Customized Security Programs for Public Transportation
At AlliedBarton we understand the unique needs of transit clients across the United States and we make it a priority to partner with transit agencies to provide the best possible solutions for their security programs. Passenger and staff safety, critical infrastructure/right-of-way security, as well as customer service, is of the utmost importance to transit agencies. The visible presence of well-trained, uniformed AlliedBarton security officers gives passengers a sense of security and safety.
We provide both armed and unarmed security services for some of the nation’s major transit systems and have experience protecting various types of transit facilities including light rail systems, rail platforms, bus and rail yards, transit terminals, office buildings and parking lots.
AlliedBarton’s diverse experience and scope of work for the transit industry includes:
- Access Control
- Armed and Unarmed Services
- CCTV Monitoring
- Emergency/Alarm Response
- Fare verification & Enforcement
- Interface & liaison with law enforcement
- Internal/external patrols – vehicle, bike and foot
- Key and activity log maintenance
- Counting room monitoring
- Passenger assistance
- Random ticket inspection
- Revenue collection
- Security Control Center Operations
Specialized Training
We understand that each transit facility is different and customize training programs to fit your needs. Specialized training can include:
- Accident/Incident investigation and reporting
- Adjacent rail modes of transportation
- Bus lines
- Citation preparation
- Contact cards
- Crisis communications
- Escort protection officer
- Evacuations
- Fare sweeps
- Fine procedures (fare evasion warning)
- Fine structure
- Fire Safety
- Manual block
- Normal fare inspections
- Overview of light rail
- Rail collision, incidents or injuries
- Rail rule book
- Revenue transit log
- Special event procedures
- Standard routes
- Ticket vending machines (TVMs)
- TVM Coin Hoppers
Compliance
AlliedBarton enforces state and local laws as well as safety and security requirements in alignment with Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA). Additionally, as an active member of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) we provide input to their Committee on Standards which establishes best practices among transit agencies across the nation.
Why Choose AlliedBarton for Your Transit Agency?
- Dedicated Transit Expertise
- In-house Facility Security Officer (FSO)
- Transit-specific security officer training
- Armed and unarmed experience
- Past performance references
- Emergency preparedness and response