BART Security and Law Enforcement 3

Question 1

What should a BART passenger do if they witness a crime or suspicious activity on the system?

Accepted Answer

Alert a BART Police officer or use an emergency intercom

Answer

Passengers should report crimes or suspicious activity immediately to BART Police or via emergency intercoms, never confronting individuals directly, which can escalate danger.

Question 2

BART's 'See Something, Say Something' campaign is primarily aimed at:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and reporting suspicious activity or unattended packages

Answer

'See Something, Say Something' is a national public awareness campaign focused on reporting suspicious behavior and unattended items to prevent terrorism and crime.

Question 3

Open containers of alcohol on BART trains or in BART stations are:

Accepted Answer

Prohibited at all times

Answer

BART's Code of Conduct strictly prohibits open containers of alcohol throughout the entire BART system at all times, regardless of passenger age.

Question 4

Which best describes how BART Transit Ambassadors differ from BART Police officers?

Accepted Answer

Transit Ambassadors focus on customer service and de-escalation while BART Police handle law enforcement

Answer

Transit Ambassadors are unarmed, non-sworn employees focused on customer assistance and de-escalation, while BART Police are sworn officers with full law enforcement authority.

Question 5

BART Police coordinate with which local law enforcement agencies in its service area?

Accepted Answer

Multiple agencies including SFPD, OPD, and county sheriffs across the BART service area

Answer

Because BART crosses multiple jurisdictions, BART Police maintain working relationships with numerous local and county law enforcement agencies throughout the service area.

BART - Bay Area Rapid Transit Practice Test

BART - Bay Area Rapid Transit Practice Test

BART Security and Law Enforcement 3