Security in the workplace
This document provides general information and guidelines for improving security in the workplace, specifically for government offices. It recommends conducting a comprehensive security assessment to understand the target potential and weaknesses. The assessment should evaluate security policies, emergency plans, physical security systems, and response times. Suggestions are given to increase security such as installing key-card access, issuing photo ID badges, upgrading perimeter controls, keeping keys and documents locked up, and being vigilant about visitors and packages. The overall message is that a complete security program starts with understanding risks and having proper security measures, policies, and emergency response plans in place.
Security in the workplace
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- 2. Informational Material General information for use in addressing security in the workplace issues (office security, physical security in a front-line office, and a checklist for telephone bomb threats).
- 3. Office Security Government offices can be targets for theft, unlawful entry, kidnapping, bombings, forcible occupation and sabotage. Effective barriers, both physical and psychological can reduce the likelihood of these threats. The following guidelines will help you analyze your office security profile and suggest measures to reduce your target potential.
- 4. Conduct a Crime Prevention Assessment A complete, professional assessment of your security needs is the first step toward an effective security program. Nearest Federal Protective Service (FPS) office can arrange a risk assessment be performed on your government-owned or leased office or building. Since most crimes are directed toward individuals or offices that have little or no security planning in place. Take stock of your present measures and possible weak points.
- 5. A comprehensive crime prevention assessment should ask: • What is your target potential? • What is the prevailing attitude toward security? • Who is responsible for the overall security program? • How are security policies enforced? • When was the current emergency preparedness plan developed (including fire, power failure and disaster)? • What resources are available locally and how rapid are the response times for fire, police and ambulance? • What kind of physical security systems and controls are presently used? • Do the available security resources, policies and procedures meet the potential threat?
- 6. Suggestions to increase security: • Install key-card access systems at main entrances and on other appropriate doors. • Issue access control badges, with recent photographs, to all employees and authorized contractors. • Upgrade perimeter control systems with intercoms and closed circuit monitoring devices. • Keep master and extra keys locked in a security office. • Locate executive offices near the inner core of the building to afford maximum protection and avoid surveillance from the outside. • Arrange office space so unescorted visitors can be easily noticed. • Have staff follow strict access control procedures, don' t allow exceptions. • Keep important papers locked in secure cabinets. • Open packages and large envelopes in executive offices only if the source or sender is positively identified.
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