Tennessee Baptist Site Security Training Course 3 Copyright
Tennessee Baptist Site Security Training Course 3 Copyright Permission obtained from original author Gerald T. Aitken of Maybrook NY http: //securitytrainingcourse. com/
Special Types of Security Ø Theft Prevention Ø Physical Security
Theft Prevention Ø Theft is the largest percentage of asset loss
Why People Steal Ø Financial gain Ø Desire to have the item in question Ø The challenge – daredevil Ø Retaliate against unpopular policies Ø Finance an addiction Ø Psychological disorder
Opportunities for theft arise from: Ø Lack of credential screening Ø Failure to lock up areas or exterior doors
Warning Signs of Impending Theft Persons who watches for a long time Ø Overly friendly persons Ø Hole in perimeter fence Ø Out-of-place item concealed in a strange or unusual location Ø Adjustment of clothing Ø Bulges in clothing Ø Excess number of portable, desirable items in the work area Ø
Warning Signs of Impending Theft Ø Vehicle parked out of place Ø Unusual walk, stiff leg or arm Ø A vehicle parked unusually close to an entrance or exit Ø Book or magazine folded or bags as if to conceal a small item Ø persons loitering in restricted areas
Warning Signs of Impending Theft Ø Shifting packages from side to side Ø persons in a hurry Ø Personal clothing carried in a bundle or ball Ø persons holding tools or materials not used for their normal duties
Preventing Theft Ø Although catching thieves is important, PREVENTING theft is even MORE important Ø Know what types of items can be brought into a controlled area (for example, a knapsack may not be allowed)
Preventing Theft Ø Learn what can be stolen Ø Check vehicles for visible items and locked Ø See that personal items are stored and secured Ø Check garbage containers Ø Lock and key control
When You Suspect Theft Ø When in doubt about search policy, ask your Supervisor Ø Your attitude must be representative of TBDR and non-threatening
When You Suspect Theft Ø Bear in mind: Individuals are protected by the 4 th Amendment against unlawful searches and seizures. There must be a just and probable cause to search and seize. Ø To presume intent of theft, some overt action or circumstance must be present to show wrongful intent Ø Request the person to step aside into out of the way area Ø Ask the person for identification Ø Ask the person to take out whatever is in the package, pocket, or bulge in clothing
When You Suspect Theft Ø If the person refuses, advise him or her that their refusal will require notification of the police Ø Still remain polite and nonthreatening to the suspect Ø Contact your Security Supervisor Ø Collect allegedly stolen items
When You Suspect Theft Ø If directed by Supervisor, detain suspect and call the police Ø Write an Incident Report Ø Report verbally also Ø Report to your Security Supervisor
After Detecting Theft Ø If personal property is involved, the decision to prosecute under criminal law is up to the victimized person Ø If TBDR property is involved, the decision to prosecute is made by TBDR Director
Physical Security Ø First line of defense is the PERIMETER Ø Second line of defense is the exterior of BUILDINGS Ø Third line of defense is INTERIOR CONTROLS
Perimeter Security Ø Outside security lighting Ø Fencing, walls, barriers Ø Clear demarcation of property line shows areas of control Ø Parking lot patrol Ø Guard at entrance identifying and monitoring incoming persons
Exterior of Buildings Ø Access control Ø Locks and keys Ø Protective lighting
Interior Controls Ø Credentials checks Ø Lock and key system
Controlling access Ø People Ø Vehicles Ø Property
Access Control Ø Security at entrance Ø Frequent patrols of indoor and outdoor or open areas Ø Fences funnel visitors Ø Informational signs Ø Identification of individuals Ø Locks
Entrance security Ø Admit only authorized personnel with ID Ø Check materials entering facility and grounds
Entrance security Contact the Site Supervisor for the following: Ø Presented Warrants, Letters of Authority, or Subpoenas Ø Process Server at the entrance
Vehicle or Truck Entry Procedures Ø Ensure that only authorized vehicles enter and exit Ø Protect crossing pedestrians and automobiles Ø Direct vendors, contractors, and emergency personnel
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