TriMet Receives $1M From TSA

TriMet is not just giving away a shit-ton of money, they are also receiving it. 

TriMet general Manager Fred Hansen announced monday that TriMet will be expanding its security measures throughout their rail system. The plan includes hiring 15 additional transit cops, expanding contracted security officers, lobbying for a change in legislation that would increase fines and make it a felony to assault passengers, as well as doubling the amount of fare inspectors on-duty. 

But all of that isn't what has OregonLive! blogger Larry Norton up in arms. It's the security cameras.

TriMet plans to install additional security cameras throughout the max system and Norton is wondering what sort of 'quid pro quo' the TSA is asking for in return for funding. The agreement mentions sharing access to the CCTV systems with the TSA during an "...attack or emergency." Norton wisely ponders: "Who defines 'attack' and 'emergency?"