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Purpose The overall purpose of Cabarrus County Transportation's Security Program is to optimize -- within the constraints of time, cost, and operational effectiveness -- the level of protection afforded to Cabarrus County Transportation's vehicles, equipment, facilities, passengers, employees, volunteers and contractors, and any other individuals who come into contact with the system both during normal operations and under emergency conditions. The security of passengers and employees is paramount to promoting the objectives of FTA, NCDOT and there partner organizations in developing a Security Program. Cabarrus County Transportation will take all reasonable and prudent actions to minimize the risk associated with intentional acts against passengers, employees and equipment/facilities. To further this objective, Cabarrus County Transportation has developed security plans and procedures and emergency response plans and procedures. The plans have been coordinated with local law enforcement, emergency services and with other regional transit providers, which addresses the conduct of exercises in support of their emergency plans, and assessment of critical assets and measures to protect these assets. Goals The Security Program provides Cabarrus County Transportation with a security and emergency preparedness capability that will: 1. The Security Program's number one goal is the protection and safety of system employees, Passengers, vehicles and equipment. 2. Ensure that security and emergency preparedness are addressed during all phases of system operation, including the hiring and training of agency personnel; the procurement and maintenance of agency equipment; the development agency policies, rules, and procedures; and coordination with local public safety and community emergency planning agencies. 3. Promote analysis tools and methodologies to encourage safe system operation through the identification, evaluation and resolution of threats and vulnerabilities, and the on -going assessment of agency capabilities and readiness. 4. Create a culture that supports employee safety, equipment/facility protection and security and safe system operation (during normal and emergency conditions) through motivated compliance with agency rules and procedures and the appropriate use and operation of equipment. Objectives In this new environment, every threat cannot be identified and resolved, but Cabarrus County Transportation can take steps to be more aware, to better protect passengers, employees, facilities 04/25/16 PDFConvert. 1073 5. 1. Section 6_- _Security Attachment Iumber 5 \n F -9 Page 290