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Public
Transportation
Video surveillance
is a great security solution for transportation security. With public security
threats at an all time high, security cameras on buses and subways can help
protect innocent citizens from terrorist attacks and help maintain a safe and
secure transportation environment
Benefits of Public
Transit Surveillance
- Prevent
vandalism One problem many cities face is constant vandalism, especially
at stations and on buses and subways. Prominent video surveillance cameras
can prevent vandals from defacing property and buses with graffiti. Security
cameras can also be used to help identify repeat offenders.
- Prevent
violence and crime Public transportation has been a target for
terrorists in recent years bomb scares have been reported in New York City
subways and the underground in London has been in a constant state of alert
since their transit system experienced an attack in 2005. Subways and subway
stations are also popular mugging or pick pocketing locations in larger cities.
A comprehensive video surveillance system can help you reduce crime or theft
opportunities, and can be useful in identifying theft, violence, gang activity
or other suspicious behavior so it may be stopped.
- Ease
of use - Even the most large and complex public transportation network
is easy to monitor with video surveillance. Advances in technology have made
it easy for surveillance systems to have multiple types of footage that is
centrally monitored
Risks of Security
Cameras on Public Transportation
- Privacy
In order to protect the security of your passengers and employees,
keep surveillance cameras in public spaces like on buses or subways and in
stations and out of restrooms and employee break rooms. Check your local laws
to see if you may record your drivers and operators during working hours.
- Theft/Vandalism
Cameras may appear to thieves as easy targets for theft or vandalism.
A stolen camera can leave your bus or subway more susceptible to crime.
Configuration
of Mass Transit Video Surveillance
Transit systems
vary widely depending on a number of different factors size of city, density,
size of transit network, type of transportation (bus, subway, trolley, tram
),
etc. Use the following questions to assist you when purchasing and configuring
your security system:
- What do you
consider to be your most important security concern?
- Where have
you experienced the most problems with theft? Vandalism? Violence?
- Do you have
late night hours?
- What kind of
security system do you currently have in place?
- How are your
stations arranged?
- Must passengers
have tickets to enter the boarding area (through turnstiles or other methods
of access control)
- Is fare verified
on board?
Setup Advice
for Transportation Security Systems
- When placing
cameras on board buses, subways and other forms of transportation, make sure
all seats and entrances are in the range of the camera.
- Place cameras
at the entrances and exits of each station to record each passenger's face.
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