Abstract: A system and method for providing security to at least one mass transit vehicle is disclosed wherein a memory at the at least one mass transit vehicle is used for storing a plurality of digital images that are provided from at least one camera. Upon detection of an alarm signal at the at least one mass transit vehicle at least a portion of the plurality of digital images are transmitted from the mass transit vehicle to a remote monitoring site responsive to the alarm signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for portioning food items. The inventive apparatus preferably comprises: a carrier structure having a cavity provided therein for receiving a first portion of a food item; a holding device for imparting a force to the food item sufficient to hold the first portion of the food item in the cavity; and a saw or knife having a blade receivable between the carrier structure and the holding structure for cutting the food item into the first portion and a second portion. The holding structure is preferably an upper belt-type conveyor and the apparatus most preferably comprises a series of carrier plates conveyed by a lower conveyor system. Alternatively, the holding structure can be replaced with a vacuum system for generating a vacuum in the plate cavities.