February 26, 2016 12:30 pm Metro Transit Police Stepping Up Patrols Metro Transit Police are increasing patrols and have also hired an outside security firm after several recent attacks on people using the transit system. News4’s Megan McGrath reports. Local 0:29 DC jewelry store targeted for 2nd smash-and-grab robbery in 3 months 1:34 Protesters gather outside fenced-in GW graduation on National Mall 2:14 Crews prepare to move cargo ship that toppled Key Bridge 1:52 GW graduation ceremony on National Mall surrounded by security barriers amid protest concerns 0:36 Dali cargo ship to be moved at high tide Monday morning