Introduction to Security

1. Introduction to Security Chapter 15 Institutional Security

2. Libraries • Special Collections – many of these contain rare or one of a kind items that must be protected. Some have special environmental requirements. • Other concerns: • Theft or damage to books, CDs, videos • Disorderly behavior • Fire

3. Library Security Measures • Electronic marking of books • Have security personnel supervise the library • Provide photocopy equipment to discourage theft, although library personnel should do the photocopying as books can be damaged.

4. Museums & Art Galleries • Concerns are access control, theft, fraud, vandalism and arson • There are inherent conflicts that we may become involved: • Museum archivists - who want to preserve items • Curators - want public access to items

5. Museums & Art Galleries Security Procedures: • Establish a basic security system • Maintain detailed inventories • Have each object professionally authenticated • Register each item

6. Religious Facilities Security Concerns: • Their desire for easy accessibility (often open 24/7) • Their attractiveness to indigents, mental patients • High profile targets for enemies

7. Religious Facilities Security Steps: • Perimeter protection (fencing) • Adequate lighting • Safeguarding of valuables • Contingency plans for handling disruptive individuals

8. Financial Institutions Threats • Robbery • Burglary • Embezzlers • Fraudulent credit card and check use – possibly responsible for the largest monetary loss

9. Financial Institutions - IT Security • Financial Institutions must address these 3 areas in order to successfully pass a detailed IT exam • Technology Management • Personnel Roles • Multilayered Protection

10. Financial Institutions – Most Frequent Losses: • Theft of cash • Theft of stocks and bonds • Check and credit card fraud • Embezzlement of funds

11. Financial Institutions – Security Measures • Designate a security officer • Cooperate with and seek security advice from the FBI • Maintain bait money • Periodically remove excess cash from teller windows • Develop security-conscious opening and closing procedures

12. Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities • These have very unique security concerns: • Open 24/7 • They are often large and not designed for security concerns • Patient protection • Pharmaceutical control • People are often under stress • Internal & external theft • Fire • Retail loss prevention (gift shop/cafeteria)

13. Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities • HIPPA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act • Requires medical providers to implement security measures for all stored health information

14. Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Security Measures • Recognize the risks in your facility • Inventory control • Access control • Fire prevention training • Evacuation procedures • Surveillance of the premises

15. Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Security Measures • Special measures need to be taken in the most critical areas: • Emergency Room • Violence does not stop at the doors • Weapon confiscation • Maternity Ward • Child theft prevention – use the bracelet system • Psychiatric Ward • Protection of patients and staff • Pharmacy

16. Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Security Measures Nursing Home Security • Patients are vulnerable to theft and assault • Critical Wandering – when a patient with dementia strays from caregivers; a very dangerous situation for the patient

17. Educational Facility Safety Main Security Concerns: • Safety of students • Safety of faculty/staff • Violence • Vandalism • Theft/burglary

18. Educational Facility Safety: K-12 • Security needs vary depending on the size of the school • Vandalism is a serious problem for most schools. • Access needs to be controlled to prevent dropouts, etc. from coming onto school grounds.

19. Educational Facility Safety: K-12

20. Educational Facility Safety: K-12 • Safety measures: • Access control • Lighting • Security personnel present and accessible

21. Educational Facility Safety: Colleges and Universities • These facilities are by their nature very open environments. This makes them a security nightmare, since it immediately reduces the effectiveness of a key security component: access control.

22. Educational Facility Safety: Colleges and Universities Guidelines: • Follow CPTED principles • Control access where possible and to the most critical areas • Involve students in crime prevention • Raise safety awareness among ALL campus users, including faculty/ staff

23. Educational Facility Safety: Colleges and Universities Guidelines: • Improve lighting • Install emergency lights • Use of both contract and proprietary security personnel • Use of technology to increase communication and disseminate warnings