Incorporating Transportation Security Awareness into Routine State DOT Operations and Training (2014)

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1 P R E F a C E NCHRP Report 793: Incorporating Transportation Security Awareness into Routine State DOT Operations and Training highlights the importance of security awareness for all state DOT employees and contractors. Through a flexible “campaign” approach, the Guide outlines tech- niques to integrate all-hazards security awareness concepts and reminders into routine state DOT operations, maintenance, and training. The Guide is designed for use by state DOTs to improve the security of transportation systems within existing resource and budgetary constraints. Information contained in the Guide may also be valuable for transportation training organizations such as the Local/Tribal Technical Assistance Program (LTAP/TTAP), National Highway Institute (NHI), and other organizations that develop security training for transportation agencies. Section 1 provides a brief introduction to transportation security and the current role of the state DOTs in security. Security awareness is defined and differentiated from security training. The section also presents the importance of security awareness for all transportation executives, employees, and contractors. Section 2 addresses organizational readiness and includes five key “Questions to Ask” to ensure that an agency is ready to implement and support an effective security awareness program. Section 3 identifies the core components of a security awareness campaign, utilizing examples of existing security awareness campaigns for transportation agencies. General messages for all employees and suggested messages and delivery methods for operations and maintenance staff are included in the section. Section 4 provides methods for promoting security awareness that can be relatively inexpen- sive to implement within a state DOT. Additional material is provided in the Appendices. Appendix A provides an overview of the current training available for transportation security, with links to training resources and train- ing courses in a range of formats including classroom sessions, train-the-trainer, and online courses. Appendix B provides a contact list of training organizations relevant to transportation security. Appendix C provides a directory of resources relevant to transportation security. How to Use This Guide