Uniformed Security Personnel at MRT Stations and Bus
Interchanges
JOINT NEWS RELEASE
Uniformed security personnel will be deployed at MRT stations and
bus interchanges from 1 June 2004 as part of ongoing efforts to
strengthen the security in our public transport system. The
security personnel, deployed by the public transport operators, SBS
Transit and SMRT, will complement security arrangements already in
place, such as regular Police patrols at the public transport
facilities. There is currently no specific threat in Singapore and
no cause for alarm.
The presence of uniformed security personnel will provide a visible
deterrent against security threats. The uniformed security
personnel can be identified by their 'Transit Security' badge on
their uniform. They will perform patrols at the station or bus
interchange premises. They will also conduct random bag or parcel
checks, to look out for devices that can be used to cause damage to
lives and properties. This may result in some inconvenience for
commuters. We seek the public's understanding and cooperation in
this regard. The checks are necessary to protect the safety of all
commuters and ensure the security of our system.
The public should continue to maintain vigilance and report
unattended articles and suspicious behaviour to the station or
interchange staff, or police, and work together with the
authorities and the operators on the security measures to keep our
system safe and secure.
From SBST press release statement
