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From page 74...
... 74 The design of a security protocol should occur only after the performance of a risk assessment and the development of a comprehensive security plan. Until these first steps are completed, insufficient data will be available to make good decisions about security strategies.
From page 75...
... Security Plan Implementation and Management 75 (continued on next page) Agency Methodology Citaon DOJ, Office of Domesc Preparedness Transportation Risk Assessment Methodology (TRAM)
From page 76...
... 76 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems Agency Methodology Citaon TCRP TCRP Report 86, Volume 10: Hazard and Security Plan Workshop: Instructor Guide (AECOM Consult, Inc.
From page 77...
... Security Plan Implementation and Management 77 (4) selecting the appropriate alternatives; and (5)
From page 78...
... 78 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems review, a copy of the completed checklist is provided to and reviewed with the assessed transit agency. Additionally, a copy is also provided to TSA Headquarters for analysis.
From page 79...
... Security Plan Implementation and Management 79 The SSEPP describes security planning as "more of a process than a product." This approach coincides with a vision of a security plan being a dynamic living document that is continually under review and subject to change. The key aspect of importance that should be reinforced in developing the security plan is the need for flexibility.
From page 80...
... 80 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems and most likely to occur as well as those that may occur less frequently but with far reaching consequences. The HSP identifies the objectives of this phase of security planning as to: • Create a written statement of purpose covering routine and emergency situations.
From page 81...
... Security Plan Implementation and Management 81 � Developing procedures for the relocation of essential departments, � Developing procedures to deploy essential personnel, equipment, and supplies, and � Establishing procedures for backup and recovery of computer and paper records, and – Contact information. Countermeasures and Strategies Consistent with emergency management principles, the risk and vulnerabilities reduction measures and strategies associated with transportation sector security planning should follow the 5 stages of protection activity: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
From page 82...
... 82 Policing and Security Practices for Small- and Medium-Sized Public Transit Systems and upgradable on a flexible timeline that has sufficient sensitivity to external security factors to allow for as-needed adjustments. As stated above, a large percentage of small- and medium-sized agencies report having completed security plans.

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