Railroad Investigation & Safety Course

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Instructor:

CSX Railroad Police Officers

Course Description:

This course is designed to give an overview of railroad operations and incident response appropriate to all ranks. It will be an open forum to learn and answer questions, giving a real-world approach to what occurs in a major incident. The Railroad Investigation and Safety Course (RISC) provide first responders with critical information allowing them to effectively respond to and safely investigate incidents involving the railroad. 

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 issues in the railroad environment
  • Signs and signals at a railroad crossing
  • Developing advanced preparation information
  • Railroad contacts and facilities

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

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

June Course Details:

September Course Details:

- 302 Funds Eligible -

*Note: 302 Funds can be used for travel costs (meals, lodging, and mileage) provided the agency sending officers is more than 50 miles away from the Oakland Police Academy.