RIPTA Hires AlliedBarton to Enhance Security at Kennedy Plaza
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RIPTA Hires AlliedBarton to Enhance Security at Kennedy Plaza
“Kennedy Plaza is the focal point of our transit system with thousands of RIPTA passengers, citizens of our state and visitors to the capital city using this location daily. This added security presence will promote a safer and more secure environment for everyone. We continuously work with our partners in the downtown area – both in the business sector as well as law enforcement – and we feel that the presence of well-trained, uniformed security personnel will make the public feel more comfortable and also help head off problems before they occur,” said Raymond Studley, Chief Executive Officer of RIPTA.
Studley went on to note that AlliedBarton has substantial experience working with transit agencies across the country and that its personnel are trained in customer service skills and certified in CPR.
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Along with the added security, Studley stressed that the public play a role in keeping the Plaza safe by following the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign which started in New York City.
The campaign is intended to raise public awareness about the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as stress the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement.
RIPTA Crashes - 2016
May 9, 2016
A RIPTA bus crashed into the western entrance of the East Side Trolley Tunnel by College Hill on Monday afternoon.
Witnesses say it looked serious and nine were injured.
"When I got there, it had already happened, but it looked pretty bad," said local artist Philippe Lejeune, who was on the scene. "There were ambulances taking people away."
March 1, 2016
Four passengers and a bus driver were injured when a RIPTA bus crashed into a street lamp at Francis and Gaspee Streets by Providence Place Mall.
The crash was reported at about 2:11 p.m. at Francis and Gaspee streets.
The bus knocked down a street lamp. The RIPTA driver was cited for the accident.
Jan 25, 2016
A Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus crashed into a building in Warwick, sending three people to the hospital. The crash destroyed a commercial building and those business are still displaced today.
September 13, 2015
On September 13, 2015, a RIPTA driver was arrested for disobeying the orders of a Providence Police officer.
The bus driver, according to Providence Police, was arrested for failing to comply with an Providence Police’s order to move his bus.
May 20, 2015
A woman was killed when she was trapped under a bus on Broad Street.
Bobbie Moore died three months from injuries after the accident.
May 29, 2014
A RIPTA transit bus struck Frank McKnight while he was walking in a crosswalk from the Federal District Court building to the John O. Pastore building.
STATEMENT FROM UNITED STATES MARSHAL JAMIE A. HAINSWORTH:
I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of federal Court Security Officer Frank McKnight, 69, of North Kingstown. Officer McKnight passed away at Rhode Island Hospital at 6:30 this evening. Officer McKnight’s family was by his side.
A retired North Kingstown police officer with 25 years of service, having retired at the rank of Lieutenant, Officer McKnight was a court security officer for the past 13 years, most recently assigned to the U.S. District Court building.
Officer McKnight was a dedicated, career law enforcement officer and public servant who came to work daily eager and ready to serve, brandishing a positive attitude and always with a smile. His distinguished career will be heralded. His absence will be greatly felt by all that he worked with and served.
