Operational Concepts: Local Public Safety Agencies
The following are the roles and responsibilities, by functional area or by project, for the Local Public Safety Agencies.| Functional Area or Project | Roles and Responsibilities | Status |
|---|---|---|
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CENTRO ITS - Security Upgrades |
Respond to transit incident and security issues. | Not Planned |
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Commercial Vehicle Operations |
Receive spill notification for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) from private commercial fleets. | Planned |
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Emergency Management |
Coordinate emergency plans, emergency transit schedules, and the status of emergency transit systems with local transit agencies. | Planned |
| Coordinate local evacuation and reentry efforts. | Planned | |
| Coordinate regional disaster response and recovery. | Planned | |
| Coordinate wide area alert notifications with local traffic management agencies, emergency management agencies, maintenance and construction agencies; and local transit agencies | Planned | |
| Dispatch local public safety vehicles to respond to emergencies. | Planned | |
| Monitor and detect potential, looming, and actual disasters including natural disasters and man-made disasters. | Planned | |
| Operate a local PSAP (public safety answering point). | Planned | |
| Participate in incident response, coordination, and reporting for the regional incident and mutual aid network. | Planned | |
| Provide incident information to the local traffic and maintenance agencies. | Planned | |
| Receive commercial vehicle reports of unusual activities. | Planned | |