To prevent others from knowing where and how much money you are carrying, purchase a multi-ride farecard or a Metrorail pass. If you need directions, ask the Metro station manager. Never sleep on a train or bus. Call boxes mounted on pylons on station platforms enable passengers to report emergencies to the station manager. Closed circuit video cameras cover every area of the station.
Monitors are in the station manager's kiosk.
Emergency call boxes are at the far end of station platforms and are every 800 feet along the tracks. Marked by blue lights, these boxes provide a hotline into Central Control and a button for bringing down third-rail power in extreme emergencies. Clear, uninterrupted sight lines, an architectural feature of every station, practically eliminates areas where criminals can hide. Recently enhanced lighting in all stations increases security by further reducing shadow areas that could be used for concealment. Flashing lights on the platform edge warn of approaching trains.