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Port & Vessel Security for Public Safety Officials
Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety Officials has been developed to introduce rural and small agency first responders to the maritime security requirements of the high-risk, regulated facilities in their jurisdictions. In emergency situations, regulated facilities have federally-mandated security and reporting procedures that must be followed. Management of an incident will be more efficient when emergency responders have a good working knowledge of maritime security principles and procedures.

Topics covered in this course include:
  • Characteristics of the U.S. Maritime Transportation System, focusing on the rural component
  • Threats to the U.S. Maritime Transportation System
  • Maritime regulations
  • Security levels
  • Maritime environment safety issues
  • Sensitive security information - responder considerations
  • Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) response issues for local law enforcement
  • Homeport and the Area Maritime Security Committee - liaison areas

    Who Should Attend
    This course is designed to give practical information to public safety officials in rural areas who might be called upon to respond to maritime incidents. The primary audience for Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety Officials includes personnel from: law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, emergency management, public works, and natural resources.

    Format
    Pilot #3 of this course will be offered at the Ashtabula County Emergency Operations Center in Jefferson, Ohio, in a face-to-face format to promote instructor & audience interaction. Peers from member RDPC institutions will be present to facilitate discussion and interaction, as well as offer guidance from DHS's perspective.

    Course Availability & Registration
    There are no open enrollment courses scheduled for this topic at this time. Contact us for information about custom-designed on-site training.
  • Questions? Email Us - seem@findlay.edu