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Posted by Red Line to Glenmont on Tue Jul 1 11:26:47 2008 Here is a subway article from the Official Olympics site. As usual, everything in the worker's paradise is perfect.There is even a "candid" photo of a happy passenger being inspected by a German shepherd. Give me a break!!!!! Safe subway travel in Beijing (BEIJING, June 30) -- On the second day of official security checks in Beijing's subway stations, no delays could be seen by the added security measure. Most passengers on their way to work via the subway toted small bags or laptop cases, which do not require security checks. Liquids will be checked A reporter from Beijing Evening News was on the scene at 7:48 on Monday morning, when he noticed 17 out of 28 people stopped for security checks upon entering Chaoyangmen's subway station. Most checks were quick, though, and did not occupy much of the passengers' time. Only one woman was detained for a longer period. An X-ray of her bag showed two suspicious looking objects. Upon closer inspection, security officers discovered a half-full bottle of tea (with tea leaves) and an empty plastic bottle. After further investigation deeming the products safe, the passenger was free to continue on her journey. Alcohol is still allowed on the subway; however, there is now an enforced limit of 2 kilograms (about 4 bottles). Oversized bags A few minutes after 8:00 a.m., the reporter noticed a woman being detained by security officers at another subway station. This woman had a young child in tow, and also 5 large suitcases, one of which was too big to fit through the X-ray machine. The only thing the officers could do was to ask the woman to open her suitcase for a visual inspection. During rush hour, most passengers heading to work were not stopped for security checks, at least not at Andingmen Tuesday morning. When asked why so few people were stopped, a security officer answered, "Our principle is that large items must be checked. These passengers going to work are all carrying small bags, so random checks are sufficient." Tools must be properly packaged The reporter saw one handyman facing some problems while trying to get through the security checks. Some of his tools, like his hammer, for instance, were refused entry into the subway. According to subway employees, although these kinds of tools are not on the list of 8 dangerous articles prohibited in the subway system, they must be packaged safely so as to avoid any accidents which may harm other passengers. Throw it to the dogs Canines at the security checks at Dongdan station startled passengers Tuesday morning. According to reports, security dogs have been in training for the past year to aid in these checks. Labradors and German Shepherds are among the kinds of dogs engaged in this work with security personnel. From the beginning of 2008, these dogs have been working randomly at the subway stations, and have received positive feedback. Older stations Due to the narrowness of some older subway stations, such as the Military Museum stop, X-ray machines have not been installed. As such, officers have been conducting security checks by physically inspecting packages. A subway employee revealed that this may change next month; after July 4, the older stations that are not yet equipped with the security machines may undergo renovations to complete the security setup of the entire subway system in the capital. The results are in ... 90 dangerous articles found on Day One June 29 was the first day the official security check system went into effect. By 2 p.m. on that day, over 50,000 articles were checked by security on Beijing's 5 subway lines. Of these, 90 articles were discovered containing dangerous items such as petrol, adhesives and knives. About 50 people were asked to leave the subway station, and another small number were brought to police stations for further inquiry. 2,000 officers were on hand at the 181 security checking stations along Beijing's 5 subway lines, systematically checking every large item carried into the station, and randomly checking small bags carried by passengers. At every checkpoint, police officers were on hand to direct operations and take care of any problems that arose. Thanks to the orderliness of the operation, subway business continued at the normal level, taking in 99.9 percent of what the system received in payment prior to the integration of security checks. Security personnel have the authority to refuse entry into the subway of any passenger carrying items deemed dangerous. Assuming the items are properly packaged and the traveler can produce a receipt for the purchase of the product dated the same day of travel, security personnel may allow some commuters through. |
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