After the September 11 attacks in 2001 , the Metra Police Department increased its effort in anti-terrorism concerns . The Homeland Security Unit ( formally Special Operations Unit ) concentrates on protecting passengers and Metra terminals throughout the system . Officers have been assigned to the Chicago Police Fusion Center ( CPIC ) , and the Illinois State Police Statewide Terrorism Information Center ( STIC ) . Metra Police officers regularly participate in the Chicago Police CAPS program . Metra Police regularly participate in Chicago Office of Emergency Communications ( OEMC ) planning meetings for large events
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Metra Police Department