Securing America's Passenger-Rail Systems
Author | : Jeremy M. Wilson |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 2007-12-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780833044372 |
ISBN-13 | : 0833044370 |
Rating | : 4/5 (370 Downloads) |
Download or read book Securing America's Passenger-Rail Systems written by Jeremy M. Wilson and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2007-12-21 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. communities depend on reliable, safe, and secure rail systems. Each weekday, more than 12 million passengers take to U.S. railways. This book explains a framework for security planners and policymakers to guide cost-effective rail-security planning, specifically for the risk of terrorism. Risk is a function of threat, vulnerability, and consequences. This book focuses on addressing vulnerabilities and limiting consequences.