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[quote=Anonymous]Metro crime is what they're there to do. We've had some HORRIFIC crimes on metro and bus.  Having fare evaders is one less way to know who is going in and out.  This has nothing to do with a lack of resources and has everything to do with trendy decriminalization.  What is the current penalty and how often is it applied? Let's start there and then decide if it's too onerous.

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"On June 4, 1976, President Ford signed into law a bill passed by Congress authorizing the establishment of the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD). MTPD police officers have tri-state jurisdiction with responsibility for a variety of law enforcement and public safety functions in transit facilities throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. 
  
MTPD has an authorized strength of[b] 490 sworn police officers, 64 security special police, and 91 civilian personnel[/b]. Officers provide a variety of law enforcement and public safety services on the Metrorail and Metrobus systems in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
MTPD police officers have jurisdiction and arrest powers throughout the 1,500 square mile Transit Zone that includes Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for crimes that occur in or against Transit Authority facilities. It is the only tri-jurisdictional police agency in the country and serves a population of 3.2 million.

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The Mission of the Metro Transit Police Department is to provide protection for Metro patrons, personnel, transit facilities, and revenue.
Vision Statement
The Metro Transit Police will protect and serve our customers and employees with dignity and respect, through innovative ideas, new technologies, teamwork, integrity, a commitment to our mission, and the oath of office."[/quote]

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