Railroad Investigation and Safety Course

Operation Lifesaver, Inc.’s Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for Law Enforcement (RISC-LE), formerly known as GCCI (Grade Crossing Collision Investigation Course), was developed for the North American law enforcement and first responder community by the nation’s railroad police and Operation Lifesaver, Inc.

RISC-LE prepares first responders to use the proper safety techniques while investigating or responding to a grade crossing collision or trespasser incident, in addition to maintaining on-scene safety unique to the railroad environment.

Course Overview

If railroad tracks run through your community, first responders could become involved in responding to a highway-rail grade crossing incident. This course provides the critical information allowing first responders to respond to and investigate incidents involving the railroad effectively and safely.

The Railroad Investigation and Safety Course (RISC-LE) is offered at the Basic (1-hour), Intermediate (2-hour) and Advanced (4-hour) levels. Training is available at no cost to help officers and first responders more effectively and safely manage such incidents.

This course is geared towards law enforcement and first responders, teaching them how to be safe on and around railroad tracks while they are investigating an incident. 

Download the RISC-LE Flyer for more information. Document cannot be modified or changed without written permission.

Sign up to schedule free RISC-LE training.

Are you a firefighter?

Learn about Operation Lifesaver, Inc.'s Railroad Incident and Safety Course for Firefighters (RISC-FF) 

For more information, contact RISC@oli.org.