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Building and Assessing Your Physical Security Program
The document provides guidance on developing an effective physical security program for campuses, emphasizing the necessity of understanding the institution's unique characteristics and risks, as well as defining clear goals. It discusses the importance of comprehensive assessments, collaboration across departments, appropriate technology, and sustainability in the security infrastructure. Key topics also include the management of the program, integration of policies, and addressing budgetary challenges.
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- 2. © Margolis Healy Building and Assessing YourPhysical Security Program National Center for Campus Public Safety September 19, 2017
- 3. © Margolis Healy Introductions Daniel R. Pascale,CPP Managing Director Margolis Healy and Associates dpascale@margolishealy.com 262-527-1332 direct 2
- 4. © Margolis Healy What is aPhysical Security Program? • Define your physical security program? - “We have 200 cameras” - “We have card swipes” - “We have blue light phones” While each of these are relevant to physical security, they are only parts to a more comprehensive program. • Your physical security program should highlight the interrelationships between many elements including: People, Policies, Standards, Equipment, Response, Education, etc. 3
- 5. © Margolis Healy What is aPhysical Security Program? 4 Physical Security Program Security Cameras Access Control Alarm Monitoring CPTED Ligh<ng Way-Finding Policy & Standards Emergency Communica<on Safety Walks Surveys Con<nuous Improvement Force Mul<plica<on Crime Preven<on Programs Systems Automa<on Post Incident Inves<ga<on Sustainability Program Management
- 6. © Margolis Healy Understand Your Campus 5 • Paint the Picture - Type of Campus (Urban, Rural, Suburban, etc.) - Daytime/Evening Population (Time of Year) - Unique Infrastructure - Reasonable Risks - High Risk Areas and Behaviors - Primary Areas of Study - Climate - Environmental Factors - Campus History
- 7. © Margolis Healy Challenges (Vision Killers) • Culture - Resistance to Change (This is how we’ve always done it) • Budget - “Who’s going to pay for all this”? • Disparate/Legacy Systems - Multiple Systems, Integration, “Outdated Technology” • Technical Knowledge/Resources - Reliance on Others • Vendor Management - Developing RFP’s, Contracts, Project Management 6
- 8. © Margolis Healy Getting Started “Begin withthe end in Mind” – Stephen Covey - What is the goal of your physical security program? What problem are you trying to solve? § Crime Prevention § Force Multiplication/Reduction § Process Automation § Record Keeping - When you know your goals, you can begin to assess the programs effectiveness and identify gaps. - There is no one size fits all solution. - Because a peer institution has 1,000 cameras doesn’t mean your institution should. 7
- 9. © Margolis Healy Conduct An Assessment Conductinga Campus-Wide Assessment - Determine if this will be done internally or external - Think globally and develop a committee w/partners § Facilities/Physical Plant § Information Technology § Student/Residence Life/Housing § Athletics § Faculty/Staff Representation § Student Groups 8
- 10. © Margolis Healy Outside In/Inside Out 9 • Security (Protection) In Depth - Campus/Grounds Boundaries - Parking Areas - Campus Connections - Individual Facilities - High Risk Areas
- 11. © Margolis Healy Understanding Your Facilities EarlierI mentioned understanding your campus & this extends to your buildings; - How are facilities used? - By whom? - During what hours? - What high risk areas exist and what special countermeasures are reasonable? 10
- 12. © Margolis Healy Quick Quiz • Giventhis information, are you effectively addressing the following to reach your goals? - Perimeter Security § Way-Finding Signage § Clear lines of sight? § Windows (accessibility, type) 11
- 13. © Margolis Healy Understanding Your Facilities • Access Control/Visitor Management - How are we controlling access? § Mechanical § Electric § Policies (Key Control, Host Meets Guest, Visual ID) - Number of Ingress Points? - Controlled or Secured Access - Office/Classroom Locks 12
- 14. © Margolis Healy Understanding Your Facilities • Security Systems & Technology • Cameras • Electronic Access • Alarms • Emergency Communication Systems - Emergency Phones - Public Address - Fire Systems 13
- 15. © Margolis Healy Understanding Your Facilities • High Risk Areas (Special Considerations) - Science/Chemistry Labs - Cash Handling Areas - Residential Facilities - Libraries - Museums/Special Collections - Athletic Facilities and Other Mass Gathering Areas 14
- 16. © Margolis Healy Policies & Standards Doyou have the right policies and standards in place to guide your program? - Facility Design Standards - Equipment Standards - Records Retention - Quality Assurance - Supporting Policy § Acceptable Use § Roles & Responsibilities § Purpose 15
- 17. © Margolis Healy Management Who is managingyour physical security program? • Physical security programs are typically managed by a single “business owner” or champion - Developing and maintaining a program is a collaborative effort across department lines - Can live in many different functional areas - Requires subject matter expertise - Collaboration - Vendor management - Project management 16
- 18. © Margolis Healy Sustainability • How willyou pay tomorrow for what you have today? - State of the industry - Equipment failure - Emerging threats • Options • Capital funding (operational increases) • Department direct funding • Chargebacks (pass through) • Chargebacks with fees* 17
- 19. © Margolis Healy Putting it allTogether • Define what your physical security program is? • Understand your campus/institution and its uniqueness, reasonable threats, and resources • Determine your program goals • Understand and prepare for challenges • Conduct a campus-wide assessment • Establish/maintain policies & standards • Be collaborative in managing program • Consider program sustainability as threats and technology change & equipment begins to fail 18
- 20. © Margolis Healy Putting it allTogether 19
- 21. © Margolis Healy Stay Connected WithUs @margolishealy! www.facebook.com/margolishealy! www.linkedin.com/company/margolis-healy-&-associates! www.slideshare.net/margolishealy! www.nccpsafety.org 20
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