Terrorism and Theft Prevention: A 10-point Plan
James P. McIntyre, president of U.S. Security Specialists, offers this checklist:
• Do all legally required background checks on employees. In addition, run these checks on all drivers: police record, credit report, prior employment and references.
• Issue photo IDs to all employees and regular visitors. Occasional visitors should get temporary IDs that are returned as they leave the site.
• Screen all people and vehicles entering or leaving the site. Visually inspect the interior of vehicles, including the trunk.
• Train all security personnel in access and control procedures, and use of their equipment.
• Train employees and drivers to recognize threats and report suspicious activity. "There are always red flags," says McIntyre.
• Have a communications system - make sure the equipment works, that employees know how to use it and that you have a backup.
• Secure the perimeter of your property so that the only way to get in is through the checkpoints you have set up.
• Make sure security personnel are recertified each year on the equipment they operate, and that other employees clear security updates every five years.
• Install anti-theft equipment on your vehicles - could be as simple as a kill switch.
• Keep records on all security incidents. Follow up with analysis: How could the incident have been prevented? Update your security plan regularly - and be prepared to move quickly should the situation warrant.
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