Dembowski statement on killing of Metro Transit driver
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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My heart goes out to our operator’s family, friends and everyone at King County Metro Transit grieving this loss.
In recent years, we have substantially increased funding to enhance security on our transit system.
This tragic death is a reminder that we must continue to strengthen our public safety systems, and ensure that they are effective and accountable.
Our employees and customers deserve a reliably safe transit system, on all routes, everywhere in King County, and there is clearly more work to do to achieve this goal.
No one should have to work in unsafe conditions.
At the right time, we should assess the facts of this terrible incident and work with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587 and our partner agencies to see what steps Metro can take to better ensure operator and rider safety.
Rod Dembowski
King County Council District 1
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Transit drivers have a uniquely dangerous job. Those who have earned the state concealed pistol license should be able to carry a weapon while they work without fear of being fired. It should be written into the collective bargaining agreement.
When a crazed man with a knife boards your bus, you need more than a radio to defend yourself. You could be mortally wounded before the cops show up.
Please do!!!!!!!!!! We all need to be safe and feel safe as best as possible!!!! I haven't slept since Coach Yim left us all! Having to see it and physically be there has truly taken a toll on me and I hope we the people truly fix this I don't ever wanna ride the bus again if rather walk 2 hours everyday to work then take the bus
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