Transportation Security Awareness - Summary and Agency Policy

You now are to have a heightened level of awareness regarding transportation security. Your top priority is to protect yourself. Calling 911 as necessary is supported. Contacting the proper authorities is strongly encouraged in any suspicious situation. You are to keep important security numbers updated and handy. Remember, your safety and security is of utmost importance to your employer, the New York State Department of Transportation.

Here are some links to NYSDOT policies supporting the TSAT content:

NYSDOT Employee Handbook Safety and Health - Section 9
Emergency Transportation Operation Index
Terrorism Emergency Procedures
Security Threat Alert Process
Employee Identification (ID) Cards
Weapons on the Job

Remember, the key to protecting America's transportation system is an alert and motivated workforce that understands how crucial it is for them to be the eyes, ears, and mouth of their organization. In regards to transportation security, your general responsibilities are to:

be aware and alert
regularly perform work-area security sweeps
recognize suspicious activity including phone calls, objects, vehicles and people
safely observe suspicious activity
accurately report suspicious activity
know your role and act accordingly

Here are some other useful links:

New York State Office of Homeland Security
Terrorism Tips Hotline:1-866-SAFENYS (1-866-723-3697)

Citizen Guide to Preventing Terrorism

Be Aware, Be Prepared, Be Ready!

If you have any questions or comments regarding the TSAT course, please email wldb@dot.ny.gov Please write TSAT in the subject line of your email. Thank you.