ARIZONA INFRAGARD

Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Please RSVP: http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/KFGIDILNTAKUIXDHTWZY/PhxIGJul09

The focus of this meeting will be the Transportation sector. We will be hearing from a diverse group of speakers covering a wide breadth of infrastructure topics in the transportation sector. Come spend half a day learning more about the intricacies of how the Homeland Security Critical Sectors fit together and how they specifically affect Arizona.

Speakers:

TSA and the Changing Threat Environment: Randy Parsons, Federal Security Director, Department of Homeland Security – TSA, Sky Harbor Airport

Director Parsons will address topics such as domain awareness, mission, resources, and the changing threat environment. He will also talk about information sharing and partnerships among airport management, city management and law enforcement that contribute to success in the TSA mission.

Rail Unit Organization, Responsibilities and Tactics: Sgt Dave O’Dell, Homeland Security Division, Transit Bureau – Light Rail, Phoenix Police Department

Sgt O’Dell’s unit is responsible for security on the Phoenix section of the Metro Light Rail. He will address topics including rail unit organization, available resources, execution of system security, and fare inspection differences between normal operations and special events. He will also cover some of the tactics being used as part of the random anti-terrorism program.

The Union Pacific Railroad Police: Overview, Challenges and Initiatives: Supervisory Special Agent Lucas Melendez, Union Pacific Railroad Police