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Police watchtower installed at 24th St. BART Plaza [View all]
https://missionlocal.org/2023/08/police-watchtower-installed-at-24th-st-bart-plaza/
by LANA TLEIMAT
AUGUST 28, 2023
Plaza regulars today spotted a new portable BART Police observation at 24th Street station. A spokesperson for BART Police confirmed the approximately 20 foot tall structure went up this morning.
BART Police said the tower is one of two sometimes deployed by BART, which “provide a highly visible deterrent against crime.” They couldn’t say when the tower would be taken down.
Plaza regulars are split on the new collapsible panopticon, which most viewed as a gesture of greater — or at least more visible — police presence in the plaza. ...
But most everyone who spoke to Mission Local today shared one thought:
If there really is anyone in there… how’re they supposed to get down?
BART Police said the tower is one of two sometimes deployed by BART, which “provide a highly visible deterrent against crime.” They couldn’t say when the tower would be taken down.
Plaza regulars are split on the new collapsible panopticon, which most viewed as a gesture of greater — or at least more visible — police presence in the plaza. ...
But most everyone who spoke to Mission Local today shared one thought:
If there really is anyone in there… how’re they supposed to get down?
Update: As of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, the watchtower was gone from the plaza.
Did George Lucas want them back?
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