Ted, Thisis the most common of all cab driver robberies. I have not heard of it happening ever to one that has a shield. You are a wise man and this is why I nominated you for CCO president awhile ago. I still wish you would reconsider. I saw W. Weiss at the field a few weeks ago and he told me he would like to run for a vice president position with the CCO if you would run for President. Please reconsider Ted.

Crooks are smart. They can figure a way out. When, the robber kills the cab driver. He will brake and probably steal the camera. As for the shield all cabbies leave them open all the time.

The camera sends the image to a base as soon as the person enters the taxi. The quality of the image is to be determined. Ask R. Kelly about image quality and the effect it has on convictions. A guy can't drop the noose even if the shield is open. As Ted pointed out this was the most common robbery tactic. I don't close the shield when I pick up an 80 year old Jewish woman. I do close it before I let certain people in though. This is my right. I encourage other to think before they unlock the door.

I encourage YOU to consider what 'message' it sends to a passenger/assailant... when the driver closes the weapon access hole.

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The camera sends the image to a base as soon as the person enters the taxi. The quality of the image is to be determined. Ask R. Kelly about image quality and the effect it has on convictions. A guy can't drop the noose even if the shield is open. As Ted pointed out this was the most common robbery tactic. I don't close the shield when I pick up an 80 year old Jewish woman. I do close it before I let certain people in though. This is my right. I encourage other to think before they unlock the door.