There have been an increasing amount of security problems along the Staten Island Railway, and recently elected officials have made a request to the MTA to install security cameras along the Island's 21 station platforms and 64 train cars.



Unfortunately, the Staten Island Railway system has failed to receive recognition for needing ramped up security, and as a result is being denied homeland security measures. A station like Grand Central is seen as a possible terrorist target and so receives the proper security needed to prevent any attacks. The Staten Island Railway as far as officials are concerned can be a possible target as well, although not likely, but still should have the proper security to decrease its vulnerability to terrorists.



Also, officials believe that besides cameras there should be an increased number of police placed on the railways. The amount of police at this time, only 24 altogether, is hardly enough security for the thousands of Staten Islanders that ride the railway each day.



After meeting with the MTA, an agreement was made that the concerns and requests of the officials would be put into consideration. The MTA had stated that the decision to increase security will depend on the amount of funding that they receive in the future. The MTA does assure all railway riders that they as customers are the number one priority, and an effort to put safety measures into action will be made.