From the Bristol Evening Post: http://tinyurl.com/93tkn
STATION WINS PASSENGER SAFETY AWARD
11:00 - 28 June 2005
Bristol's Temple Meads railway station has been given a Government award for safety and security. The station has been accredited with Secure Station status, which recognises standards of station design, management, security and passenger safety.
Temple Meads' platforms, ticket office and car parks are covered by 24-hour CCTV and a full alarm system ensures staff and customer safety. Station manager Michael Holmes said: "This is a seal of approval for the work we have done to improve security and safety at the station.
"Most of the measures needed to get Secure Station status were already in place, but this award underlines our commitment to continuous improvement."
Bristol East MP Kerry McCarthy, who attended the presentation ceremony at the station, said: "Safety and security are top priorities for all rail users and I hope this Secure Station status will help reassure local people who use Bristol Temple Meads.
"Crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime are issues that need to be tackled throughout the community and I am delighted that First Great Western is taking this seriously."
First Great Western had to show how it expects staff to deal with security issues.