Securing Public Transportation Systems An Integrated Decision Analy
Florian Brauner addresses the risk reduction effects of security measures (SecMe) as well as economic and social effects using terrorist threats in public transportation as use case. SecMe increase the level of security but cause interferences and restric
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Securing Public Transportation Systems An Integrated Decision Analysis Framework for the Prevention of Terrorist Attacks as Example
Securing Public Transportation Systems
Florian Brauner
Securing Public Transportation Systems An Integrated Decision Analysis Framework for the Prevention of Terrorist Attacks as Example
Florian Brauner Wuppertal, Germany Dissertation submitted to the ‘School of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering’ of the University of Wuppertal in 2015. Title: “Assessment of the Effects of Security Measures - An Integrated Decision Analysis Framework for the Implementation of Security Measures using Terrorist Threats in Rail-bound Public Transportation Systems as Examples”. The empirical research was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education (grant no. 13N12305).
ISBN 978-3-658-15305-2 ISBN 978-3-658-15306-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-658-15306-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016948251 Springer Vieweg © Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer Vieweg imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH
Preface
In the field of civil security research, many research efforts come down to technological security measures and how these measures improve security (e.g., in critical infrastructure). Information about natural disasters, hazards, and threats such as terrorism are communicated around the world in seconds due to media or social media. Although security standards are very high in Germany, the feeling of insecurity in society has never been so high. Different stakeholders (e.g., politicians, authorities, providers) have the challenge of maintaining public awareness without increasing insecurity in society. The implementation of increasing numbers and types of security measures provides more security and moves attitudes toward a positive perception of security, but the objective and
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