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• If the hazard is noted by the driver, he/she must call the dispatcher, describe the <br /> situation, and await further instructions. <br /> • If the hazard is noted by staff other than the driver (e.g., the dispatcher becomes aware <br /> that a tornado is approaching), the dispatcher will contact the driver and provide <br /> direction. <br /> Direction may be as follows: <br /> • To abort the route, and drive the passengers to the nearest emergency drop point (see <br /> policy on emergency drop points) <br /> • To abort the route and return to the agency (particularly if there are no passengers on <br /> the vehicle) <br /> • To drop off some or all passengers at the next stops and then abort the route, following <br /> the instructions of the dispatcher (returning to the agency or using an emergency drop <br /> point) <br /> With most hazards or emergencies, it is the primary policy of OCPT that the driver, first, <br /> communicates with the dispatcher, describes the situation, and awaits instruction. The <br /> exception to this is in the case of an immediate life threatening situation when the driver acts <br /> first, then communicates. Policies are in place for a range of situations. <br /> 3.2c.—TRANSIT FACILITY SAFETY AND SECURITY REVIEW <br /> OCPT assesses on an ongoing basis the system's physical and procedural security systems and <br /> exposures. Findings from past and current threat and vulnerability assessments are of particular <br /> significance. <br /> The conditions affecting facility security change constantly. Employees come and go, a facility's <br /> contents and layout may change, various threats wax and wane, and operations may vary. Even <br /> such mundane changes as significant growth of bushes or trees around a facility's exterior may <br /> affect security by shielding the view of potential intruders. OCPT reviews our security measures <br /> periodically, as well as whenever facilities or other conditions change significantly. OCPT also <br /> does the following: <br /> • updates risk assessments and site surveys; <br /> • reviews the level of employee and contractor compliance with security procedures; <br /> • considers whether those procedures need modification; and <br /> • Establishes ongoing testing and maintenance of security systems including access <br /> control, intrusion detection and video surveillance. <br /> Special attention is given by OCPT to: <br /> • developing and refining security plans <br /> • encouraging personnel to maintain heightened awareness of suspicious activity <br /> • providing special attention to perimeter security and access control <br /> 781Page <br />