[Infowarrior] - Big Sis does DC Metro security messages

[Richard Forno]

Janet Napolitano voicing new Metro messages

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/federal-eye/2010/10/janet_napolitano_voicing_new_m.html?hpid=news-col-blog

Now airing at a Metro subway station near you: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, voicing a new public awareness message designed to encourage vigilance among transit customers.

The secretary's message began airing last month in the transit system's 85 subway stations as part of the Homeland Security Department's "If you see something, say something" public awareness campaign. The national effort includes new posters and public address announcements at the nation's airports and train, subway and bus stations and other locations.

In case you can't quite make out what Napolitano is saying on Metro speakers (and who would blame you?), here are her remarks (which you can also watch and hear above):

"You play a vital role in the security of the Metro system. If you see something suspicious commuting to work or running errands, say something to local authorities to make it right. Report all suspicious activity on buses, trains or in stations to a Metro employee, or call the Metro Transit Police at 202-962-2121. Thank you for keeping our Metro system safe."

Washington is the first city to use Napolitano's message and she will localize it for other metropolitan transit systems in the coming weeks, DHS said.