# MTA Eagle teams ordered to stand down

> MTA Eagle teams ordered to stand down after excessive force allegations.
- Title: MTA Eagle teams ordered to stand down · ABC7 New York
- Summary: MTA Eagle teams ordered to stand down after excessive force allegations. MTA Eagle teams will not return to streets until training and reporting protocols…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-mta-eagle-teams-ordered-stand-down-allegations-excessive-force/19969199
- Published: 2026-10-22T16:38:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mta, eagle teams, excessive force, fare beaters, training protocols, reporting protocols, news, local
## Eagle teams ordered to stand down
MTA Eagle teams have been removed from duty after two incidents where they got physical with alleged fare beaters.
## Brooklyn school dean injured
In one incident, a Brooklyn school dean was punched and lost consciousness.
## Chair says training protocols must change
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber says Eagle teams will not return until training and reporting protocols are overhauled.
## Key takeaway

MTA Eagle teams will not return to streets until training and reporting protocols are overhauled following two incidents where they got physical with fare beaters.