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**NEW** Transit Terrorist Tools and Tactics (T4)
University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center Participant Manual May 18, 2007
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This course
is designed to address the technical aspects of detecting,
deterring, preventing, mitigating and responding to a CBRNE
incident at a transit system facility and conveyances. As such,
it provides detailed information through presentations and
practical exercises requiring participants to demonstrate skills
obtained during this course. The course consists of eight
modules taught through a combination of classroom sessions and
comprehensive practical exercises.
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Pre-Trip Inspection Emergency RepairsVirginia DOT Call Number: KF23.EP-Pub |
As the operator of a transportation services vehicle, you have a responsibility to make sure that your vehicle is in safe operation condition at all times. There are three types of inspections, which you will be required to conduct each day: before start-up, after start-up and road check. |
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Evacuation and Rescue of Elderly and Disabled Passengers from Paratransit Vans and Buses Balog, John; Ketola, H. Norman; Varker, Frank A.; McInerney, T. Thomas, and Scott, Robert E.; USDOT; 1984 Call Number: KF23.EP-Pub 1984 |
The provision of efficient and safe methods for the effective evacuation and rescue of elderly and disabled passengers from such vehicles as standard and modified vans, body-on-chassis-small buses, and heavy-duty transit buses is necessary to ensure their safety during system use. Effective methods and equipment are identified and developed as a function of transit use by the elderly and disabled, accident incidence rates for the various vehicles, a study of actual transit vehicle characteristics and their crashworthiness, and an analysis of emergency preparedness forces. Needed equipment is identified. |
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Emergency Procedures for Rural Transit Drivers: Manager's Handbook International Support Services; 1989 Call Number: KF23.EP-Pub 1989 |
Although designed primarily as an overview for drivers, this training program is designed to help all system employees prevent emergencies and respond effectively to those that do occur. The program addresses the following topics: vehicle preparation; driving in hazardous weather and road conditions; securing the vehicle; breakdown procedures; accident procedures; handling on-board passenger illness and injury. |
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Emergency and Evacuation Procedures and Passenger Relations Virginia Department of Transportation; 1990 Call Number: KF23-EP-Pub 1990 |
This manual deals with passenger relations, emergency; and evacuation procedures for drivers in rural areas. |
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Evacuating Elderly and Disabled Passengers From Public Transportation Vehicle Emergencies: Participants Handbook Henderson, William; Office of Technical Assistance and Safety; 1991 Call Number: KF23.EP-Pub 1991 |
Many public transportation vehicles operate in areas where public safety personnel and equipment cannot reach them quickly. Emergency response time may be affected by: distance, road conditions, weather conditions, heavy traffic or other emergencies. In an evacuation emergency, you the driver, if uninjured, will be the first line of assistance, and you may be the only resource to assist passengers out of the vehicle. |
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Recommended Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Urban, Rural, and Specialized Transit Systems Hathaway William T. and Markos, Stephanie H; 1992 Call Number: KF23.EP-Pub 1992 |
A number of concerns must be addressed to ensure the safety of passengers during transit emergencies. The needs of passengers can be addressed through carefully planned emergency response procedures, proper training of transit and emergency response personnel, and effective use of equipment. The recommendations contained herein are there intended to assist transit and emergency response organization personnel to evaluate their emergency response plans and, if necessary, modify or supplement those plans accordingly. |
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Violence in the Workplace: Prevention, Response and Recovery (CD included) NTI, USDOT, Rutgers Haider, Renee; Kozub, Christopher; Moy, Adrian; Partee Tracey |
The safety and security of transit employees and the public is a primary concern for transit agencies. In addition to protecting their systems from crime and acts of terrorism, agencies and employees face the challenge of addressing workplace violence issues everyday. This course was developed in response to a need for front-line employee and supervisory training on preventing, responding to, and recovering from workplace violence incidents. |
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How to Conduct a Threat & Vulnerability Assessment (TVA) for Florida Transit Systems Course Participant Guide September 2005 K&J Safety and Security Consulting Services |
To understand why a Threat & Vulnerability Assessment (TVA) is necessary for transit. |