BUS OPERATIONS
Be alert to things that are suspicious or out of place at garages, depots, transfer stations and shelters. Also be observant of activity, people and vehicles along bus routes.
BUS OPERATORS
Make quick and efficient vehicle inspections part of your normal routine. The few minutes you spend doing it may save lives. During pre-trip inspections, layovers or when your bus has been unattended, look for suspicious packages, devices, wires, substances and signs of tampering.
BUS MAINTENANCE
When receiving or releasing vehicles look for suspicious packages, devices, wires, substances and signs of tampering. Quite often, if something is intentionally "planted" on a vehicle or in a facility, the mechanic or maintenance person will be the first to notice. If something seems out of the ordinary during an inspection, report it to your supervisor. In particular, check the engine compartment for foreign objects or a false compartment in the air filter area, additional wires from the battery and unusually clean components and devices. Inspect the fuel and air tanks for inconsistent and missing connections.
SIGNS OF VEHICLE TAMPERING
- Scratches or marks made by tools
- Unusually clean or dirty compartments
- Items attached to vehicles or objects with magnets or duct tape
- Open or disturbed compartments and cabinets
