Lesson Structure:  Security Management  BBS207

There are 9 lessons:

1. Scope And Nature of Security Operations
2. • Introduction
   • Threats
   • What can be threatened
   • Perceived threats
   • Threat versus risk
   • Threat assessment
   • Second line of defence
   • Hierarchy of security controls
   • Home security
   • Plants for security
   • Inside the burglars mind
   • Ethical Issues in security
   • Insurance
   • Social media

1. 2. Low-Tech Security Equipment

1. • Introduction
   • Gates and doors
   • Latches
   • Locks
   • Safes
   • Vaults
   • Safe types
   • Vault types
   • Alarms
   • Lighting
   • Signs and Security cameras
   • Placement
   • Single versus combination use
   • Piracy and theft
   • Weapons

• 3.  Security Equipment Technology

• • Lighting
  • Alarms
  • Wired systems
  • Wireless systems
  • Monitored systems
  • Unmonitored systems
  • Triggers – types, motion, sound, laser triggers
  • What is triggered
  • Fire and other alarm systems
  • Smoke detectors
  • Heat detectors
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Locating detectors
  • Security cameras – inside or out
  • Closed circuit or stand alone cameras
  • Specific camera types – PTZ, boxed, fixed, bullet, turret etc
  • Motion detection/activation
  • Thermographic imaging
  • Doorbells
• 4.  Security Personnel

• • Types of security personnel
  • Using security personnel
  • Fixed position security
  • Security patrols
  • Security dogs -pet dogs, guard dogs
  • Security Equipment Installers
• 5. Risk Assessment and Protocols

• • Being proactive, not reactive
  • Evaluating risk
  • What is risk assessment
  • Risk mitigation
  • Risk assessments at a premises
  • Electronic risk assessment
  • Security protocols
  • Burglar profile
  • Burglar security measures
  • Shoplifting and security measures
  • Arson and security measures
• 6.  Applications – Property Protection – land and buildings

• • Protecting land and buildings
  • Perimeter fencing
  • Automatic gates
  • Window bars
  • Protecting commercial properties
  • Burglars and intruders
  • Terrorism
  • Reducing fire risk
  • Security lighting
  • Protecting land
• 7.  Applications – Property Protection -cars, art, valuables

• • Need and level of protection
  • Worth of an item
  • Level of risk exposure
  • What the valuable is
  • How conspicuous is it
  • Where/how is it kept
  • Cost of protection
  • Pets and livestock
  • Highly valuable items
  • Protecting valuables
• 8.  Applications – Personal Protection

• • What is personal protection
  • Why personal protection is needed
  • Types of harm
  • Situational risk management
  • Types of threats
  • Operators working within a management system
  • Situational crime prevention
  • Personal protection of oneself
  • When threatened from a known individual
  • Gender based violence
  • Bullying, racism and discrimination
  • Devices & equipment for protection
• 9.  Applications – Commercial property and events

1. • Commercial property protection
   • Inventory
   • Preventing theft and tampering
   • Offices
   • Factories
   • Shopping centres
   • Events protection
   • Contingency and emergency planning
   • Rules and regulations
   • Crowd control
   • Traffic & transport
   • Adult activities and children
   • Theft and vandalism

Please Note:  Each lesson requires the completion of an assignment submitted to your tutor for grading and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and extra reading, if necessary.

LEARNING GOALS

• Discuss the scope and nature of the security industry.
• Describe and recommend low tech security equipment for appropriate use in different contexts.
• Describe and recommend high tech security equipment for appropriate use in different contexts.
• Describe and recommend the use of security personnel for appropriate use in different contexts.
• Assess security risks and in response recommend appropriate protocols for different situations.
• Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for protection of land and buildings, both residential and commercial.
• Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for protection of valuable items including cash, jewellery, art and collectables.
• Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for personal protection in different contexts.
• Explain different appropriate security measures to be applied for protection of people and property at events and commercial properties including shopping centres, tourist attractions and workplaces.

BENEFITS OF LOW – TECH

Low-tech refers to equipment that uses little or no technology. For example, a fence would be regarded as low-tech equipment if it was a simple, wooden fence. If it had security gates and electric fencing, then it would be regarded as high tech.

Homes, workplaces, and any other properties, as well as valued possessions such as jewellery and art, have always been protected from harm by low-tech measures. These can include:

• Fences, walls, or other barriers,
• Gates,
• Locks,
• Safes,
• Deterrents including alarms and lighting,
• Signs, and
• Weapons.

There are two things to consider about equipment:

1. What equipment one chooses to use, and
2. How it is used.

The design of a building and its surroundings can be just as critical to security as what the choice of equipment is.

EXTERIOR SECURITY FEATURES

Fences, walls, or other barriers

Fencing can deter burglars if it is difficult to climb or break through. It needs to be strong; and the top needs to either be high enough to deter it being climbed; or a surface that cannot be easily climbed.

For example –

• Picket fences with their sharpened and shaped points, can deter burglars from climbing them, provided they are not easy to jump).
• For added protection, a normally bland fence can be enhanced by planting a spiny climbing variety of plant.
• Anti-climb paint can deter burglars or trespassers. Anti-climb paint is a thick, greasy paint that makes it hard for the person to get a good grip or foothold. Thieves may often be put off simply by seeing a sign saying anti-climb paint.
• Fences made with latch holes that permit a hand to enter from outside to open the latch inside the yard or garden may be convenient to owners though also offers convenience to ill-intentioned people.

Gates & Doors

Some doors and gates are more difficult to break than others, however even security doors can be broken through by a determined burglar; but a more solid door with a triple locking mechanism will significantly slow a burglar and increase the likelihood of them being seen.

‎‎Most people choose security screens which blend with the house and minimise the visual impact of the screen. Although this may make the house look more attractive and the view is better from inside, a coloured screen which stands out is a more effective deterrent.

Latches

An important part of any fence or gate is the latch and locking mechanism. Ensure the fence is equipped with a self-closing mechanism and preferably latches as it closes. Most simple latches are made with the ability to hook a lock through the mechanism. Weight and magnets will sometimes be used to facilitate self-closing.

Locks

There are many different types of locks available, from simple keys to high tech locks.

Types of locks include:

• Dead Bolt – a bolt that inserts into a hole cut into the door frame, which can be opened or closed using a key.
• Barrel Bolt, also known as a tower bolt. A rod-shaped bolt on one side of the door slides into a socket on the door jamb to make it harder for the door to open.
• Mortice or mortise lock – a mortice, or pocket, is cut inside the door, where a lock is fitted. This then slides into the other side of the door to lock it.
• Cam lock – a cam lock is a L-shaped locking mechanism that is opened with a key. It is often used on lockers or filing cabinets.
• Padlock – a padlock is a detachable lock. It hangs on a pivoted hook and is often opened with a key, or with a combination lock.
• Knob lock – a knob lock is a lock where the lock is placed inside the doorknob. It usually has a spring bolt operated by the knob and a dead bolt operated by a key. They are commonly used on doors, but they are not particularly safe on external doors as they can be easily opened with basic tools, such as hammers and wrenches.

More sophisticated locks include:

• Smart lock – receives an electrical prompt to open or close from an input through a password/code or biometric scan.
• Electromagnetic lock – Two surfaces locked together by using powerful electromagnetics to create a magnetic flux. They may open when power supply is turned off.

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