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How do I report police to the BART?
For crimes in progress or emergencies, call 911, or 510-464-7000. For non-emergency needs you can text BART PD at 510-200-0992.
What can BART Police do?
BART Officers may take enforcement action off of BART jurisdiction, anywhere within the state of California. If there is immediate danger to persons or property, BART Officers may arrest, cite and release, or warn the perpetrators.
How many police officers does BART have?
206Bay Area Rapid Transit Police DepartmentBay Area Rapid Transit District Police DepartmentHeadquartersOakland, California, U.S.Officers206Unsworn members90Agency executiveEd Alvarez, Chief of Police18 more rows
How much do BART cops make?
BART police officers' salary ranges between $110,000 to $160,000 a year and comes with numerous benefits.
Does BART hire felons?
Existing policy, said spokesman Mike Healy, doesn't require fingerprinting or background checks -- except for police officers -- and doesn't specifically prohibit felons from being hired, though they probably wouldn't be. Current BART workers will not be fingerprinted or have their criminal records reviewed.
Who owns the BART system?
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit DistrictBay Area Rapid TransitBay Area Rapid Transit (BART)Operator(s)San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit DistrictCharacterFully grade separated with at-grade, elevated and underground sectionsNumber of vehicles789 total, with 618 legacy cars and 171 new cars in service; with 8 DMU vehicle sets (eBART); and 4 AGT vehicle sets24 more rows
Does BART have security?
Safety is BART's top priority. We are constantly upgrading and improving our security measures while continuing to deliver the reliable, efficient service riders expect.
Is there a problem with BART today?
There is a major delay system wide. BART is recovering from an earlier problem.
Does BART do background checks?
BART utilizes POST-certified background investigators to conduct all employment background checks.
How much do Bart janitors make?
A BART janitor earned over $276,000 in 2015. The average janitor earns $26,180 a year. But one San Francisco-based janitor has managed to increase that average tenfold. Liang Zhao Zhang, a BART system service worker, raked in over $275,000 in 2015, thanks to overtime pay.
Where is BART police located?
101 8th Street Oakland, CABART PD is headquartered at 101 8th Street Oakland, CA 94607.
Does Bart go underwater?
The Transbay Tube is an underwater rail tunnel that carries Bay Area Rapid Transit's four transbay lines under San Francisco Bay between the cities of San Francisco and Oakland in California....Transbay Tube.OverviewOwnerSan Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit DistrictCharacterRapid transitTechnicalLine length3.6 mi (5.8 km)15 more rows
How do I protect myself from BART?
Protect your phone Put your device away or at least secure it when approaching stops. Phones down, eyes up. We have posters on board our trains, we hand out flyers, and make frequent overhead announcements to remind riders to protect their devices. Cellphone snatching can happen very quickly.
Does BART have security?
BART has a robust video surveillance network. It includes working cameras on board all trains, in every station, and elsewhere throughout BART.
Does BART do background checks?
BART utilizes POST-certified background investigators to conduct all employment background checks.
How safe is BART now?
All BART cars have virus-trapping MERV-14 air filters and air in cars is replaced and filtered every 70 seconds. The EPA indicates a filter rating of MERV-13 or higher will filter out virus particles like coronavirus.
BART Main Line
Phone operators are available at 510-464-6000 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday to help direct your call.
BART Police
Call BART Police Dispatch to report crimes in progress, suspicious activity, or to file a police report.
Report a biohazard
You can directly report biohazards found in trains or stations through our "Report a Biohazard" form. Our rapid response biohazard cleaners are here to help.
Trip Planning Assistance
You can also see the Station Agent for on-site assistance during regular BART hours.
Public Records Request
Your request should be specific and should describe the records in detail (including time frame if applicable) to ensure identification of responsive records. Access to District records are regulated by the California Public Records Act.
Bart Police Department Headquarters Contact Information
Address and Phone Number for Bart Police Department Headquarters, a Police Department, at Madison Street, Oakland CA.
Map of Bart Police Department Headquarters in Oakland, California
View map of Bart Police Department Headquarters, and get driving directions from your location .
Police Departments Nearby
Find 6 Police Departments within 3.4 miles of Bart Police Department Headquarters.
About the Bart Police Department Headquarters
The Bart Police Department Headquarters, located in Oakland, California is a law enforcement agency that has been granted specific police powers in Alameda County.
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What is the BART office?
The BART Office of the Independent Police Auditor (OIPA) receives complaints of misconduct and investigates allegations made against BART police officers.
What is UCR in BART?
The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program collects data about Part I offenses in order to measure the level and scope of crime occurring throughout the Nation, including BART.
