several violent incidents around the station in recent weeks.

Transit officials say by October, there will be 50 canine teams patrolling the system citywide.

This is in addition to the 300 unarmed guards currently on patrol.