by Lola Buncher
A new development in the Bard transportation system now requires a security officer to monitor the shuttles every weekend to ensure the safety of all passengers on board. Many think that this heightened security was inevitable.
Security officer Blake Temple was just two weeks ago a shiny-eyed rookie. He now carries himself with the apprehensive posture of a grizzled 59-year-old. Blake went on record for the Bardvark, “Since the Bard shuttle was created, it’s been a dangerous, deadly, and disturbing environment.”
However, even after adding this increased security measure, the Bard security staff didn’t get the results they were hoping for. Security Director, John Gomez (former NY State Officer) stated that since the recent security boost, crime rates on the shuttle had peaked. Drug possession, burglary, gang violence, and arson were at an all-time high. There have even been several reported cases of tax fraud, criminal conspiracy, and even involuntary manslaughter from students riding the Bard shuttle. Bard Security claims to have had no choice but to fight back before the shuttle became a criminal wasteland beyond repair.
Starting this Friday, Security will be implementing a new stop and frisk policy, targeting any student within reasonable suspicion. Many students have expressed outrage towards this new policy, calling it “a violation of our rights.” To this remark, Security Director Gomez replied, “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Will this new security measure resolve the problem, or merely exacerbate it? All of Bard College holds its breath awaiting the answer.
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