Dedicated to protecting the jobs of the men and women of the Amtrak Police Department, to ensure the safety and security of Amtrak’s passengers and employees.
.@ATFBoston in a joint investigation with @SPD_HQ and @Amtrak police, results in an individual being arrested for interstate firearms trafficking and the seizure of (10) firearms. #LawEnforcementPartners
The Senate's appropriations bill out today doesn't give Amtrak any of the pandemic relief it's asked for.
It does scrutinize/block some of the railroad's business decisions on:
-Charters
-Station staffing
-Police force size
-Food service
-IT/customer service outsourcing
An @Amtrak police officer stands guard on Joe Biden’s train as he speaks at Amtrak’s Alliance Train Station, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Alliance, Ohio. Biden is on a train tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania today. (@AP Photo/Andrew Harnik @AP_Images@JoeBiden
Yesterday the Amtrak Police Department presented Officer Erika Urrea with the “Life Saving Medal” for her swift and heroic actions that saved a 66-year-old wheelchair user’s life within seconds of being hit by an oncoming train. Read more: bit.ly/3l1R9Mj#RailSafetyWeek
Thanks to everyone who has given to our Doughnation form! This week, we have deliveries going to 7th Street MPD, INNOVA Health, Arlington Medical, and Amtrak Police!
We'll be constantly updating our Doughnations page with pictures and recipients.
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Today the Mount Carmel Community thanks first responder, Brian Poynton who is a Detective with Amtrak Police Thank you, Brian we appreciate all you do. #WeAreMC
The police union also says its officers are being asked to forego raises which are supposed to go into effect next week, as Amtrak cuts costs across the board.
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NEW: An Amtrak police officer stationed at Penn Station in New York City has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the police union.
The FOP is trying to get cleaning arranged, but obviously there are some logistical challenges there.
One of our officers in New York Penn has tested positive for COVID-19. @Amtrak refuses quarantine the officer’s entire shift. Officers are being forced to use their own sick time to protect their families, other co-workers, and the public at large. @Amtrak clearly had no plan.
"@Amtrak's board of directors is expected to announce this week that William J. Flynn, the chairman and former chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide, will succeed Richard Anderson as chief executive"
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An Amtrak police officer who fatally shot a Minnesota man as he fled from a pat-down search outside Union Station in 2017 was found not guilty of murder charges this morning by a Cook County judge. bit.ly/2T5PIBh
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - thanks to all of our Amtrak Police officers that work every day to ensure the safety of America's Railroad.
In celebration, APD held a meet and greet at 30th Street Station this morning. Thanks to everyone that visited!
Thank you for your support @RepMalinowski! The men and women of APD appreciate it! @Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson is being reckless with the security of all its employees and passengers!
.@Amtrak recently implemented service changes including reducing the Amtrak Police Department workforce. Watch the hearing live as @TransportDems looks into the broader impact of these changes: bit.ly/2rEbwbP