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Video Surveillance and Burglar Alarms on Buses
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On buses, where
the only authority figure on board is usually the driver (who
clearly has his or her hands full), it's hard to maintain
a tight level of security. Video surveillance cameras are
working to help solve this problem. Many buses are now equipped
with security cameras. By functioning as deterrents to criminal
activity and inappropriate behavior, these cameras provide
passengers and drivers with an added sense of security, and
can also supply valuable evidence during criminal investigations. |
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Benefits of Surveillance Cameras on Buses
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- Protect drivers - Bus drivers must
put a lot of faith in their passengers acting appropriately.
Unfortunately, one never knows what type of riders will
step onto the bus on any given day. The presence of onboard
security cameras can help in deterring and investigating
unacceptable behavior and aggressive outbursts directed
towards drivers.
- Enforce rider regulations - Bus rules
and regulations are easier to enforce with a second set
of eyes. It's common for buses to feature signs which
mention the presence of video surveillance. Riders who
know they're under watch are more likely to follow rules,
pay bus fares, and obey driver orders.
- Prevent theft - Onboard security cameras
monitor bus activity, and act as preventative measure
against acts of theft between riders.
- Deter violence - The unpredictable
nature of bus passengers throughout the day can at times
lead to violent incidents. Such an incident could stem
from an argument between riders, or a passenger under
the influence of alcohol or drugs losing composure. Surveillance
cameras can monitor for such unsavory activity, enabling
operators to alert authorities should an incident break
out.
- Enhance passenger safety - Users of
the bus system want to be confident that their mode of
transportation is a safe one. Onboard video surveillance
cameras give riders the assurance that authorities are
doing everything in their power to provide a high level
of security.
- Crime investigation - Footage from
onboard security cameras can prove valuable in criminal
investigations of incidents taking place on buses as well
as outside crimes involving specific suspects whose images
may be uncovered.
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Risks
of Video Surveillance on Buses
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- Privacy - Some bus drivers are concerned
that onboard security cameras will be used to tightly
monitor their every move. Heading these concerns, some
bus systems have chosen to not target cameras directly
at drivers, but rather the areas around them so as to
still provide driver security without breaching their
privacy.
- Vandalism - If a rider tampers with
the onboard security cameras, there should be backup security
measure in place in the event that a video signal is lost.
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Configuration
of Video Surveillance Systems for Airports
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Consider the following factors
when determining what level of video surveillance is required
for a specific bus system: |
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- What kind of security measures does the bus system currently
have in place?
- Does the bus system work closely with the police department
in its safety efforts?
- Do some bus routes travel through high-crime neighborhoods,
thus requiring special attention in terms of security?
- How late do the buses run?
- Have there been reported incidents of theft on the buses?
- Is there a history of onboard fights and violent acts
between riders?
- How safe do drivers currently feel?
- Is it common for riders to refuse to properly pay bus
fares?
- Is there a history of incidents between riders and bus
drivers?
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Installation Advice for Security
Cameras on Buses |
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- Position a camera at the front of the bus that captures
clear images of passengers as they enter.
- In order to enhance driver safety, consider a camera
that can monitor interaction between riders and drivers.
- Use video surveillance to monitor all bus exits.
- Install cameras that provide views of the entire passenger
section of the bus in order to watch for inappropriate
rider behavior and acts of theft and violence.
- Consider cameras that provide exterior views of the
bus and the areas around it
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