Letters: SEPTA, don't neglect security

RE LAVETA JONES' May 10 op-ed (

"Strangers on a Train"

), about a man videotaping the electrical equipment at Wayne Junction and subsequent videotaping of the Gallery:

I agree with Ms. Jones wholeheartedly that Philadelphia is very lax and nonchalant about security at our train stations. Every time I board the El at the Frankford/Pratt station, I see very few SEPTA police officers, and the ones who are there are talking among themselves at the customer-service center.

Wise up, SEPTA security personnel. It only takes one crazed lunatic to harm hundreds of our citizens. Please try to be more vigilant and professional.

James A. Schwartz

Philadelphia