I take the public buses often. He sat directly in front of me and kept staring. For those 20 minutes he did not say a word, but he kept raising his eyebrow at me suggestively. He fidgeted with his legs and touched his foot to my knee. And stared. And smiled. A few stops later, I got off and headed straight for transit security. I noticed he got off the bus as well. I told security and they had me file a report for the guy with the police. It might not be enough, but if he is a repeat offender, they will be able to take action.
Optional: What’s one way you think we can make public places safer for everyone?
Have police trained to deal with this. Be able to report it and have police take action, even if only repeat offenders. It was a relief to be taken seriously and to have my story documented for records should that man be a repeat offender.
– KT
Location: Seattle WA, King County Metro
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