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Staying safe on the subway. TTC fights rising crime with extra security and tips to protect passengers

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Staying safe on the subway. TTC fights rising crime with extra security and tips to protect passengers

Date5/19/1989

Names

Stawicki, Andrew (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Toronto Transit Commission (subject)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Staying safe on the subway. TTC fights rising crime with extra security and tips to protect passengers

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0115682F

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