Introduction to Transportation Security

by Frances L. Edwards, Daniel C. Goodrich

Overview

Providing students and industry managers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively manage the security of transportation assets, Introduction to Transportation Security, Second Edition examines:

• The core concepts of security, safety, and emergency management practices

• The integrated nature of the U.S.critical infrastructure and the threats to intermodal transportation

• Those federal agencies working in emergency management, hazmat response, and transportation security and their intelligence and response requirements and capabilities

• Cost-beneficial security strategies aimed at preventing catastrophic failures from disasters or intentional sabotage or attack in each transportation mode

Transportation is the lifeline of any nation, connecting people, supporting the economy, and facilitating the delivery of vital goods and services. Past failures and terrorist attacks on such transportation systems, in the U.S. and abroad, have demonstrated such systems' vulnerability, the consequences of any potential damage and disruption, as well as the substantial impacts on people, property, and the economy. Now, more than ever, it has become imperative for public transit and transportation systems, as well as the many private businesses operating in these sectors, to develop comprehensive security programs. This includes accounting for both natural and man-made hazards—and safeguarding people, places, and equipment—while at the same time ensuring operations continuity.

The book covers all transportation critical infrastructure—their modes and their interconnectivity—including highway, air, freight and passenger rail, transit, maritime, and pipeline security. Chapters provide learning objectives, key words, and discussion questions pedagogical elements as well as several case studies to facilitate a practical understanding of the concepts presented. New to this edition is a chapter dedicated to gas and oil pipelines as well as an increased focus throughout of recent cyberattacks, to emphasize the need for physical and cybersecurity integration.

Introduction to Transportation Security, Second Edition serves as a comprehensive, practical overview for students in transportation management, homeland security, and emergency management programs as well as an up-to-date reference for professionals charged with safeguarding the movement of assets within our interconnected transportation network.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367860257
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/22/2024
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Frances L. Edwards, MUP, PhD, CEM is the Deputy Director of the National Transportation Security Center at the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI), and a professor emerita of the Master of Public Administration program at San Jose State University. She is the editor or co-author of four books, 16 reports for MTI and numerous journal articles and book chapters. She is a Certified Emergency Manager with 20 years’ experience, FEMA credentialed instructor for ICS, and a California Specialized Training Institute Outreach Instructor for emergency management. She is a faculty member of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center at San Jose State University.

Daniel C. Goodrich, MPA, MEP, CEM is the Senior Transportation Security Scientist with the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University, and the instructor for “Security Issues for Transportation Professionals” in the Master of Science in Transportation Management program. He is co-author with Frannie Edwards of ten major publications for MTI, as well as many professional articles and book chapters. He provides emergency management planning and training support to Caltrans and Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. He has worked at city and county government and in the private sector, and has sixteen years’ military service, including US Marine Corps Security Forces.

Table of Contents

Part I – Safety, Security, and Emergency Management  1. Security Theory and Practice  2. Emergency Management Theory and Practice  3. Federal Agencies and Structures: Transportation Security  4. Layers of Security  Part II – Multi-Modal surface Transportation Security: Threats and Strategies  5. Road Transportation: Cars and Trucks  6. Road-Based Busses, Livery, Paratransit, Ambulances and Delivery Vehicles  7. Mass Transit on Fixed Rails and Guideways  8. Freight and Long-Distance Passenger Heavy Rail  9. Maritime Transportation  10. Aviation Operations Security  11. Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines  Part III – Putting It All Together  12. Transportation Security, Supply Chain and Critical Infrastructure

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Dr. Frances Edwards and Mr. Daniel Goodrich’s Introduction to Transportation Security provides comprehensive coverage of multimodal surface transportation security threats and strategies. They also present a detailed history and overview of key federal agencies, their origins, evolvement, purposes and organizational structures. This book is an excellent and much-needed addition to the transportation security student, researcher, or practitioner’s bookshelf."
—Dr. Yuko J. Nakanishi, Chair, ABE40 Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Protection and Principal, Nakanishi Research and Consulting, LLC

"This is an important read for all managers in need of comprehensive reference materials on Transportation Security for all modes. The learning objectives, case studies, summaries, and discussion questions in each chapter keep you focused. This is an invaluable tool for both the student or seasoned professional."
—Herby G. Lissade, P.E., Chief, Office of Emergency Management for the California Department of Transportation – Caltrans, Founder and President of Haiti Engineering

"Individually, Dr. Frances Edwards and Dan Goodrich possess enormous knowledge about transportation security and disaster management protocols. Together, they are a formidable team. Ever since 9/11, Americans have come face-to-face with the disastrous results of an attack on transportation. However, even with ever-tightening security at airports, American transit and other "open" systems remain unacceptably vulnerable, especially to a random "lone wolf" attacker. What are some of the weapons—including chemical and biological—that can be used against transportation systems? What strategies do organized attackers often take? How have these attacks been carried out in other nations? How have they affected the local and national economies? What can be learned from them? In this, their latest book, Edwards and Goodrich deliver their expert insights to a new generation of security professionals who face very different challenges than did those who came before."
—Rod Diridon, Sr., Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute

Editorial Reviews

"Dr. Frances Edwards and Mr. Daniel Goodrich’s Introduction to Transportation Security provides comprehensive coverage of multimodal surface transportation security threats and strategies. They also present a detailed history and overview of key federal agencies, their origins, evolvement, purposes and organizational structures. This book is an excellent and much-needed addition to the transportation security student, researcher, or practitioner’s bookshelf."
—Dr. Yuko J. Nakanishi, Chair, ABE40 Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Protection and Principal, Nakanishi Research and Consulting, LLC

"This is an important read for all managers in need of comprehensive reference materials on Transportation Security for all modes. The learning objectives, case studies, summaries, and discussion questions in each chapter keep you focused. This is an invaluable tool for both the student or seasoned professional."
—Herby G. Lissade, P.E., Chief, Office of Emergency Management for the California Department of Transportation – Caltrans, Founder and President of Haiti Engineering

"Individually, Dr. Frances Edwards and Dan Goodrich possess enormous knowledge about transportation security and disaster management protocols. Together, they are a formidable team. Ever since 9/11, Americans have come face-to-face with the disastrous results of an attack on transportation. However, even with ever-tightening security at airports, American transit and other "open" systems remain unacceptably vulnerable, especially to a random "lone wolf" attacker. What are some of the weapons—including chemical and biological—that can be used against transportation systems? What'strategies do organized attackers often take? How have these attacks been carried out in other nations? How have they affected the local and national economies? What can be learned from them? In this, their latest book, Edwards and Goodrich deliver their expert insights to a new generation of security professionals who face very different challenges than did those who came before."
—Rod Diridon, Sr., Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute

"Introduction to Transportation Security is the best textbook I have read on transportation security because it is the both comprehensive and interesting. It moves from theory to practice across all modes of transportation … and addresses a full spectrum of issues associated with transportation security. Introduction to Transportation Security is highly recommended for all introductory homeland security and transportation security courses, and would be an excellent additional text for many emergency management and security management courses."
—Linda Kiltz, Journal of Homeland Security Education

"The authors of this book are clearly experts in the field of transportation security, and their well-organized work will help security professionals as well as students learn about the transportation industry, how it affects the overall economy, and how to protect it."
—Security Management

"Dr. Frances Edwards and Mr. Daniel Goodrich’s Introduction to Transportation Security provides comprehensive coverage of multimodal surface transportation security threats and strategies. They also present a detailed history and overview of key federal agencies, their origins, evolvement, purposes and organizational structures. This book is an excellent and much-needed addition to the transportation security student, researcher, or practitioner’s bookshelf."
—Dr. Yuko J. Nakanishi, Chair, ABE40 Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Protection and Principal, Nakanishi Research and Consulting, LLC

"This is an important read for all managers in need of comprehensive reference materials on Transportation Security for all modes. The learning objectives, case studies, summaries, and discussion questions in each chapter keep you focused. This is an invaluable tool for both the student or seasoned professional."
—Herby G. Lissade, P.E., Chief, Office of Emergency Management for the California Department of Transportation – Caltrans, Founder and President of Haiti Engineering

"Individually, Dr. Frances Edwards and Dan Goodrich possess enormous knowledge about transportation security and disaster management protocols. Together, they are a formidable team. Ever since 9/11, Americans have come face-to-face with the disastrous results of an attack on transportation. However, even with ever-tightening security at airports, American transit and other "open" systems remain unacceptably vulnerable, especially to a random "lone wolf" attacker. What are some of the weapons—including chemical and biological—that can be used against transportation systems? What'strategies do organized attackers often take? How have these attacks been carried out in other nations? How have they affected the local and national economies? What can be learned from them? In this, their latest book, Edwards and Goodrich deliver their expert insights to a new generation of security professionals who face very different challenges than did those who came before."
—Rod Diridon, Sr., Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute

"Introduction to Transportation Security is the best textbook I have read on transportation security because it is the both comprehensive and interesting. It moves from theory to practice across all modes of transportation … and addresses a full spectrum of issues associated with transportation security. Introduction to Transportation Security is highly recommended for all introductory homeland security and transportation security courses, and would be an excellent additional text for many emergency management and security management courses."
—Linda Kiltz, Journal of Homeland Security Education

"The authors of this book are clearly experts in the field of transportation security, and their well-organized work will help security professionals as well as students learn about the transportation industry, how it affects the overall economy, and how to protect it."
—Security Management

From the Publisher