The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority was presented with the TSA's Gold Standard Award on Wednesday, recognizing the highest rating a matt transit system can achieve on the agency's baseline assessment for security enhancement, according to an article by The Times-Picayune.
The baseline assessment program is designed to establish a standard for individual systems' security programs and progress tracking, the article says. The comprehensive review focuses on several fundamental categories for a solid transit security program, including training, drills and exercise programs, public outreach efforts and background checks.