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Sheriff’s Department to increase transit enforcement

December 24, 2019 By sdcnews

SAN DIEGO–A record-breaking 116 million Americans will be packing their bags for a getaway this holiday season. 

With so many people rushing to their destinations, Sheriff’s Deputies are working to keep the public safe including the railways.  

Here are some safety tips: 

  • Look Twice – look both ways and listen before crossing the tracks. Expect a train any time from either direction.  
  • Heads Up – Avoid dangerous distractions such as texting, loud music or head phones that would prevent you from hearing an approaching train.  
  • Stand Back – Always stay behind the yellow lines at train stations. Hold hands with smaller children.  
  • Stay off the Tracks – Train tracks, bridges and yards are private property. Never walk, bike, skateboard or run on or along the tracks.  It’s illegal and dangerous. Cross only on designated rail crossings.  
  • Just Wait – Never, ever try to beat a train. Even in a full emergency, it can take a train a mile or more to stop. This means if the engineer can see you, it’s already too late to stop for you.  
  • See Something, Say Something – Report suspicious activities and/or people.  
  • Keep valuables with you. – Don’t leave luggage unattended and don’t agree to watch someone else’s bag.

If you see someone who appears to be in distress, approach them and start a conversation if it seems safe to do so. Showing compassion can help a person in crisis. This may be the holiday season, but it can also be a time when many people feel isolated and alone. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.  If you need to talk to someone, the county’s crisis line is available 24 hours per day. Just call (888) 724-7240 or visit up2sd.org. 

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