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I sent an e-mail to Susan Millbank the ombudsman for Spokane Transit and received this reply.
Mike,
Spokane Transit’s rule of conduct concerning firearms is:
“Carrying, exhibiting, displaying, or drawing any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons, unless otherwise authorized by law; (RCW 9.41.270)”
If a bus operator notices a weapon that he/she believes is capable of producing bodily harm, I can assure you that security and the police will be called. It is not up to the operator to discern if a weapon is legal. That task will be left to law enforcement personnel.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Susan Millbank
Community Ombudsman
Spokane Transit
1230 W Boone Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 325-6094
smillbank@spokanetransit.com
http://www.spokanetransit.com
I sent the following response
Susan
Thank you for your fast response. It is interesting though since the Washington courts have repeatedly ruled that a holstered weapon is not in violation of (RCW 9.41.270) and does not warrant alarm. Other transit agencies throughout the state are training their employees accordingly. I have attached a copy of a King County Police Training Bulletin for your reference.
Mike