Transit Police Step Up Patrols In Counter-Terrorism Initiative
On Wednesday, police departments and transit agencies across the country showed up on trains platforms and buses as part of a nationwide counter-terrorism and crime deterrence initiative.
A show of uniformed, armed police standing at train station platforms and buses Wednesday morning was part of the agency's counter-terrorism and crime deterrence initiative, and not in reaction to any particular event, officials said Wednesday. At a press conference, NJ Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo said that Wednesday was the first day of a nationwide effort called BUSSAFE, an extension of RAILSAFE, launched one year ago to improve safety. The initiative included increased inspections and patrols of terminals, facilities and bus garages. "Today was designated as a day where transit agencies across the county would engage in a program to increase uniform police visibility," Trucillo said. Participating officers boarded busses, …
