Passenger Rail Security
Download or Read eBook Passenger Rail Security PDF written by Cathleen A. Berrick and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Cathleen A. Berrick |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 158 |
| Release | : 2006-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1422304337 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781422304334 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Passenger Rail Security by : Cathleen A. Berrick
Book excerpt: The U.S. passenger rail system is a vital component of the nation's transportation infrastructure, carrying more than 11 million passengers each weekday. The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) & the Dept. of Transportation share responsibility for ensuring the safety & security of rail systems. This report addressed: (1) DHS actions to assess the risks to the U.S. passenger rail system in the context of prevailing risk management principles; (2) fed. actions taken to enhance the security of the U.S. passenger rail system; & (3) security practices that domestic & selected foreign passenger rail operators have implemented. Also, test'y. of Cathleen Berrick, Dir. Homeland Sec. & Justice Issues, GAO. Charts & tables.
