As expected, the MTA announced last night that it will step up police patrols on trains, platforms and in parking lots. MTA CEO Lee Sander said MTA police will be joined by federal marshals from the TSA, the fine folks who protect our airways.
Look for–well, don’t actually look for–uniformed police on board, as well as plainclothes cops and marshals too. The MTA security director said random bag searches may occur as well, so, ya know, leave the Mary Jane at the office.
Caren Halbfinger of the Journal News has the details here.
