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By Alli Knothe, Globe Correspondent A free iPhone app will allow MBTA riders to report suspiciousactivity to a dispatcher, MBTA officials announced today, saying itwas part of a campaign to increase safety throughout the system. Using the See Say app, MBTA officials said, riders can sharepictures, text, and location details with a dispatcher, if they seesomething suspicious while traveling. This new app encourages daily commuters to play an active role inour ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and comfortable transitenvironment, Jonathan Davis, the MBTA general manager, said in astatement. The app, which is now available on iTunes.com, is part of theMBTA s See Something, Say Something campaign, which waslaunched in 2003 in response to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Funding for the app and campaign were provided by the Department ofHomeland Security s Transit Security Grant Program. The app can beused to report everything from a suspicious package to a sightingof a missing person. If a user does not have service, the app is programmed to send areport as soon as service is available. Users can also choose tosubmit a tip anonymously.
The camera s flash will automatically be disabled if a rider wantsto use the app to discreetly take a picture of somethingsuspicious. Transit police dispatchers who receive the tip can respond to analert with more questions. The app can also be programmed toreceive updates regarding service delays or other alerts. The app was developed by Elerts Corporation, which specializes inemergency notification and response systems through mobilenetworks, smartphones, and social media.
In addition to the app, the MBTA announced that it has repealed allrules against taking pictures on its property. It is time we lifted any restrictions on taking pictures, saidMBTA Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillan. It s almost impossibleto control. He said now that most riders have cellphones with built-in cameras,it is more beneficial to start encouraging their use in order todecrease crime. Another version of the app will be available for Android users inearly July.
Alli Knothe can be reached at aknothe@globe.com. I am Bag & Luggage Agents writer, reports some information about magnesium oxide suppliers , potato gnocchi recipe.
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