SDB Powerpoints

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SDB Powerpoints

• Is proud to present
• In conjunction with the Department of Homeland
  Security, and the Transportation Security
  Administration

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A School Bus Drivers guide to School Bus Security.
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Identifying Security Threats and Incidents.

• Security Threat - is a source that MAY result in
  a event or occurrence that endangers life or
  property, and could result in the loss of service
  or equipment.
• Security Incident - is a unforeseen event or
  occurrence that does NOT necessarily result in
  death, injury, or significant property damage,
  but MAY result in a interruption of service.

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School Bus security begins with you, the driver,
by using your knowledge and judgment. Being able
to judge between threats and incidents will
enable you to distinguish between a prank, and a
real emergency, and better allow you to determine
your best course of action.
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Ideas for Employees

• Always wear your company ID.
• Become familiar with state, company, school
  district security guidelines.
• Keep all Bus doors, hatches, windows and
  compartments locked if the bus is unattended.
• Do your pre-trip/post trip inspections.
• Keep your bus clean inside.
• Be vigilant of people, items, and activities
  around your bus.

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Always keep a high level of awareness. Be aware
of people, event and activities and note any
irregular or suspicious behavior or goings on.
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Keep Alert for PEOPLE who

• Are not where they are supposed to be, such as a
  restricted area.
• Look lost, particularly at schools, bus stops, or
  parking and maintenance areas.
• Appear to be doing surveillance, such as using a
  camcorder or taking pictures.
• Cause disruptions or intentionally distracting
  behavior.
• Show unusual interest in employees or students.
• Leave a item and flee from the scene.
• Openly brandish a weapon and or other dangerous
  items.
• Use a motor vehicle in a suspicious way, such as
  erratic driving, following, parking illegally.

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Look for Items or Devices that

• Were abandoned and left in the open.
• Were abandoned and concealed.
• Appear suspicious, such as canisters, tank, metal
  box
• Have a attached message.
• Appear to be leaking or seeping strange
  substances.
• Are connected to wires, tanks, or bottles.
• May be the source of a foreign substance that is
  causing people to cough, have difficulty
  breathing, lose consciousness.

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If You are involved in a SECURITY Incident

• First, and foremost, remain calm and keep focus.
• Call your garage and relay the following
• 1 - Location and direction headed.
• 2 - A detailed description of the threat,
  activity, or incident.
• 3 - Description of any vehicle and/or persons
  involved.

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Always use state, school district and company
procedures to notify the proper contacts,
(dispatcher, police, etc.)Maintain
Communication, and wait on instructions.
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Collecting Information

• When you report make sure that the information is
  accurate, detailed, and important. Providing
  proper authorities with victim status, indicators
  and situation will greatly assist the responding
  parties.

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THREATS

• Report site as accurate as possible.
• Tell type of threat, i.e. observed, written, or
  verbal.
• Describe suspicious behavior.
• Describe device, such as size, shape, added
  components such as timers, wires etc.
• Describe suspicious odors, mists, vapors,
  powders, and their locations.
• Check weather conditions, particularly wind
  direction.

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INCIDENTS

• Report exact location and condition of scene.
• Describe type and number of injuries.
• Note symptoms, or otherwise unusual behavior.
• Identify location of passengers and victims.
• Describe suspicious people, items, devices, or
  substances.
• Collect important information from passengers.
• Suggest safe routes for responding employees and
  emergency service personnel.

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REPORTING

• Immediately notify your supervisor.
• Identify witnesses.
• Contact law enforcement or emergency responder.
• Incidents involving potential explosive devices,
  avoid using cell phones or two way radios within
  50 feet of the device.
• Remain calm and answer questions to the best of
  your ability.
• Repeat instruction given to you for clarity if
  necessary.
• Confirm assistance is in route, and ask for
  estimated time of arrival.

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Identifying and responding to suspicious people.

• ONLY approach or question a suspicious person if
  you feel comfortable in doing so. If you in ANY
  WAY feel uncomfortable or threatened, seek
  assistance!

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Ask the person questions like

• May I help you with anything?
• May I see your Identification please?
• Who are you visiting today?
• What is the purpose of your visit with us today?

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Always avoid confrontations or using a rough
approach. Dont be abusive or insulting.Avoid
getting physical or detaining the suspect.
Instead, make note of the behavior and physical
characteristics and keep them in sight until law
enforcement arrives.
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If the suspicious person is no longer visible,
note the last known direction they were headed.
If they left in a vehicle, be ready to describe
the vehicle, and try to get the plate number.
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When reporting people, look at the following

• Head - eyes, ears, hair color and style,
  complexion, mouth, nose, as well as jewelry or
  hats.
• Body - neck, arms, chest, stomach, shirt or
  blouse, scars, tattoos, or birthmarks if visible.
• Legs - pants, skirts, shorts, belt, socks
  shoes.
• General appearancemeaning height, weight,
  gender, and approximate age.

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On your Pre-trip be alert for

• New damage or signs of forced entry into the bus.
• Unusual items attached to bus
• Opened or otherwise disturbed compartments.

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Check the following areas for suspicious items

• Floors
• Below seats
• Drivers area
• Steps
• Wheelchair lifts (if equipped)
• Lights
• Wheel wells
• Engine compartments
• Exhaust system
• Fuel and air tanks
• Side and back emergency doors
• Regular entry door

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Hopefully, none of us will ever be put into a
situation where this training will be put to use,
but it is good to have it and remember it.In
today's world, one can never be too careful.
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Thanks for Watching!

• Created in the training department at the Harmony
  Division of A.J. Myers Sons, in conjunction
  with the Department of Homeland Security and the
  Transportation Security Administration.
• PowerPoint created by SDB Powerpoints.
• 03/08/2006