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May not have been working right? >> it does not surprise me to hear the cameras were not worked right. >> reporter: retired f.b.i. agents can germ say the cameras require regular manpower and sophisticated maintenance. >> it is very common that cameras aren't working properly, or even if they are working properly, aren't pointed in exactly the right direction. >> reporter: cbs news has learned even before the new york shootings, congress was considering a significant increase in funding to secure rail systems. are transit systems soft targets? we hear that phrase a lot. are they vulnerable. >>...

The unions did not advance any concrete demands at the rally, which centred on the vague slogan, “same job, same pay.”

Enforcement's mind right now as they are planning not only the manhunt for this suspect, but also ensuring that the rest of the city, the transit systems, other subways are safe and secure. >> yes, thank you for having me. i know exactly what they're doing right now. they are headed to every major hub right now. so they're go to be going to the bus depot, times square, you name it, the cops are going to be everywhere, you have to be concerned, like mr. barksdale just said, about a mass terror incident. can't take it for granted. they have enough personnel to do this. they will cover all of tha...

Response unfolded and more details who this perpetrator was, what role does that play having more police officers there in the vicinity? >> well, listen, new york city is not immune to what is going on around the country. we're seeing rising crime in every metropolitan in the city. we're seeing the after effect of the pandemic as people start coming back into the workforce, as people start coming and commuting once again, crime is on a significant rise in the transit system. major cities, police chiefs and mayors are responding to this by putting more uniformed officers to prevent, you know, v...

NSW bus drivers are seeking the same pay and conditions for the same work. Jim McIlroy reports.