This document outlines the objectives and responsibilities of the security program between Henry Ford Health System and the Michigan Association of Police. It aims to make HFHS facilities safe and secure destinations through armed and uniformed security officers who deter crime, respond quickly to emergencies, and protect patients, employees, and property. Statistics are provided for various HFHS locations showing the need for security presence to address criminal activity like vehicle theft, assaults, and disturbances.
3. HFHS Officer Objectives
Ensure a safe, pleasant, and secure
environment for anyone who enters a HFHS
facility
Protection of all HFHS patients, employees,
visitors, and facilities
Deter criminal activity by promoting a strong
and visible presence on HFHS properties
4. Protect and Serve
Armed Uniformed
Security has 3 main
benefits
− Deterrence
− Faster
Response Time
− Apprehension
6. Observe and Report
Lack of uniform means losing the presence
of security as a deterrent
Greatly increased response time as
assistance now comes from local police
agencies
No apprehension
7. Is There A Need For Armed
Uniformed Officers?
Based on the crime statistics gathered for each
HFHS location, the answer is yes
Armed security is a necessity for any of these
facilities due to the equipment, radioactive
material, pharmaceuticals, cash details, and
other high value property located at each
medical center
10. Main Campus Statistics
Vehicle Crime
Street Crime
Robbery
Assault
Domestic Violence
Use of Force
Assist Law Enforcement
Emergency Situation
Public Peace Violation
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
11. One Ford Place Responsibilities
Deterrence
Protection
Answer panic alarms
12. One Ford Place Statistics
Vehicle Crime
Street Crime
Robbery
Assault
Domestic Violence
Use of Force
Assist Law Enforcement
Emergency Situation
Public Peace Violation
18. Sterling Heights Statistics
Vehicle Crime
Street Crime
Robbery
Assault
Domestic Violence
Use of Force
Assist Law Enforcement
Emergency Situation
Public Peace Violation
22. West Bloomfield/Maplegrove
Statistics
Vehicle Crime
Street Crime
Robbery
Assault
Domestic Violence
Use of Force
Assist Law Enforcement
Emergency Situation
Public Peace Violation
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
23. New Center One Responsibilities
Deterrence
Unsecured multi-tenant building
2 Unsecured parking structures
Protection
Cash detail
Multiple clinics including a pharmacy
Answer panic alarms
Large homeless population in area
24. New Center One Statistics
Vehicle Crime
Street Crime
Robbery
Assault
Domestic Violence
Use of Force
Assist Law Enforcement
Emergency Situation
Public Peace Violation
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
26. CAM Statistics
Vehicle Crime
Street Crime
Robbery
Assault
Domestic Violence
Use of Force
Assist Law Enforcement
Emergency Situation
Public Peace Violation
32. Conclusion
MAP wants the HFHS to be a destination facility for
patients, not criminals
Armed and uniformed security officers are a proven
and effective method for creating and maintaining a
safe and secure environment at all HFHS facilities