ANALYSIS OF THE PHYSICAL SECURITY FIELD The physical security field can be broken down into two very general but separate areas: types of security and security components. The Types of Security outlines different areas or sectors where why and how security is conducted differ. Security components break down Physical Security even further, speaking to the more intricate areas of any Security type or team.
TYPES OF SECURITY
Security is as diverse as the people who manage these teams or the organizations who hire them. The Types of Security can be classified into a large amount, and this report captures the most prevalent of the bunch. Loss prevention is one of the most common Types of Security, present at larger department stores and shopping
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This means that you must develop a relationship with law enforcement agencies. Here in New York City, it would behoove the Security management to communicate with their local police precinct. Outside of the city it means forming a bond with the closest acting law enforcement such as the Sheriff’s office or local county police. It can also grow into something larger, a partnership where the Security agency becomes an indispensable resource and member of the law enforcement community. The New York City Police Department has created a partnership program with private and public sector security called NYPD SHIELD. NYPD SHIELD’s website’s About section explains the program as …show more content…
Going to school, work, a public building, or a stadium event without feeling overly concerned is a feeling that cannot be valued. Our environment continues to be ever-changing and the Security field will continue to adapt and provide its service. A general education of the Physical Security field was provided so that the reader may have a greater understanding. The types of Security were addressed, as well as, multiple operational functions tied to the field.
Conducting a field analysis of the Physical Security field became arduous and daunting task due to the lack of resources. It was not a foreseeable issue because it seemed that there was a wealth of information post 9/11 for the Security Field. Trying to navigate the Lehman Library for resources with this topic was done with great difficulty. The word security itself is tied to so many topics that unrelated sources flooded my
The ACME Company manufactures various electronic devices for a variety of well-known brands. Many of these products are fully assembled and stored at the plant awaiting shipment to the vendors, including the expensive components used to manufacture these devices. There has been an alarming problem that significant inventory shortages have been occurring for the assembled devices as well as the stock components used to manufacture the devices resulting in substantial company losses as a result of extensive employee theft. Through discussions with private security leaders from other organizations, about the effectiveness of an administrative search program as an option to address internal theft, a meeting is called by the security team and other company directorate heads, to include the organization’s legal counsel, to discuss possible security options to thwart the reported losses. This meeting centers on the fact that in private industry/business, some employers need to institute an administrative, non-coercive, care taking search programs to address real or perceived property losses at the hands of their employees. While there are issues that must be considered beyond the impact it might have
The general topic for this literature review will be an examination of the Department of Defense and the National Guard in terms of Homeland Security. The areas of Homeland Defense and Civil Support will be primary subsections of Homeland Security which will be reviewed. For purposes of defining a time period none of the literature reviewed will be prior to September 11, 2001. The reasoning for this being to examine Homeland Defense using literature pertaining to 9/11 and the Boston Marathon Bombing, and Civil Support using literature pertaining to Hurricane Katrina.
Teller, Edward. 1987. Better a Shield than a Sword: Perspectives on Defense and Technology. New York: The Free Press.
James Haley. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "Technology Is the Key Security in Wisconsin Supermax."
Airport Security Before the dreaded day of September 11, 2001 , a person or persons flying could be escorted to their gate by family members and loved ones. The thought that a gun would or could be brought on board of an airplane and used as a means to hijack an airplane never crossed a passenger’s mind. Isaac Yeffet said, “After Lockerbie, everyone thought; now we’ve learned the lesson of how to be proactive instead of being reactive. Unfortunately, September 11 came and we know the result.
Collaboration is the game changer. Everyone is connected to one another and have interests in the police department of their state. A fully collabor...
Provides a review of homeland security in 2008 from the members of the Naval postgraduate schools homeland security network. A survey was administered among the network in regards to what they considered the most important homeland security issue of the year and what issues they believe will be of most importance in the near future.
Security remains a vital component which deters terrorist attacks towards critical domestic infrastructure and high-payoff targets. Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats still remain an area of high concern and these threats will, more than likely, be directed towards critical infrastructure often controlled by private sector organizations (DHS 2014, 19).
Information Technology is performing a risk assessment on security related areas including physical access, network security, credit card controls, franchise security, end-point security, and several other areas. This risk assessment will show us our strengths/weaknesses and provide an overview of what Buffalo Wild Wings needs to work on. Information Technology in conjunction with other department leaders will provide guidance on our business goals and priorities. One security breach could cripple our future, our customers, and our brand. No one wants to see our tremendous growth get shattered by overlooking simple fixes and common vulnerabilities. A team effort and a focused organization can make our organization strive for decades. Let’s not be the next Target.
When it comes to protecting an infrastructure, careful planning and coordination needs to take place. Protecting an infrastructure takes an important security initiative called Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). The United States critical infrastructure is protected by the Department of Homeland Security.
The collaboration of private and public law enforcement agencies is very important for the public. By them working alone they won’t be as strong as if they work together. Due to the crime rate of the city and private businesses needing extra protection for their assets, private and public law enforcement agencies were formed to prevent those crimes. Public law enforcement agencies were formed to prevent crimes, apprehend offenders, and provide safety and security for their city/community. Private security was formed to provide extra security and protection for those who needs it since public law enforcement agencies don’t have the time/manpower to focus on one individual or business. Partnerships between both organization can be formed through
Whitman, M., & Mattord, H. (2010). Management of information security. (3rd ed., p. 6). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Whether residential or commercial, the security of your property is of prime importance for you. You get a shock of your life, if a burglar is able to gain entry into your property and wreak havoc. All it takes for the burglar is few hours to steal what must have taken years for you to build. You cannot afford to be lax at all and this includes all types of locks and other related security systems. But many times, while focusing on the high end security systems you may forget few basic security systems that play an equally important role in your security.
In today’s society, air travel has become extremely popular. On average, 730 million people travel by airplane each year (Tyson, Jeff and Ed Grabianowski). With increasing numbers of passengers each year, the importance of security increases as well. Although going through an airport’s security may not be a passenger’s most enjoyable experience, it is the most imperative. Airport security is the first line of defense against possible threats and attacks that could have devastating effects.
Denholm, Martin. "The Number One Threat to America's National Security." Tech Innovation Daily. N.p., 01 Apr. 2013. Web. 11 Mar. 2014. .