Operation Lifesaver’s Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for Law Enforcement (RISC-LE) & TRANSCAER’s Understanding Tank Cars & Locomotives
Training Event
Location
American Family Field
Conference Room: Abramson Room
Milwaukee WI 53214
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction provided by Operation LifeSaver, Inc.
- Tank Car and Locomotive Overviews provided by CPKC, Union Pacific Railroad and CN Railway
- Lunch will be provided by TRANSCAER.
- Certificates will be provided via email following electronic event evaluation form
- Earn your TRANSCAER Challenge coin at the end of the session
You only need to register for one session. All topics are covered within each 6.5-hour session. Multiple sessions are offered in order to accommodate the multiple shifts of the police departments.
Attendee Level
- Law Enforcement
Event Focus
Featured topics:
- Rail Safety 101
- On-Scene Safety & Situational Awareness
- Rail Resources & Initial Report Information
- Rail Incident Conclusion
- Understanding Tank Cars
- Locomotive Emergency Response
Description
Classroom Sessions:
Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for Law Enforcement (RISC-LE): Attendees will learn personal safety techniques while they are investigating a grade crossing collision or trespasser incident, in addition to maintaining on-scene safety unique to the railroad environment. Presented by: Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI)
MODULE 1 - Rail Safety 101
- Safety issues in the railroad environment
- Signs and signals at a railroad crossing
- Developing advanced preparation information
- Railroad contacts and facilities
MODULE 2 - On-Scene Safety & Situational Awareness
- Safety considerations while responding to an incident.
- Ensuring on-scene safety
- Identifying your location
- Key safety points to live by
MODULE 3 - Rail Resources & Initial Report Information
- Familiarization with rail cars, locomotives, and train documents
- Railroad personnel and rail related equipment.
- Common crimes against the railroad; rail equipment of evidentiary value
- Available partner resources to aid with scene safety and investigation.
- Overview of the AskRail® Mobile App
MODULE 4 - Rail Incident Conclusion
- Taking proper steps to ensure the rail scene is clear.
- Documentation of rail incidents on state crash reporting forms
- How train incidents may affect the community and support for prosecution
- Operation Lifesaver and Federal Railroad Administration safety education programs
Field Exercises:
Field Exercise 1 (Understanding Tank Cars): Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings; tank components; safety appliances; jacket, shell, and head construction; placards and markings. Presented by: CPKC, Union Pacific Railroad, and CN Railway.
Field Exercise 2 (Locomotive Emergency Response): An overview of responding to emergencies involving a locomotive. Presented by: CPKC, Union Pacific Railroad, and CN Railway.
Important Details
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: A hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, and work boots are required for the field exercises. Gloves are optional but recommended.
Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercises. Stay hydrated and alert.
Be at the site by 8:00 AM for registration. Class will begin promptly at 8:30AM.
The class size is limited to 30 per day.
Parking: Park in the Brewers 2 parking lot (which is the nearest of the Preferred Parking lots) and enter American Family Field through the Left Field Gate Entrance. See attached map and directions.
Sponsors
- Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI)
- CPKC
- CN Railroad
- Union Pacific Railroad
- TRANSCAER
Contacts
P.O Box 760
West Warwick RI 02893-9998
cmathewson@oli.org
Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
P.O. Box 760
West Warwick RI 02893-9998
wcorcoran@oli.org
