 |
Re: SMART rolls out operations center, safety campaign
Author: The Odd Duck
Date: 01-29-2016 - 13:54
wsabo Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> It's interesting that engineer/conductor is also
> responsible for sweeping and cleaning trains
> between runs and is expected to enforce fare
> regulations and issue citations even though it is
> a "unsworn unarmed" job. I thought only "sworn"
> law enforcement officers could issue citations but
> maybe they have some kind of exemption.
> It's asking too much of an engineer/conductor to
> also be responsible for fare enforcement. Other
> agencies contract with local PD/Sheriff or have
> own police like BARTI wonder what they're told to
> do if someone is belligerent or abusive.
> I hope they're told to request police or sheriff
> to meet them at the next stop.
> Also don't understand about gambling
> regulations... how could they allow it on a train
> Guess the union if they have one is not too strong
-------------------------------------------------------------
If this is true I wounder what the turnover rate is going to be?
-------------------------------------------------------
> It's interesting that engineer/conductor is also
> responsible for sweeping and cleaning trains
> between runs and is expected to enforce fare
> regulations and issue citations even though it is
> a "unsworn unarmed" job. I thought only "sworn"
> law enforcement officers could issue citations but
> maybe they have some kind of exemption.
> It's asking too much of an engineer/conductor to
> also be responsible for fare enforcement. Other
> agencies contract with local PD/Sheriff or have
> own police like BARTI wonder what they're told to
> do if someone is belligerent or abusive.
> I hope they're told to request police or sheriff
> to meet them at the next stop.
> Also don't understand about gambling
> regulations... how could they allow it on a train
> Guess the union if they have one is not too strong
-------------------------------------------------------------
If this is true I wounder what the turnover rate is going to be?
