Media Advisory
METRO AND LASD INTRODUCE NEW
SAFETY & SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES
Eye in the sky tower, security kiosk and smart technology to improve safety
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WHAT: |
To continue the highest priority commitment to safety and security, Metro and the LASD announce three major safety technologies to augment ongoing efforts at passenger and employee security. The technologies include the SkyWatch Tower, an eye-in-the-sky that can be raised 24 feet high to monitor parking lots; Security Kiosk that brings law enforcement tools such as closed circuit TV and computers to the field and LexRay, a mobile application technology that accesses data and video directly to the user’s smartphone or tablet. |
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WHEN: |
Thursday, October 08, 2105 at 1 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
Metro Willow Street Station, 2750 W. American Ave., Long Beach 90806 |
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WHO: |
Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington,Board member Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker and LASD Transit Policing Division Chief Ronene Anda. |
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VISUALS: |
News cameras allowed to ride up SkyWatch tower for a view from its highest point, access to Security Kiosk with CCTV monitors and other technologies and a demonstration of LexRay that allows the user to access real-time video from stations and platforms on smartphone and tablet. In addition, a Metro bus outfitted with CCTV monitors and operator safety barrier will be on display. |
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CONTACT: |
Paul Gonzales 213.922.2702/office 213.271.0890/cell |