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From page 1... ... 1 The objective of TCRP Synthesis Project J-07/Topic SA-48, "Transit Security Preparedness: Current Practices," was to identify current practices transit systems can use to enhance their security measures and to identify opportunities to apply security technology applications used in other industries to the transit environment. This synthesis gathers information on current practices and security measures through a literature review, a survey, and spotlights/case examples with a particular focus on employee and customer awareness; security presence; partnerships with stakeholders, both internal and external; and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) Read the entire page →
From page 2... ... 2 Transit Security Preparedness • Security staffing decisions that can be difficult, since adding personnel is often the most costly operating expenditure that an agency will face; • Technology that requires technical staff, cybersecurity resilience, a proactive approach to additions/upgrades, and willingness to address the issues, such as privacy and civil rights, that can arise; and • Training for employees, contractors, and partners that covers all aspects of an agency's security strategy and provides actionable information to better handle emergencies and security events. Sixty percent of the Transit Security Preparedness survey respondents rate their agency's efforts to address their major security challenges as somewhat or very successful. Read the entire page →
From page 3... ... Summary 3 evasion and trespassing. Research into effective approaches to address quality of life issues would be beneficial for transit agencies. Read the entire page →

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... 1 The objective of TCRP Synthesis Project J-07/Topic SA-48, "Transit Security Preparedness: Current Practices," was to identify current practices transit systems can use to enhance their security measures and to identify opportunities to apply security technology applications used in other industries to the transit environment. This synthesis gathers information on current practices and security measures through a literature review, a survey, and spotlights/case examples with a particular focus on employee and customer awareness; security presence; partnerships with stakeholders, both internal and external; and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED)

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... 2 Transit Security Preparedness • Security staffing decisions that can be difficult, since adding personnel is often the most costly operating expenditure that an agency will face; • Technology that requires technical staff, cybersecurity resilience, a proactive approach to additions/upgrades, and willingness to address the issues, such as privacy and civil rights, that can arise; and • Training for employees, contractors, and partners that covers all aspects of an agency's security strategy and provides actionable information to better handle emergencies and security events. Sixty percent of the Transit Security Preparedness survey respondents rate their agency's efforts to address their major security challenges as somewhat or very successful.

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... Summary 3 evasion and trespassing. Research into effective approaches to address quality of life issues would be beneficial for transit agencies.

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