CANINE PATROLS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

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CANINE PATROLS
FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SECURITY

• Presented By Pete Sklannik, Jr.
• Vice President, Wilbur Smith Associates
• Chairman, Transportation Security Committee
• Transportation Development Institute
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  July 9, 2007

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INTRODUCTION

• Purpose of Presentation
• Canine Patrol History
• The New Interest

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ASPECTS OF CANINE PATROL

• Perception
• Deterrence
• Operational

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BEFORE YOU START
Understand the Challenges
Prepare for Investment (both time money)
Research Successful Programs
Select Best Personnel (both people dogs)
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THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
CONNECTION

• Customer Perception
• Definition of Patrol Mission
• Regional Cooperation

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• Importance of Training
• Use of Effective Patrol Guidelines
• Long Term Commitment

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SUCCESS STORY

• Dallas Fort Worth Area
• TSA Role
• Transit Agency Investment
• Airport Cooperation

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CONCLUSIONS

• The Situation Today
• Is It a Panacea?
• Issues To Be Faced

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QUESTIONS