IED Recognition and Detection Training
Freight Rail Security
In 2006, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration issued a set of security action items for the freight rail industry. Two of the action items require:
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Rail employees must be able to recognize suspicious activity and report security concerns found during inspections.
To support the rail industry in implementing these action items, TSA has produced a CD-ROM-based training program titled, "IED Recognition and Detection for Railroad Industry Employees." This is a self-paced program that leads users through four separate modules which focus on heightening rail employees' awareness of suspicious activity. Topics covered include an overview of the terrorist threat, high risk targets, IED recognition, and inspection and response procedures.
A supplemental brochure, "Freight Rail Security Awareness," is available as a PDF file and can be customized by companies to meet their needs.
Click Here to download the material request form and order either the CD or the brochure. (DOC, 76 KB)
Contact Us
Transportation Security Administration
Freight Rail Security Division
601 South 12 Street
TSA-28
Arlington, VA 22202
freightrailsecurity@dhs.gov
