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An incident in which a 15-year-old girl was beaten at an underground station while security guards looked on sparked additional training for private security guards.
Read More →Metro and the Sheriff's Office will assign at least one deputy to each of Metro's five tunnel stations during operating hours.
Read More →Authorities are taking a closer look at rules that bar transit guards from getting involved in violent incidents, and instead directs them to call law enforcement.
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Transit agencies report that reviewing fare collection controls and system security is a continual process. Experts recommend appointing a revenue auditor to perform daily checks and reports, performing regular preventive maintenance on fareboxes and putting policies and procedures in writing.
Read More →Blue TIDE included a number of security sweeps and patrols at the Union Station Metrorail station and Metrobus boarding area outside of Union Station. Also served to remind the public to remain observant while riding Metro and report any suspicious behavior.
Read More →Decision follows attack of two University of Notre Dame students who were waiting for a bus.
Read More →Will increase surveillance of the Metro system, conduct more frequent security sweeps of facilities and tunnels, and provide greater visibility of uniformed officers.
Read More →Has reimbursed $2.8 million of the $5.7 million that 51 of Virginia's state and local agencies spent helping with security for the inauguration.
Read More →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.
Read More →The system to be upgraded and expanded is designed for early warning detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials.
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