Notes from the Resistance
“We’re talking about rigorous video surveillance…and it was positive in solving this crime. It’s upsetting, but we’re moving forward.” [More] Still making excuses, eh, Taulby? How about something positive to prevent it from happening in the first damn place? And why does the Roach Motel slogan come to mind? [Via bondmen]
Off-duty armed officers can work on a voluntary overtime basis to patrol MetroLink platforms and parking lots, as well as ride the train in support of the MetroLink Law Enforcement Team. [More] God forbid they admit the obvious. [Via bondmen]
Bi-State Development has been deploying a roving metal detector at random MetroLink stops for the past several months. [More] More holes than Albert Hall… [Via bondmen]
Investigators say a woman was shot in the head… the head of Bi-State Development, Taulby Roach ..says that the system was safe… [More] We can tell! We haven’t talked aptronyms for a while… [Via bondmen]
Email in re “We’re the Only Ones Compacted Enough“: Whoa! wait a minute! Does anyone want federal (whether ‘compacted’ or not) on your trains? Careful what you ask for. Wrong arrow direction on the solution. Citizens, with deterrent power, are the solution. — Antigone That would be a good comment to add under the post. … Continue reading “Cooper’s Rule 4”
Why aren’t more armed guards on Metrolink trains? … Scott says the security officers cannot be armed under a federal compact. [More] Don’t look for any investigative reporting into why that is, identifying the bureaucrats responsible for adding that clause, and politicians with the power to delete it. [Via bondmen]
“Metrolink is an open concept system at this point,” Scoot expressed. “I cannot put a police officer or security officer on every train and every bus 24 hours a day. Its just not possible.” [More] And knowing that, predators are counting on this: [Via bondmen]
Fight leads to shooting, stabbing on MetroLink train: Police [More] At least security has the best seats in the house… [Via bondmen]
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect and person of interest in connection with multiple armed robberies and attacks involving a firearm that happened at MetroLink locations. [More] No worries. You can download their app. [Via bondmen]
A 19-year-old man is facing assault charges for allegedly striking a MetroLink rider in the head with a rock. [More] What can I say but “Metrolink“? And if his victim had shot him, he’d be listed as a “child victim of gun violence.” [Via bondmen]
Reported incidents on MetroLink increase despite security investment [More] It’s almost like the answer isn’t throwing more money at it, but who knew? [Via bondmen]
A Shiloh, Illinois, man was shot to death early Tuesday morning at a MetroLink station in the Metro East. [More] That’s another $52M we can flush down the hole… UPDATES [Via bondmen]
The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners is spending $52 million on its Secure Platform Plan, adding gates, fencing, and new security cameras at all MetroLink stations in Missouri and Illinois. [More] That way, second responders will be able to watch victims do initial responding from the air-conditioned security of Command Central! [Via bondmen]
Metro unveils new security plan for MetroLink after shootings [More] So things still ain’t fixed…? [Via bondmen]
