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From page 30... ... 30 C H A P T E R 5 Irrespective of the size of the agency, in general terms, transit security problems fall into a small group of categories: (1) passenger security, (2) Read the entire page →
From page 31... ... Transit Crime and Security Problems 31 However, even these systems may not be immune to isolated incidents where murder is caused by conflict between primary or non-primary family, friends, or acquaintances. Similarly, strangers in pursuit of gain or some other rational or irrational motivation may commit murder either concurrent with the commission of a felony, or as a result of mental deficiency. Read the entire page →
From page 32... ... 32 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems photos and video up female riders' skirts and dresses. State law "does not apply to photographing (or videotaping or electronically surveilling) Read the entire page →
From page 33... ... Transit Crime and Security Problems 33 usually theft, and in a great many cases the criminal is carrying a gun or other weapon, increasing the likelihood that the victim will be killed or seriously wounded." Type 2 Violence These cases typically involve assaults on an employee performing occupational tasks committed by a customer, patient, passenger, or someone else receiving service. Homicide In 2012, there were 767 workers killed as a result of violence and other injuries by persons or animals, including 463 homicides and 225 suicides. Read the entire page →
From page 34... ... 34 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems noted that there is a continuing major trend toward cashless fare collection systems and the placement of automated ticket dispensing machines in transit centers that is further removing the opportunity for criminals to obtain cash through dangerous confrontations like hold-ups or robberies. Fare collection though remains a leading contributor to Type 2 violence in transit. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... Transit Crime and Security Problems 35 • Having a mobile workplace. • Working late night or early morning hours. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... 36 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems which remains a work in process, looks at the presence or absence of threats, vulnerabilities, and assault reduction safeguards. Subject to change, the following definitions are associated with the TCRP Project F-21 matrix: • Threat: Natural or human-made occurrences, individuals, entities, or actions that will damage the system, its facilities, or it patrons. Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... Transit Crime and Security Problems 37 cate that verbal attacks are the most common form of workplace violence. The next most problematic assault type was spitting. Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... 38 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems uncovered through the transit agency's audit or inventory program that identifies shortages or missing materials from warehouses, depots, or other maintenance facilities. However, just because shrinkage is identified, it does not always follow that larceny of property is detected or even investigated. Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... Transit Crime and Security Problems 39 Generally the intent of pilferage is to obtain items or property with high resale value. Spare parts at bus or paratransit systems, including radiators, transmissions, engines, voltage regulators, fuel injectors, alternators, and starters, represent high-value automotive materials that can be sold for a profit to receivers of stolen goods. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... 40 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems the total amount of copper ranges from 20 kilograms (44 pounds) in small cars to 45 kilograms (99 pounds) Read the entire page →
From page 41... ... Transit Crime and Security Problems 41 Acts of vandalism can include: • Damage to trash receptacles at bus or rail terminals. • Inking, spray paint, or markers. Read the entire page →
From page 42... ... 42 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems Spotlight on Graffiti San Diego, CA – Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) undercover security operations arrested 5 juveniles in the past 2 weeks who are responsible for 277 individual tags covering 3,580 square feet and damage estimated at more than $25,000. Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... Transit Crime and Security Problems 43 Fraud Prevention Transit fraud schemes can include (1) bid rigging, (2) Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... 44 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems materials have little discernible characteristics, symptoms are the first sign of an attack. In addition, some chemical and biological agents will not produce symptoms for hours or days after the attack has occurred. Read the entire page →

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... 30 C H A P T E R 5 Irrespective of the size of the agency, in general terms, transit security problems fall into a small group of categories: (1) passenger security, (2)