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Transit and Railroad Police

Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.

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Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.

Monitor transit areas and conduct security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees.

Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.

Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.

Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.

Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers' valuables, or other crimes on railroad property.

Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.

Enforce traffic laws regarding the transit system and reprimand individuals who violate them.

Provide training to the public or law enforcement personnel in railroad safety or security.

Plan or implement special safety or preventive programs, such as fire or accident prevention.

Transit and Railroad Police

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Transit and Railroad Police

Overview

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What Transit and Railroad Police Do

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Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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