It's the largest salary increase for SEPTA transit police officers in more than 20 years. As attacks continue to happen on SEPTA, the city hopes this will help recruit and retain officers for a department that's understaffed. jpayoute reports
“It can deter people but it should help. As a matter of fact, I hope it will help,” Lynn Watson said.One involved a man punching a SEPTA maintenance worker and the other is wanted for stabbing a teen after a fight on a train spilled onto the platform.
“Maybe a little bit safer, but I mean I wish that the whole city changes to make things better and not just police officers,” one rider said.The increase is within SEPTA’s budget so riders should not expect fairs to go up. The new salaries are expected to be in place by June 19.
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