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Module 11 2Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
• System safety/system security
• Components of System Security
• What is the threat?
• Types of weapons
• Critical assets and facilities
• Roles and responsibilities
Module TopicsModule Topics
Module 11 3Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
• Define the role and responsibility of the Road Ranger
• Recognize suspicious activities and objects
• Observe and report relevant information
• Minimize harm to yourself and others
Training GoalsTraining Goals
Module 11 4Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
What is System Security?What is System Security?
• System Security is a component of System Safety
• Use of policies and procedures to reduce vulnerabilities to the lowest practical level
• A process focusing on preventing all levels of crime against people and property
Module 11 5Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Components of System SecurityComponents of System Security
• Threat: Any Potential Act that can result in disruption, property damage, injury or death
• Vulnerability: Any condition that allows or promotes a threat to be carried out
• Risk: The probability that an incident will occur
Module 11 7Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
TerrorismTerrorism
“The threat or use of
force or violence to
coerce a government or
civilian population, in
pursuit of political or
social objectives”Federal Bureau of Investigation
Module 11 8Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Who are the Terrorists?Who are the Terrorists?
Extremist groups
• Oklahoma City bombing
Foreign terrorists• September 11 attacks
Individuals• Seattle bus hijacker
• Beltway Sniper
• Unabomber
?
Module 11 9Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Weapons of Mass DestructionWeapons of Mass DestructionRadiological AgentsBiological AgentsChemical Agents
Module 11 10Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Improvised Explosive DevicesImprovised Explosive Devices
Module 11 11Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Conventional WeaponsConventional Weapons
•Rifles and shotguns•Handguns•Knives•Box cutters
Module 11 12Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Fear as a WeaponFear as a Weapon
•CBR•Bombings•Suicide Bombers•Snipers
Module 11 13Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Why are these critical assets and Why are these critical assets and facilities vulnerable?facilities vulnerable?
•Roads and Bridges
•Tunnels
•Major Intersections/Interchanges
•Traffic Management Centers
•Inter-modal connections(transit, ferry, airports, seaports, etc.)
Module 11 14Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Critical Assets and FacilitiesCritical Assets and Facilities
Module 11 15Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
DOT System VulnerabilityDOT System Vulnerability
Conditions within the transportation system that make it a “soft target”
– Access to restricted areas– Abandoned vehicles– Suspicious packages– Inadequate lighting– Failure to follow policies and/or procedures
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The probability increases when vulnerable
components of the system are not addressed
DOT System RisksDOT System Risks
Module 11 17Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
What This Means To YouWhat This Means To You
• Ongoing threat to our national security and transportation infrastructure
• Attacks may vary by type of weapon and delivery method
• Risk can be managed by reducing the vulnerability
• Heightened awareness is required by you
Module 11 18Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Roles and ResponsibilitiesRoles and Responsibilities
• Front-Line Employee (Road Rangers)
Observation and Reporting
• Supervisors
Assessment and Decision Making
• Management
System-Wide Safety and Security Planning
Module 11 19Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
What is Your Role?What is Your Role?• Be alert—you are
Eyes, Ears…and Mouth of the DOT
• Know the area
• Note suspicious activities and objects
• Report things that don’t seem right to the TMC
Module 11 20Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Suspicious Activities? Suspicious Activities?
• Where someone is and time they are there• What are they doing?• Are they pacing or appear nervous• Are they staring, watching or taking notes• Quickly leaving an area?• Abandoning a package• Measuring or pacing off distances?• Taking photos, or readings with GPS device
Module 11 21Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
What is Suspicious ActivityWhat is Suspicious Activity• Stopping or parking on/near bridges• Carrying suspicious items• Overloaded vehicles or boats• If following or “shadowing” yours or other
vehicles• Same vehicle observed at several
strategic locations
Module 11 22Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Road Ranger ActionsRoad Ranger Actions• If you perceive a threat report it to the
TMC:– Do not approach threatening people– Do not approach people in vehicles– Do not be confrontational, abusive or
offensive– Do not detain or hold a person by any means
Module 11 23Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Road Ranger ActionsRoad Ranger Actions
If you do not feel threatened notify the TMC, then approach and engage the person using:
–Observance–Presence–Greeting–Questions –Withdrawal–Notification
Module 11 24Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Road Ranger ActionsRoad Ranger Actions
• Observe- Pay attention to their appearance • Presence- Use your body language to
communicate confidence• Greeting- Initiate contact in friendly tone• Questions- Use questions to get information• Withdrawal- Friendly exit• Notification- Contact the TMC if there’s no reason
for them to be where they are
Module 11 25Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Dangerous ActivityDangerous Activity• When you observe a weapon in the vehicle , this
is defined as a Dangerous Activity • Observe, but do not challenge the person• Remain calm• Exit the area as quickly as possible• Notify the TMC of their appearance, type of
vehicle, tag number, location and direction of travel
Module 11 26Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
What This Means To You…What This Means To You…• Be alert for suspicious behavior• Be aware of surveillance tools and activities• Do Not confront threatening people• Use the skills of Observation, Presence, Greeting,
Questions, Withdrawal, and Notification when Challenging Strangers
• Withdraw and report dangerous activity to the TMC immediately
Module 11 27Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Suspicious Objects?Suspicious Objects?•Packages-
Out of place-
next to bridge footings/ piers
fueling locations
In or behind trash containers, vending machines
•Devices placed as above-
wires
batteries
clocks and timers
Module 11 28Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Suspicious Objects?Suspicious Objects?
Substances-• Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR)• liquid or vapor, • bacteria or fungus • conventional explosive• radioactive material
Module 11 29Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
Road Ranger ActionsRoad Ranger Actions
• Remain calm and advise the TMC ASAP• Limit time you are exposed• Distance yourself from source• Shield yourself and others• Avoid using radios/cell phones near
suspicious devices• Do NOT touch, cover or move
Module 11 30Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training
What It All Means To The Road What It All Means To The Road Ranger Ranger
•Protect yourself - LIFE SAFETY•Make notification as soon as possible•Protect and assist others by shielding, relocation, and evacuation
•NOTE: Observe the crowd, someone may be watching to see if its all going to their plan