Transit Systems
The goal of every transit system is to
provide safe, reliable, convenient,
economical, and accessible public
transportation services to meet the
needs of their community. While
security is only one characteristic of a
successful, efficient transportation
system, many transit agencies in the
United States have recognized the
need for greater security awareness
and preparation. The Wackenhut Corporation has been a
major player in developing customized approaches to
protecting public transit systems, increasing ridership and
reducing the financial burden from transit crime. From rail
systems to bus operations, Wackenhut’s Custom Protection
Officers® work to improve the safety and security of
passengers, employees, and the public with innovative
customer-service focused programs that reassure patrons
and earn the public trust.
Wackenhut’s Custom Protection Officers® can be found
riding buses and trains, providing platform and station
security, enforcing system rules, patrolling parking areas,
assisting riders, monitoring fare collection, monitoring
hotline programs, serving as Public Ambassadors, and
providing investigative services. Wackenhut has the
proven experience with CFR 49 compliance, Threat
Vulnerability Assessments, and the development of
System Security Program Plans that meet the Post 9/11
security concerns of forward thinking transit agencies.
With the intense competition for transit dollars,
Wackenhut’s protective programs offer unmatched
solutions to the need for quasi-law enforcement service
without the law enforcement price. From light rail
systems to city and county bus lines, Wackenhut’s
customized programs have proven to be the model for
successful public/private partnerships.