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17 C H A P T E R 3 The following chapter presents profiles of the 2 types of agencies surveyed for this research -- small- and medium-sized transit agencies. For the purpose of this report, a small transit agency is defined as serving a population of less than 50,000 people whereas a medium agency serves a population of between 50,000 and 200,000 people.
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18 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems Size of Area (Populaon) Number of respondents Survey Group 1 (Large)
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Transit Agency Security Risk Profiles 19 (continued on next page) Profile Survey Response Populaon Served Small transit agencies are defined as serving a populaon of less than 50,000 people Service Area 48.6% of the small transit agencies reported 0-100 square mile service areas Passenger Miles The majority of agencies (64%)
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20 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems Countermeasures Security Ligh
ng Many small transit agencies (76%) incorporated ligh
ng as security support and crime deterrence.
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Transit Agency Security Risk Profiles 21 Table 3.3. Security risk profile -- medium-sized transit agencies.
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22 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems Other Crime – Risk Characterized as Low Pick Pocket/Snatch and Grab Lesser Crimes involving the from passengers infrequently occur on mediumsized transit systems. Ten of the agencies reported incidents.
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Transit Agency Security Risk Profiles 23 44% of medium-sized transit agencies reported using intrusion detec on devices, predominantly audible alarms. Agencies with intrusion detec on devices reported loca ng them at office buildings (93%)
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24 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems Security Measure Small-Sized Agencies Medium-Sized Agencies VL L M H VL L M H Security Lighng x x Barriers and Berms x x Fencing x x Video Surveillance x x Intrusion Detecon x x Physical Sweeps or Inspecons x x Passenger Screenings for Firearms, Explosives, WMDs x x Access Control x x Security Signage x x Emergency Telephones, Duress Alarms, Assistance Staons x x Dedicated Security Staffing x x Security Awareness Training for Employees x x Security Training, Drills and Exercises x x Security Plan or Risk Management Framework x x Risk and Vulnerability Assessment x x Background Invesgaons for Employees x x Background Invesgaons for Contractors x x KEY: Very Low (VL)
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