Recent data indicates a significant decrease over the past few years in the interception of narcotics and the identification of fraudulent immigration documents, especially at airports.
MTA OKs $1.3 Million for Bus Security Cameras By Lisa Mascaro 10/3/05
The MTA on Thursday approved a $1.3 million contract to buy
digital security cameras for buses, but an employee union objected to having an outside firm do the installation work.
"We can do this work," ATU President Neil Silver told the board. "This is not difficult work for us to do."
MTA Staff had concerns that the work be completed as quickly as possible, and wanted the work done during night shifts when union workers have other duties.
The
security cameras for 267 buses are part of continued efforts to upgrade security after the terrorist attacks on the London transit system this summer.
The
surveillance cameras would enable real-time, remote monitoring of buses that is already available on most of the 2,200-bus fleet.
The board also awarded a $2 million contract for enhanced
security cameras on the rail system.
