Joint
Press 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.
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