1. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 111 Module 11 Module 11 System Security

2. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 112 System safety/system security Components of System Security What is the threat? Types of weapons Critical assets and facilities Roles and responsibilities Module Topics

3. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 113 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 Goals

4. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 114 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

5. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 115 Components 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

6. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 116 What is the Threat?

7. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 117 Terrorism “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

8. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 118 Who are the Terrorists? Extremist groups Oklahoma City bombing Foreign terrorists September 11 attacks Individuals Seattle bus hijacker Beltway Sniper Unabomber ?

9. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 119 Weapons of Mass Destruction Radiological Agents Biological Agents Chemical Agents

10. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1110 Improvised Explosive Devices

11. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1111 Conventional Weapons Rifles and shotguns Handguns Knives Box cutters

12. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1112 Fear as a Weapon CBR Bombings Suicide Bombers Snipers

13. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1113 Why are these critical assets and facilities vulnerable? Roads and Bridges Tunnels Major Intersections/Interchanges Traffic Management Centers Inter-modal connections(transit, ferry, airports, seaports, etc.)

14. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1114 Critical Assets and Facilities

15. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1115 DOT 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

16. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1116 The probability increases when vulnerable components of the system are not addressed DOT System Risks

17. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1117 What 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

18. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1118 Roles and Responsibilities Front-Line Employee (Road Rangers) Observation and Reporting Supervisors Assessment and Decision Making Management System-Wide Safety and Security Planning

19. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1119 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

20. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1120 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

21. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1121 What 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

22. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1122 Road 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

23. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1123 Road Ranger Actions If you do not feel threatened notify the TMC, then approach and engage the person using: –Observance –Presence –Greeting –Questions –Withdrawal –Notification

24. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1124 Road 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

25. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1125 Dangerous 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

26. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1126 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

27. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1127 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

28. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1128 Suspicious Objects? Substances- Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) liquid or vapor, bacteria or fungus conventional explosive radioactive material

29. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1129 Road 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

30. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1130 What It All Means To The Road 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

31. Road Ranger / TMC Operator Joint Training Module 1131 Questions?