expressdefrost t1_jdvbcqz wrote
Reply to comment by Educational_Paint987 in How is the homeless situation in Newark train station made possible? by [deleted]
What would be detention without a crime? I’m saying the current situation is one in which homeless people are allowed to stay indoors with police supervision, if they choose
Educational_Paint987 t1_jdvmj9k wrote
"An indoor space with police supervision". The transit police in Newark are not there to supervise the homeless. Rather it is because of the homeless that we have increased transit police. It's for the safety of the genuine passengers. Technically, if you have a valid ticket or you intend to get one they cant get rid of you unless you commit a crime.
The way I see it there is no solution unless you discriminate against people based on looks. Either that or blocking access only to people with a valid ticket for that day but that also means changing the PATH ticketing system.
felsonj t1_jdwanur wrote
You can enforce a rule against remaining in the station / loitering past a certain period of time.
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