Martial law allows for the implementation of strict security measures
This is reported by Kyiv24
In light of the heightened threat levels caused by military actions, residents of Kyiv are urging the city authorities to introduce stricter security measures in the metro system. Citizens have registered a corresponding electronic petition on the Kyiv City Council’s website, outlining their proposals for increasing passenger protection.
Petition from Kyiv Residents: Key Demands
According to the initiative’s authors, throughout the entire period since the onset of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation, there has been no selective inspection of passengers’ personal belongings in the metro to detect prohibited items and substances. The petition signatories are convinced that the absence of such measures allows anyone with malicious intent to bring explosives, firearms, or dangerous substances into the metro station without hindrance.
“In the absence of strict measures, any person with unlawful intentions can easily bring explosives, firearms, or toxic substances into any metro station.”
In this regard, residents of the capital are advocating for a complete ban on entry into the metro with large carts used for transporting agricultural products, equipment, or groceries.
Technical Strengthening of Control: Cameras, Panic Buttons, and Metal Detectors
Among the proposed measures is the installation of surveillance systems in metro cars with live feeds to security monitors. Additionally, Kyiv residents are initiating the implementation of “panic” buttons in the cars, which will allow passengers to instantly report emergencies for prompt response by special services and the National Police.
Furthermore, the petition authors suggest considering the installation of X-ray machines to inspect suspicious cargo and bags at least at transfer hubs in the metro. Another initiative involves placing metal detectors calibrated to detect items weighing over 600 grams, which would help identify grenades or firearms.
Moreover, Kyiv residents propose increasing the number of cameras with facial recognition capabilities at stations and involving canine units with specially trained dogs capable of detecting weapons and explosives by scent.