Proposed legislation aims to fight car break-ins at King County trailheads
During summer, more people are going out on trials, and with that, an increasing number of cars are getting broken into.
To combat this, Councilmember Reagan Dunn is introducing legislation to place security measures such as security cameras and signages at high-risk parks and trailheads in King County.
The legislation also seeks that the county identifies which trailheads are the ones at higher risk of car break-ins. Dunn is looking for a volunteer-based group to look after the parked cars and report any violations or suspicious activities. Lastly, the legislation wants to reduce the number of cars in parking lots by expanding the Trailhead Connect at the previously identified trailheads.
"Allowing prowlers to continue to wreak havoc on hikers who find their windows smashed and personal items stolen when they return from the trails will only discourage folks from getting outside and enjoying their outdoor community,” Dunn said. “With the large number of car break-ins we’ve seen at public parks and trailheads already this year, it’s time to step up security and protect people’s property and safety.”
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