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May 17, 2009 2:03 pm US/Eastern

Metro Security Cameras Unlikely At Md. Stations

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Although crime was high at four Prince George's County Metro stations last year, state transportation officials say the stations are not likely to receive security cameras.

According to statistics, the New Carrollton, Largo Town Center, Suitland and College Park stations experienced the highest number of violent crimes in 2008. But Jack Cahalan, a spokesman for the Maryland Department of Transportation says there are no plans to install cameras at those stations.

He says officials are working with leaders in Prince George's and Montgomery counties to determine how to improve security.

Metro recently installed 20 cameras outside a dozen rail stations in the District of Columbia and Fairfax County. D.C. provided $200,000 for the project, while Fairfax County gave $75,000.

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