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... 13 9 Potential Actions to Further Improve Security Skill Maintenance • Knowing what is normal • Systematic observation • Personal awareness • Do not "assume everything is OK" Benefit from Observers Who Are Already in Place • Elderly • Roadside stands • Delivery personnel • "Walkers" • "Sidewalk supervisors" • Fishermen Administrative Security Actions • Wear a Photo ID and have other ID (e.g., drivers license) • Report loss/theft of ID's, uniforms, vehicles, official decals, license plates • Have proper vehicle ID • Remove/deface official markings on surplus vehicles and equipment that is sold • ID vehicles/equipment with large markings on the roof • Fuel control -- your refueling trucks can be bombs • Keep explosives safe and secure if they must be stored • Key controls • Keypad entrance control • Keep fence lines clear and clean on both sides • Walk fence lines regularly and report tampering • Vary routines in sensitive areas • Set up emergency radio code words • Establish and practice alternate communications modes • Establish and practice emergency action plans • Share scheduling, emergency planning, etc., with other agencies
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... Coordinate Observation Reports with Others • Rail maintenance crews • Utility crews • Emergency operations • Construction crews • Law enforcement agencies 14

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