991106 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Senior Special Agent J.F. Nelson (at right in white hard hat) explains the basics of modern diesel locomotives to a group of Denver area firefighters and paramedics who may may be involved in responding to a railroad emergency in the future. Large North American railroads operate their own police departments with both uniformed and plain clothes officers with multi-state jurisdictions. In addition to combatting property crime, these officers are typically involved in safety programs, including efforts to keep trespassers off railroad property.

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