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ProductsMay 1, 2012

Wheelchair lift

The new Ricon Mirage F10X provides maximum space efficiency, automatic convenience and the security of the Ricon Safety Zone.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2012

Amtrak creates emergency mgmt, security department

The functions will be integrated into the new department, whose primary focus is emergency preparedness, continuity of operations and corporate security risk strategy.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 18, 2012

MBTA converts station, tunnel into training facility

Using grant money from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), MBTA will convert the Oak Street railway into a “mock” train station to carry out drills, which will also be accessible to emergency responders from all surrounding cities and towns.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2012

Amtrak earns TSA recognition for security

Included a review of topics such as an agency's security plans, security training, drills/exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background check programs.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2012

NYC Transit expanding bus security camera program

The integrated surveillance system includes multiple cameras covering the interiors of standard 40-foot buses and 60-foot articulated buses. The depots are equipped with equipment capable of not only capturing the video images but also performing diagnostic health checks on the system.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 14, 2012

Dallas’ DART stepping up rail security in wake of shooting

Redeployed its 140 police and fare enforcement officers so it has a uniformed presence on every train.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2012

San Diego transit employs graffiti tracker program, makes arrests

Undercover security operations arrested five juveniles in the past two weeks who are responsible for 277 individual tags, causing more than $25,000 worth of damage to San Diego MTS property. Pictures of their tags were put into the Graffiti Tracker system, which has a database of tags throughout the region.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2012

17 transit systems given TSA 'Gold Standard' rating

Assessment includes review of agency's security plans, security training, drills/exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background check programs.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2012

Calif.’s Metrolink receives $3.7M to enhance crossing safety

Adding warning devices and barriers that make it difficult for drivers or pedestrians to circumvent gate arms when a train is approaching. Enhancements include additional exit and pedestrian gates, new raised median islands, flashing signals and right-of-way security gates.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2012

DART increasing rail security

This is the latest in a series of steps taken by the agency to increase the visibility of police and other uniformed security staff following some recent incidents that have happened on agency property.

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