New Specialized Impact Team Deployed to Disrupt High-Incident Rail and Bus Zones

An RTD police team is now part of a transit-police security initiative. It aims to increase officer presence and customer support. The work covers the Regional Transportation District-Denver’s bus and rail systems. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Bus and Rail Impact Team focuses on targeted patrols

The new Bus and Rail Impact Team, or BRIT, sends officers to selected deployment locations. Also, those locations are identified through security-related data. Its work includes focused patrols and security support for high-volume events.

In a press release, RTD officials described BRIT as a five-member team. It includes a sergeant, a corporal and three officers. The members were chosen for their ability to balance engagement, enforcement and rapid response.

In addition, BRIT patrols will supplement existing police activity. They will not replace it. At the same time, RTD said deployment areas will be reviewed and adjusted regularly. The team also will support police operations with local partner law enforcement agencies.

“BRIT targets high-incident areas … with recurring trespassing or disorderly conduct issues, as well as peak ridership times,” said RTD Police Commander Jonathan Holloway, who oversees the team. “By focusing on hot spots, riding key routes and responding rapidly to priority calls, the team helps disrupt illegal activity and improve the safety of operators and customers.”

Fare enforcement task forces planned

Separately, the department also plans to introduce two fare-enforcement task forces on Sunday, as reported by Progressive Railroading. In addition, officers assigned to those efforts will check fares. They will inform customers about fare options and RTD’s customer code of conduct.

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