surveillance

New York transit police dogs sniff and shoot

February 1, 2012
MTA police officer and canine partner

NYPD is outfitting its transit bureau K-9 unit with infrared cameras to help the dogs and their handlers see into the depths of the MTA rail system.

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MTA to increase surveillance on buses

December 7, 2011

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) plans to increase the number of surveillance cameras on its bus fleet after a string of attacks this year.

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CTA installs security cameras ahead of schedule

November 22, 2011

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) completed installing nearly 1,800 security cameras at 78 rail stations six weeks ahead of schedule.

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UK city plans to record taxi passenger conversations

November 16, 2011

The Oxford City Council (UK) plans to equip every taxi in the city with a closed circuit television system to monitor drivers and passengers.

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CTA unveils new rail cars

November 9, 2011

The Chicago Transit Authority (IL) unveiled a new six-car train on Tuesday, which is scheduled to enter service on the Pink Line.

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TriMet investigates light-rail crash and leaked YouTube video

November 8, 2011

As part of its investigation into a light-rail crash, TriMet (OR) is trying to determine how an in-house video of the collision was posted on YouTube.

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Dispatch from ITS World Congress: Wednesday wanderings

October 19, 2011

On Wednesday I spent some time navigating the technical displays at the ITS World Congress to learn about the innovations coming to the transit industry.

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CTA security cameras lead to arrest

October 17, 2011

Footage from CTA security cameras allowed Chicago police to arrest a murder suspect last week and to solve a string of armed robberies.

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SEPTA warns fakers: We’re watching you

October 17, 2011

SEPTA has joined forces with the Philadelphia district attorney to crack down on passengers who fake injuries.

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Muni to add surveillance cameras in train cabs

October 11, 2011

To enforce the newly adopted state ban on cell phone use on the job, San Francisco Muni (CA) will install cameras to keep an eye on its rail operators.

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