About Us
The Rail Auxiliary Team is a trained force multiplier that is helping to keep the railroad safe and secure through your communities by observation and education.
Rail Auxiliary Teams . . .
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Requirements
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Background Checked
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Rail Academy
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Who Does the Rail Auxiliary Support?
- Schools and Educational Groups
- Local & State Law Enforcement
- Railroads & Amtrak
- State Fusion Centers / TSA
- State DOT's
- Transit Rail
- State Suicide Prevention Programs
- Work with Homeless Outreach
- Athletic Events Near or Over Tracks
- Other Highway Rail Safety Programs
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Training
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Eight Hours of Rail Specific Training
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Basic Railroading
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Suicide Awareness
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Worldwide Rail Terrorism Awareness
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Reporting Procedures
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Monthly Classroom Training
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Monthly Field Exercises
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Tabletop Exercises
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On-Line Classes
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"Five Minutes of Fame" for Law Enforcement Roll Call
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Aviation/Drone Integration & Reporting
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Program Coordinator & Consultant
Meet Rich Gent, the program coordinator for the Rail Auxiliary Teams and a Rail Awareness Consultant.
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Retired Naval Officer
- Intelligence
- Sensor Management
- Operational Security
- Counter-Terrorism
- Operational Planning
- Security Clearance
- NV POST Instructor
- FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
- NV Terrorism Liaison Officer
- WCSO Instructor of the Year
- Operation Life Saver State Director
Purpose
- To have ongoing public education regarding safe behavior around trains, tracks and crossings.
- To have specifically trained teams that work to keep this vital National transportation system moving in support of our Nation.
- To reduce the chance of having to answer the question, "How could this have happened?"