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Video Surveillance and Burglar Alarms for Subway Stations and Train Stations
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In recent years,
public transit security concerns have increased significantly.
The threat of terrorist activity has always been present,
but it is a larger issue today than ever before. In train
and subway stations, video surveillance systems can help to
prevent such acts. Additionally, security cameras can deter
crime and vandalism within stations, and provide riders with
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Benefits of Security Cameras in Train and Subway Stations
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- Combat terrorism - Public modes of
transportation are considered high-risk targets for terrorism.
Surveillance cameras positioned in train and subway stations
assist in the fight against such activity, and work to
spot terrorist plots before they happen.
- Crime investigation - Video surveillance
footage can prove extremely useful in investigating incidents
where a crime or terrorist act is carried out. By analyzing
recorded footage, security officials can identify suspects
and examine what steps need to be taken to prevent future
acts from occurring.
- Protect riders - It's important for
riders to have confidence that the train system is safe.
Many subway users are daily commuters. For them, riding
the rails should be as worry-free as brushing one's teeth.
Security cameras are a key part of a larger effort to
provide users with a system that is safe and closely monitored
for their protection.
- Prevent graffiti - There's something
about subway stations that brings graffiti artists out
in force. For some, tunnel walls and train cars provide
the ultimate canvas. When surveillance cameras spot such
activity, officers can be quickly deployed to break things
up before a full-blown mural comes to fruition. Cleaning
up graffiti is an expensive task, and video surveillance
helps in reducing the frequency of such activity.
- Monitor unsafe areas - We've all heard
the term, "Mind the Gap." Many subway and train stations
have sections that could prove dangerous, such as platform
gaps, and any public area where there train passes by.
With security cameras installed specifically to monitor
such areas, accidents and injuries can be avoided.
- Smart camera functionality - Intelligent
IP cameras often feature built-in video analytics such
as behavioral and facial recognition. Installed in a subway
or train station, such cameras can help to identify potential
threats and spot suspicious activity such as objects left
unattended.
- Digital storage - With a digital surveillance
system, footage is stored digitally rather than on bulky
analog cassettes. This allows for advanced search features
that help in scouring archived material for images of
specific incidents.
- Remote access - IP surveillance systems
allows for remote monitoring from any computer with network
access and an internet connection.
Risks of Video Surveillance Systems
- Vandalism - If a security camera is
damaged or tampered with, the signal could be lost. It's
important that other security measures are in place should
such an instance occur.
- Over reliance - Security cameras, while
powerful tools, should not be relied on too heavily. Video
surveillance can significantly enhance the level of security
in train and subway stations, but the physical presence
of security personnel is still extremely vital and shouldn't
be overlooked.
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Configuration of Surveillance Cameras
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- When installing a video surveillance system in a train
or subway station, consider the following factors:
- What types of security systems does the station currently
have in place?
- Is the station properly staffed with security personnel
and patrolled by police officers?
- Are there areas of the station that are especially prone
to accidents?
- Is there a history of incidents involving injuries or
fatalities on the tracks?
- Are there warning signs posted prominently around dangerous
areas?
- Is graffiti an issue at the station?
- How late does the train run at night?
- Does the station feature cashier areas where money is
exchanged?
- Is the station in a safe neighborhood?
- Is there a history of criminal activity or violent incidents
in or around the station?
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Video Surveillance Setup Advice for Train and Subway Stations
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- Install cameras at all station entrances and exits in
order to get clear images of those entering and leaving
the premises.
- Use cameras to monitor high-risk locations by the tracks,
such as boarding areas and sections where open gaps exist.
- Keep watch over any areas where money is exchanged,
for instance ticket windows and card machines.
- Monitor stairwells and hallways for suspicious activity.
- Consider using cameras equipped with video analytics
such as facial recognition and behavioral recognition
that can assist in identifying marked criminals and suspicious
activity as it develops.
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