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January/February 2013
from multiple agencies to gather. During
Hurricane Sandy in late 2012, the center was
activated for regular briefings from the U.S.
Coast Guard’s Captain of the Port.
ACCESS CONTROL
UPGRADES
T
he most visible security enhance-
ment is the new Access Control
Center (ACC) on Broening Highway,
near — but not on — the marine terminals.
“It was important that we separate the
visitor authorization from the regular traffic
through the gates,” said Espie.
The new center provides a “one-stop
shop” for visitors to the Port who need an
escort, badging for Port employees and
vehicle stickers for those with authoriza-
tion to bring a vehicle onto the terminal.
Designed with a large parking lot for those
meeting escorts, the ACC resembles a
visitor’s center. Inside, handpicked security
guards and civilian personnel offer friendly
customer service. ID badge renewals can
UPCOMING ISSUE:
March/April
Environmental Issue:
Maryland Port Administration (MPA)
environmental achievements and goals
Profiles of green-oriented,
Port-related businesses
Dredging update
Meet members of MPA Safety,
Environment & Risk Management
ECO-FRIENDLYTECHNOLOGY
OceanVessels,WorkboatsContinueToGetCleaner
USEYOURBRAIN
,
NOTTHEDRAIN
PortPersonnelRespondWhenAskedToReducePollution
POPLAR’S
Winged Population
ADredgingTriumph
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GREEN
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REACH TOP
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be obtained without appointments and
without charge.
This project has been five years in
the making, according to Watson, who
explained that federal grant money was
matched with state funds to get the center
off the ground. Watson’s commitment to
the project earned her an “Employee of the
Year” award from the MPA.
“These new enhancements allow
the Office of Security to better support
overall security concerns, facilitate timely
exchange of information and increase our
preparedness and communication at MPA
facilities,” said Watson.
Espie added that port security is a
Gina Watson, above, stands outside the new Access Control
Center, where handpicked security guards and civilian personnel
offer friendly customer service.
