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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2011

Law enforcement urges vigilance after killing of Bin Laden

Transportation agencies in New York and Washington, D.C. both announced they have put in place additional precautionary measures.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2010

'See Something, Say Something' launches in L.A.

To improve local reporting of suspicious behaviors and activities, and not individuals, the campaign uses the Los Angeles Police Department's iWATCH community reporting program.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2010

DHS tabs $790M for transit, infrastructure security grants

Awards will be made on a rolling basis over the summer. They include $253.4 million to a Transit Security Grant Program and $11.5 million for an Intercity Bus Security Grant Program.

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ArticlesFebruary 9, 2010

Central Florida holds emergency preparedness workshop

The tragic earthquake in Haiti last January was still fresh in the minds of those who attended the Connecting Communities emergency preparedness workshop in Orlando, Fla.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2009

DHS releases guidance for $253M in transit security grants

Funds granted based on capabilities to reduce risk through training, operational deterrence, drills and public awareness activities; key critical infrastructure and asset protection; and other mitigation activities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2009

DHS to study chemical attacks on subways

Will involve the release of common, harmless tracer gases on underground portion of MBTA subway system from December 5 to 11.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2009

Cleveland RTA expands canine unit

The Transportation Security Administration will provide ongoing funding for three additional bomb-sniffing police dogs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 22, 2009

U.S. transit systems on alert per terror investigation

Systems have stepped up safety patrols in response to a DHS advisory connected to an FBI investigation of a possible U.S. terror cell and an alleged plot to use hydrogen peroxide explosives.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2009

D.C. Metro to receive DHS grants

The $78.3 million will fund a variety of projects, including additional police officers and explosive-detecting dogs, surveillance cameras, bus garage security, chemical detection, radio communications and emergency training for employees.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2009

WMATA receives $9.5M anti-terrorism funding

Metro will use the grant to establish, equip and train five, four-person anti-terrorism teams whose activities focus on terrorism prevention.

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