Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Railroads
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Railroad Security
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Railroads
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Oversight of Federal Efforts for Rail and Surface Transportation Security
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Railway Security
Author: Richard R. Young
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351643061
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
This book provides an overview and assessment of the security risks, both manmade and natural, facing the railways and rail networks. Railroads face significant threats from disasters, but with situational awareness and coordinated effort these can often be substantially minimized. Transportation assets have always been vulnerable to natural disasters, but in the current environment these assets are also a preferred target of human-caused disruption, especially in the form of terrorism, as the events in many other parts of the world have underscored. Railways are not a homogeneous mode of transportation given their various roles in intercity and commuter passenger movement, as well as being a major portion of the freight ton-miles upon which the U.S. economy is highly dependent. Designed to provide advice for railway owners and first responders, this text discusses how to secure hazardous material transport and how to establish guidelines for rail freight operations and rail passenger operations. The book aims to develop an understanding of the unique operating characteristics of railways, the nature and the range of vulnerabilities, the present means for protecting the infrastructure, and the public policy initiatives that are prerequisite for developing a comprehensive appreciation of the magnitude of this issue. The book utilizes case studies of transport disasters to illustrate lessons learned and to provide critical insight into preventative measures. This book will be of great interest to students and practitioners of transportation, technology and engineering, and security management.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351643061
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
This book provides an overview and assessment of the security risks, both manmade and natural, facing the railways and rail networks. Railroads face significant threats from disasters, but with situational awareness and coordinated effort these can often be substantially minimized. Transportation assets have always been vulnerable to natural disasters, but in the current environment these assets are also a preferred target of human-caused disruption, especially in the form of terrorism, as the events in many other parts of the world have underscored. Railways are not a homogeneous mode of transportation given their various roles in intercity and commuter passenger movement, as well as being a major portion of the freight ton-miles upon which the U.S. economy is highly dependent. Designed to provide advice for railway owners and first responders, this text discusses how to secure hazardous material transport and how to establish guidelines for rail freight operations and rail passenger operations. The book aims to develop an understanding of the unique operating characteristics of railways, the nature and the range of vulnerabilities, the present means for protecting the infrastructure, and the public policy initiatives that are prerequisite for developing a comprehensive appreciation of the magnitude of this issue. The book utilizes case studies of transport disasters to illustrate lessons learned and to provide critical insight into preventative measures. This book will be of great interest to students and practitioners of transportation, technology and engineering, and security management.
Railroad Safety
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Domestic Passenger and Freight Rail Security
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The Rail and Mass Transit Security
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
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Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Freight Rail Security
Author: Cathleen A. Berrick
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437916716
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
An attack on the U.S. freight rail system could be catastrophic because rail cars carrying highly toxic materials often traverse densely populated urban areas. The Transportation Security Admin. (TSA) is the fed. entity primarily responsible for securing freight rail. This report assesses the status of efforts to secure this system. This report discusses: (1) stakeholder efforts to assess risks to the freight rail system and TSA's dev¿t. of a risk-based security strategy; (2) actions stakeholders have taken to secure the system since 2001, TSA's efforts to monitor and assess their effectiveness, and any challenges to implementing future actions; and (3) the extent to which stakeholders have coordinated efforts. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437916716
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
An attack on the U.S. freight rail system could be catastrophic because rail cars carrying highly toxic materials often traverse densely populated urban areas. The Transportation Security Admin. (TSA) is the fed. entity primarily responsible for securing freight rail. This report assesses the status of efforts to secure this system. This report discusses: (1) stakeholder efforts to assess risks to the freight rail system and TSA's dev¿t. of a risk-based security strategy; (2) actions stakeholders have taken to secure the system since 2001, TSA's efforts to monitor and assess their effectiveness, and any challenges to implementing future actions; and (3) the extent to which stakeholders have coordinated efforts. Includes recommendations. Illustrations.
Transit and Rail Security
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
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Category : Railroad accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
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Category : Railroad accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Foundations of Homeland Security
Author: Martin J. Alperen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119289122
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
The Complete Guide to Understanding the Structure of Homeland Security Law New topics featuring leading authors cover topics on Security Threats of Separatism, Secession and Rightwing Extremism; Aviation Industry’s 'Crew Resource Management' Principles'; and Ethics, Legal, and Social Issues in Homeland Security Legal, and Social Issues in Homeland Security. In addition, the chapter devoted to the Trans-Pacific Partnership is a description of economic statecraft, what we really gain from the TPP, and what we stand to lose. The Power of Pop Culture in the Hands of ISIS describes how ISIS communicates and how pop culture is used expertly as a recruiting tool Text organized by subject with the portions of all the laws related to that particular subject in one chapter, making it easier to reference a specific statute by topic Allows the reader to recognize that homeland security involves many specialties and to view homeland security expansively and in the long-term Includes many references as a resource for professionals in various fields including: military, government, first responders, lawyers, and students Includes an Instructor Manual providing teaching suggestions, discussion questions, true/false questions, and essay questions along with the answers to all of these
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119289122
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
The Complete Guide to Understanding the Structure of Homeland Security Law New topics featuring leading authors cover topics on Security Threats of Separatism, Secession and Rightwing Extremism; Aviation Industry’s 'Crew Resource Management' Principles'; and Ethics, Legal, and Social Issues in Homeland Security Legal, and Social Issues in Homeland Security. In addition, the chapter devoted to the Trans-Pacific Partnership is a description of economic statecraft, what we really gain from the TPP, and what we stand to lose. The Power of Pop Culture in the Hands of ISIS describes how ISIS communicates and how pop culture is used expertly as a recruiting tool Text organized by subject with the portions of all the laws related to that particular subject in one chapter, making it easier to reference a specific statute by topic Allows the reader to recognize that homeland security involves many specialties and to view homeland security expansively and in the long-term Includes many references as a resource for professionals in various fields including: military, government, first responders, lawyers, and students Includes an Instructor Manual providing teaching suggestions, discussion questions, true/false questions, and essay questions along with the answers to all of these