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MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property |
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Posted by RiverLINE3501 on Sun May 27 19:02:40 2012 The old MBTA photography policy is DEAD. The new policy encourages photography [especially in suspicious incidents], and now they put out an iPhone app so pics and videos can be sent to Transit Police.Here's the article from TRAINS magazine: Published: May 25, 2012 BOSTON – In a reversal of attitudes toward photography, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is now encouraging riders to take photos of suspicious activity, and has created a smart phone application to do so. The authority also announced that it has repealed all rules against taking pictures on its property. “It is time we lifted any restrictions on taking pictures,” said MBTA Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan. “It’s almost impossible to control.” Now that most riders have cellphones with built-in cameras, MacMillan said, it is more beneficial to start encouraging their use in order to decrease crime. With the free iPhone “See Say” application, riders can share pictures, text, and location details with a dispatcher, if they see something suspicious while traveling. The application, which is now available on iTunes.com, is part of the MBTA’s “See Something, Say Something” campaign, which was launched in 2003 in response to the Sept. 11 attacks. The Department of Homeland Security’s Transit Security Grant Program provided funding for the app and campaign. The app can be used to report everything from a suspicious package to a sighting of a missing person. If a user does not have cell service in range, the app is programmed to send a report as soon as service is available. Users can also choose to submit a tip anonymously. The camera’s flash will automatically be disabled if a rider wants to use the app to discreetly take a picture of something suspicious. Transit police dispatchers who receive the tip can respond to an alert with more questions. The app can also be programmed to receive updates regarding service delays or other alerts. Of course now they realize that everybody has smartphones with picture and video so this is a case of "If you can't beat'em, join 'em". |
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Posted by Andrew Saucci on Sun May 27 19:08:18 2012, in response to MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property, posted by RiverLINE3501 on Sun May 27 19:02:40 2012. This actually makes sense; I just hope it isn't abused. When government gets on board a good idea, one naturally wonders how it will get perverted into something completely unlike what was originally envisioned. I can imagine "police activity" including impounding all cellular phones on a train on the off chance that someone took a picture that might be evidence. Or straphangers will be encouraged to photograph people moving between cars or drinking a soda against the rules, and the person taking the photograph will get a cut of the fine. Sometimes it is better if government just keeps its hands off something altogether. |
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Re: MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property |
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Posted by RailBus63 on Sun May 27 21:02:11 2012, in response to MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property, posted by RiverLINE3501 on Sun May 27 19:02:40 2012. Of course, some riders will see transit fans innocently taking pictures and probably send photos of such 'suspicious activity' to the MBTA Police. |
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Re: MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property |
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Posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Mon May 28 00:27:00 2012, in response to MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property, posted by RiverLINE3501 on Sun May 27 19:02:40 2012. Good news! Now, if we could only get PATH and SEPTA to sign on...-wayne- |
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Re: MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property |
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Posted by chud1 on Mon May 28 04:23:21 2012, in response to MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property, posted by RiverLINE3501 on Sun May 27 19:02:40 2012. MBTA finally got smart to let everyone take pictures.chud1 |
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Re: MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property |
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Posted by Nabinut on Mon May 28 10:11:41 2012, in response to Re: MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property, posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Mon May 28 00:27:00 2012. I get PATH but SEPTA is "usually" good with Photography. I've never been bothered doing either Rail or Bus and I've been up there off and on for 13 years. |
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Re: MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property |
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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Mon May 28 11:12:14 2012, in response to MBTA Drops Photo Policy, now Encourages Picture Taking on Property, posted by RiverLINE3501 on Sun May 27 19:02:40 2012. Hallelujah! |
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