July 22, 2005
NYPD begins random bag checks on subways
The NYPD this morning is beginning to randomly check the bags of people entering the city's subways in hopes of preventing a terrorist attack like the ones that have hit London's transit system in the past two weeks.
From the New York Times report: Mr. Kelly said most searches will occur in subway stations, but that the Police Department "will reserve the right" to check the bags of passengers on buses and ferries as well. While the policy is still being worked out, officials said passengers will be checked before they enter a station's turnstiles, though some people inside stations may also be searched.
People who do not submit to a search will be allowed to leave, but will not be permitted into the subway station. The police commissioner said officers would take pains to avoid singling people out for searches based on race or ethnicity.
July 22, 2005 10:11 AM in Transportology
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