Signs, cameras proposed amid spike in car break-ins at King County trailheads

A King County councilmember is proposing legislation that would put security cameras and signs at some higher-risk parks and trailheads.

Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is behind the proposal, said there has been an increase in car prowls at parking lots of trailheads as more people are getting outdoors during warmer weather.

“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,” said Dunn.

Dunn said staff shortages at the King County Sheriff’s Office have prevented deputies from patrolling such areas as much as they used to, making it easier for

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