Security Solutions

Across our Network

• BNSF employs its own fully certified state law enforcement officers who carry full police and arrest powers.
• Our BNSF Police conduct proactive, uniformed patrol to combat trespassing and cargo theft.
• We have a collaborative approach with state and local authorities, customers and citizens.
• BNSF partners with shippers, providing free, on-site security consultation.

At our Intermodal Facilities

• BNSF utilizes site-specific security procedures, processes and physical security to deliver a high degree of protection at intermodal facilities.

For more information about BNSF Police, click here.

As part of its continuing effort to meet customers' expectations for security, BNSF has joined the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). C-TPAT is a cooperative endeavor between the trade community and the U.S. Customs Service to develop, enhance and maintain effective security processes throughout the global supply chain.

U.S. Customs

U.S. Customs recognizes participating companies in C-TPAT as diligent in maintaining a secure supply chain, as participants agree to establish policies to enhance their own security practices and those of supply chain partners. One of the requirements of a C-TPAT participant is to ensure that all areas of its supply chain, such as documents, information systems, employee and contractor identification, equipment and facilities, are secure.

C-TPAT

C-TPAT is a security program for the entire supply chain, and as a result, many of our customers participate in the program. You may be contacted with questions regarding BNSF's participation - we are a certified member of C-TPAT, partner identification number burRai00848.

Resources

• C-TPAT membership certification
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection - C-TPAT

The BNSF Resource Protection Solutions Team is constantly striving to develop and locate security devices that provide high-quality protection in a variety of environments. See sources below for more information.

Seal Resources

Barrier seal requirements

Seal manufacturers

• American Casting and Mfg Corp.
• Mega Fortris (USA), Inc.
• SGM Enterprises LLC
• Stoffel Seals Corporation
• Transport Security, Inc.
• TydenBrooks
• Universeal USA, Inc.

Seal manufacturers are frequently showcasing new products and those that are suitable for products moving by rail are shown here. Information on this site should not be construed as an endorsement of one product over another.

Seal Programs

• Shipment Integrity Reporting (SIR): This program allows BNSF customers to obtain timely information on any seal changes that occur while the shipment is in BNSF custody. Shippers have the option to request SIR reports to be auto generated to any designated printer, facsimile or internet address. The report is generally provided within three business days.

Cable Protection

BNSF is committed to the safe transportation of hazardous materials, which is vital for the protection of our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate. Hazardous materials shipped on BNSF receive special identification and handling that includes waybill preparation, track and train list inventories, in-train placement checks, automatically updated train list entries and emergency response information. BNSF tracks all sensitive shipments. We are continually analyzing the location of cars in a train to ensure BNSF complies with all regulations.

Resources

• Sensitive Materials
• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Area	Name	Contact
Homeland and supply chain security solutions	Resource Protection Team	Tel: 800-507-9227