Crossposted from the Sound Transit Platform blog

You’re used to seeing security on our trains. But now you can see Sound Transit Police on bikes as well.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the safety of our riders, Sound Transit Police, a unit of the King County Sheriff’s Office, has formed a seven-officer bike team. The goal of the team is to increase law enforcement visibility throughout the system with extra presence in problem areas.

Because it is a flexible police resource, you might see the bike unit around any station. Using information from patrol deputies and crime analysts, the team looks for trends to deploy effectively and to be proactive, engaging with people and staying highly visible when on duty. Read more.