Operation Lifesaver’s Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for Law Enforcement (RISC-LE) & TRANSCAER’s Understanding Tank Cars & Locomotives

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

MODULE 5 - Locomotive Emergency Response - Presented by: CN Railway

• An overview of responding to emergencies involving a locomotive.  

Field Exercise:

• 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: CN Railway