New York City Area Transportation Workers to Receive AntiTerrorism Training
New York City Area Transportation Workers to Receive Anti-Terrorism Training; Homeland Security (DHS) Program to make New York transportation infrastructure safer
9/10/2004 5:22:00 PM
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To: Metro and Assignment desks
Contact: John Willard of the American Trucking Associations, 703-838-1700 or 571-215-9448 (cell)
News Advisory:
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the New York State Motor Truck Association will provide anti-terrorism and safety training for New York City area transportation and safety professionals, state and local law enforcement, New York City transit workers, and others on Wednesday, September 15th under an initiative called "Highway Watch(r)." The Highway Watch(r) program, funded by the DHS and administered by the ATA, trains transportation professionals and trucking industry workers to help law enforcement spot national security and safety threats in the transportation environment.
WHO: Trucking, transportation, and security operations professionals
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
New York State Police Department and other law enforcement personnel
New York State Motor Truck Association
WHAT: Anti-terrorism and safety training for transportation professionals
WHEN: Wednesday, September 15, 9-11 a.m.
WHERE: Long Island Marriott & Conference Center, 101 James Doolittle Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553, 516-794-3800
Truck rides will be available for the media.
9/10/2004 5:22:00 PM
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To: Metro and Assignment desks
Contact: John Willard of the American Trucking Associations, 703-838-1700 or 571-215-9448 (cell)
News Advisory:
The American Trucking Associations (ATA) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the New York State Motor Truck Association will provide anti-terrorism and safety training for New York City area transportation and safety professionals, state and local law enforcement, New York City transit workers, and others on Wednesday, September 15th under an initiative called "Highway Watch(r)." The Highway Watch(r) program, funded by the DHS and administered by the ATA, trains transportation professionals and trucking industry workers to help law enforcement spot national security and safety threats in the transportation environment.
WHO: Trucking, transportation, and security operations professionals
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
New York State Police Department and other law enforcement personnel
New York State Motor Truck Association
WHAT: Anti-terrorism and safety training for transportation professionals
WHEN: Wednesday, September 15, 9-11 a.m.
WHERE: Long Island Marriott & Conference Center, 101 James Doolittle Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553, 516-794-3800
Truck rides will be available for the media.