Dispute over smoking rule near Mall of America, Bloomington MN
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Disorderly ConductAs discussed during the dispatch call, two bus drivers at the Mall of America area had a disagreement about enforcing the smoking rule. Metro Transit police were on scene before one driver requested a transit supervisor. A possible jurisdiction concern was mentioned, as an officer reportedly declined to enforce the posted rule.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:33
Transcript:
00:00
Police just exited the bus and I'm not sure if they're done with me, but the other driver requested to speak to a metro transit supervisor and apparently there are supervisors on the way.
00:15
They're satisfied with the metro transit police's response to this situation, but nothing I can do about that.
00:23
Okay, so Transit PD is going to request one of our supervisors as well.
00:30
Um.
00:33
PD asked me if I could get a supervisor here.
00:40
I'm not sure how that works.
00:42
If that driver wanted to speak to the supervisor, then I'm just letting you know.
00:48
I don't need to speak to him.
00:50
I'm sure it's recorded on the above.
00:54
Okay, I'll go ahead and get someone started over there.
01:00
Yeah, please.
01:01
Police didn't say they needed you.
01:04
I would just hang around until they dismiss you or whatever, but I'll go ahead and get a supervisor started.
01:09
Appreciate it.
01:12
Before I let you go,
01:14
The smoking issue that police officer said he's refusing to enforce the rule that's posted.
01:22
I've spoken with Mall of America Security previously, and they said that's Metro Transit Police's jurisdiction.
01:27
So this primary officer is.
01:29
Is refusing to enforce the rule that you shouldn't be doing that.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
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