Because Amtrak is a national railroad company and is quasi-governmental, does that mean therefore that the Amtrak Police Department (APD) is a federal LE agency? If so, does it have the same authority and jurisdiction as any other federal agency? Which powers does APD have above & beyond the safety of Amtrak crew and passengers (as well as over any incidents within railroad rights-of-way)? Can it be compared to California where all peace officers have authority throughout the entire state?
And in the case of crossing incidents, which LE agency is responsible for handling them? Is it Amtrak PD, or whatever state, county or municipal agency that has jurisdiction in that particular area?
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And in the case of crossing incidents, which LE agency is responsible for handling them? Is it Amtrak PD, or whatever state, county or municipal agency that has jurisdiction in that particular area?
Thanks!
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