Web-Based Weapons of Mass Destruction Training for Transit Police
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2010
Subject Area
place - north america, planning - terrorism, mode - mass transit
Keywords
terrorist attacks, training program, transit police
Abstract
response to increased terrorist attacks on mass transit systems worldwide, emergency planning and security efforts have intensified. One of the most important planning elements is the provision of training for first-response personnel. Yet few terrorism-related training programs specific to the mass transit sector are available. To address this unmet need, a web-based weapons of mass destruction (WMD) simulation training program, specifically designed for transit police, was recently developed, implemented, and evaluated. Results indicate that this program was effective in improving transit police officers’ ability to recognize and respond to WMD simulations.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Journal of Public Transportation, copyright remains with them.
Recommended Citation
Gershon, R.R.M., Magda, L.A., & Canton, A.N. (2010). Web-Based Weapons of Mass Destruction Training for Transit Police. Journal of Public Transportation, Vol. 13, (3), pp. 23-37.
