Experienced public safety leader Charles Cato has been selected as the new Chief of Police at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
A public safety executive with almost 33 years of law enforcement and leadership experience, Cato will direct and oversee the DART Police Department including sworn officers, emergency preparedness, security services and related functions to carry out DART's safety, security and emergency preparedness initiatives. As the DART Chief of Police, Cato will lead a team of over 250 licensed peace officers, as well as 110 fare enforcement officers and 67 support staff.