The first Protective Service Officers started duty tonight at Flinders Street and Southern Cross Stations. They may not be the best solution to public transport security, but I’m sure passengers will welcome them, and wish them luck.
Yes, PSOs get less training than police. That’s because they have more restricted powers (limited to railway stations and surrounds), and more restricted duties (they’re not going to go and investigate burglaries, for example).
But something their training should include — especially if they’re going to keep commuters on-side — is to stand on the left of the escalators.
4 replies on “Something missed at PSO training? Stand on the left!”
Typical.
Amen Daniel!
I’m surprised your camera was still in tact after taking that shot Daniel. Don’t you know it’s illegal to take photos in Melbourne’s train stations without a photography permit, and banned outright at all the underground city loop stations.
Tsk, tsk.
@Julian, didn’t you spot the watermark? It ain’t my photo!