NCJ Number
13666
Journal
ROTORWAYS Volume: 5 Issue: 3 Dated: (MAY 1974) Pages: 15-16
Date Published
1974
Length
2 pages
Annotation
SOUTH EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SEPTA) HELICOPTER PATROL HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE IN PREVENTING AND COMBATTING RAILROAD VANDALISM.
Abstract
AFTER INITIATION OF THE HELICOPTER PATROL, THE NUMBER OF STONETHROWINGS, WINDOW BREAKINGS, AND PERSONAL INJURIES DUE TO VANDALISM DECLINED SIGNIFICANTLY. THE AUTHOR EMPHASIZES THE NEED FOR CITIZEN AND RAILROAD PERSONNEL SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO ASSURE CONTINUED EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PROGRAM.