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On TriMet's new website detailing its myriad different security officials, it notes that Transit Police (who are members of local law enforcement) can enforce fare requirements: trimet.org/about/personne…
No mention of the 2018 Mult Co. court decision deeming it unlawful for police officers to stop people and ask for proof of fare without individualized suspicion. portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2018/…
Also, whoa. Press release about TriMet's expanded fare enforcement crew really appeals to society's worst people.
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