The new security cameras will round out the promised 1,500 extra security cameras at various train stations around the city. more ›

The American Civil Liberties Union is set to release a report today asking the city to halt expansion of its video surveillance program until measures can be taken to protect the "fundamental American right to be left alone." The 44-page report also lists just how extensive the city has become in using surveillance cameras as a criminal deterrent. more ›

Soon, every CTA train stop will be added to Chicago's growing camera complex. Using around $17.9 million dollars from a grant given by the Department of Homeland Security, the CTA will install at least one new surveillance cameras at all train stop entrances by the end of this month. Mayor Daley, an eloquent master of the English language, announced this new security plan yesterday at the Paulina Brown Line stop. This plan would gradually expand the number of surveillance cameras on both CTA buses and train stations from 1,800 to 3,000. That means by the end of this year, each of the rail stations could have about 20 security cameras each, allowing better monitoring of who enters and exists train stations in case crimes arise. more ›

The CTA's plans to have at least one high-definition camera installed at every rail station by this summer continue moving forward. This week, the org came a little closer to that goal by installing cameras at 24 Green Line stations. The system now has 1,657 cameras installed at 73 rail stations; there are 144 total stations. The CTA is also launching a pilot program this spring to determine how feasible it is to retrofit existing rail cars with cameras. New rail cars come equipped with cameras already installed. more ›

The CTA's board approved a plan today that will bring security cameras to all 144 of its train stations; 45 stations already have cameras in place. The contract, with Teleste Corp. of Georgetown, Texas, will cost $4.3 million to put the new high-resolution equipment in place. First up will be the Green Line, which will have cameras in place by the end of the year. Officials hope to have all stations covered by the end of May 2010. [CBN] more ›