9 Aug 2009: SEQ: Proactive security measures welcome on rail network

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Media Release 9 August 2009

SEQ:  Proactive security measures welcome on rail network

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport users has welcomed the announcement today by the Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Emergency Services that a Firearms and Explosives Detection Dog (FEDD) will patrolling Queensland Rail stations and trains with police officers and TransLink Transit Officers (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Proactive measures are the best way forward.  We are sure the majority of public transport commuters will be comfortable with the introduction of the detection dog."

"Our suggestion is that bus stations should be included in these anti-terrorist measures with the bomb dog as well.  Many of the bus stations approach the size and passenger numbers of the major railway stations."

"RAIL Back On Track holds the Queensland Police Service Rail Squad in the highest regard.  Many of our members have attended presentations by members of the squad and are grateful for their presence on our rail network.  Not withstanding the fine job the Rail Squad does maybe it is time to consider expanding the QPS Rail Squad and renaming the rail squad the QPS Public Transport Squad?"

References:

1.   http://statements.cabinet.qld.gov.au/MMS/StatementDisplaySingle.aspx?id=65632

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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