...Board of Trustees whose members represent all major surface transportation modes. MTI’s focus on policy and management resulted from a Board assessment of the industry’s unmet needs and led directly to the choice of the San José State University College of Business as the Institute’s home. The Board provides policy direction, assists with needs assessment, and connects the Institute and its programs with the international transportation community. MTI’s transportation policy work is centered on three primary responsibilities: Research MTI works to provide policy-oriented research for all levels of government and the private sector to foster the development of optimum surface transportation systems. Research areas include: transportation security; planning and policy development; interrelationships among transportation, land use, and the environment; transportation finance; and collaborative labormanagement relations. Certified Research Associates conduct the research. Certification requires an advanced degree, generally a Ph.D., a record of academic...
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...worker. Today companies spend millions of dollars annually on security systems and security guards. Some companies even check the purses and bags of its employees as they enter and leave the workplace. Many employees feel that this is necessary. However, we see companies all across America cross the line with surveillance and invasion of privacy in the work place. If a company truly checked applicants thoroughly would there be a need for such extensive work place surveillance. The company that I work for has surveillance cameras at every corner of the building. These cameras are constantly patrolling the parking lot. A few years ago my car was vandalized and when the video was reviewed security realized that the camera did not patrol the area of the parking lot my car was in. I was amazed that such expensive equipment was useless in my situation. All along I thought that my car was safe in the parking lot however, I soon realized that this was not the case. Maybe the money that was spent on the cameras should have been given to the employees in the form of a raise. Later it was announced that we would only have two security guards at the front entrance of the building and the other guard’s services were no longer needed. This left the back door of the building without a guard. Now how were two guards going to watch all four cameras and people coming in and out of the building? Not only do we have security cameras outside of the building we also have them inside. At...
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...CCJS345: Introduction to Security Professor Michael A. Jackson Final Project: Case Study Presented by: James W. Johnson 04 November 2012 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………………………..……………………………………..iii Facility Overview……....…………….……………………………………………...……….......iv Current Crime Prevention and Security Measures in Place............................................................iv Physical Limitations.…………………………..…………….…………………………………….v Optional Physical Security………..………………........................................................................vi Information and Records Security………..………........................................................................vi Emergency and Response Planning...............................................................................................vii OSHA Standards and Violaton….…………………………………………….……………..….xiii Hiring Practices……………...….…………………………………………….……………..….xiii Legal Issues…..……………...….…………………………………………….……………..……ix Conclusion……………...….…………………………………………….……………..………...ix References…………………………………………………………………….……………..…….x Introduction The purpose of this paper is to design a security plan for the Maryland Public Safety Education and Training Center (MPSETC) that, at a minimum, identifies the facility assets requiring protection, the criticality of those assets, the various threats directed at the assets and the probability of loss...
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...- Sierra Leone Private Security Companies http://s4rsa.wikispaces.com/Sierra+Leone+Private+Security+... Welcome. Learn more about what Wikispaces has to offer. guest | Edit 0 0 Sierra Leone Private Security Companies 10 … Private Security Companies Likely To Increase Activities In Sierra Leone Over Next Three To Five Years Executive Summary Wiki Home Extractive mineral and diamond mining, and timber industries especially are almost certain to Recent rely on the expertise of private security companies to defend physical assets and personnel Changes working in areas of the country currently lacking traditional police forces. Pages and Files Due to of an improving business environment, persistent ineffective governance, and insufficient funding for public security forces, private security companies are likely to increase their current role in the Sierra Leone security sector over the next three to five years. Members Private security companies (PSCs) and private military companies (PMCs) have a long history Manage and corporate principals. It is likely PSCs and PMCs will continue to play a key role in security Wiki in Sierra Leone stretching back to the country's founding as protectors of industrial operations Discussion sector reform in the country. The modern history of private security forces in Sierra Leone, particularly PMCs, began in 1995 when the government hired the British company Gurkah Search Wiki Security Guards (GSG) to fight the rebel...
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...My inspiration to become a police officer came from watching the movie “Mall Cop” in 2009. A little introduction to what this movie is all about, this movie was starred by Kevin James who plays a role of a middle-aged man, a single parent living with his teenage daughter and works as a security guard in a shopping mall. His was Paul Blart, the mall’s security officer. Paul Blart aspires to become a member of the New Jersey State Police. However, due to his health conditions, he could not go through the admissions exams successfully. This movie has inspire me in a way on how one can become so dedicated into serving the people and doing good deeds. I have always wanted to dress smartly, to look professional in uniforms and also to serve the society that we live in today. I have always had the urge to wanting to keep the world we live in today save and secured from all harms. I have always seen myself in the mirror as the hero of the people. In this movie, his duty and responsibility as a mall officer had further inspired me and showed how to never give up in life when faced with adversity. Given his health conditions, he is still dedicated and willing to take upon such challenging job in life, dedicating his life on the line into saving others. This was clearly shown when a gang of criminals suddenly broke into the mall through the service entrance at a bank inside the mall. Blart, who was told to leave the mall immediately when this situation occurred, did not leave and yet decides...
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...The Security Plan The Floor Plan Name: Empire Purpose: Dance, Bar, VIP, Club Function: NightClub 13,000 Square feet, Two Story Building, 8 VIP Sections, Overlooking Balcony, Two Dance Floors, and Two Dance Cages, Front and Back Entrances. Our location is a prime for criminal behavior and we need to put an end to it. [www.empirelive.com] Threats, Risk Assessments and Counter Measures | | | | |THREAT |RISK |COUNTERMEASURE | | |Probability |Criticality |Total | | |Theft incl. Vehicles |5 |5 |10 |Security stationed outside monitoring| | | | | |activity. Plain clothed officers | | | | | |monitoring indoor and outdoor | | | | | |activity. | |Assault |9 |10 |19 |Plain clothed officers inside and out| | ...
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...Axia College Material Appendix C Risk Management Options Part I: Scenario and Identification A retail chain has asked an outside security consulting team to perform a threat and risk assessment for one of its branches. The consulting team has identified the following threats and accompanying risk levels for this particular store: 1. Fire (medium) 2. Internal theft (high) 3. Shoplifting (medium) 4. Burglary (high) 5. Bomb (low) The retail chain has decided to respond to these threats in the following manner: For threat #1, management has decided to take no further precautions because the store is currently up to code and the insurance policy the company carries fully covers it in the event of fire. For threat #2, management has decided to implement background checks for all new applicants and all employees must now have their bags and backpacks checked by security before exiting the store. For threat #3, management has decided to add no additional security measures. Losses due to shoplifting are expected and have been included in the store’s budget. For threat #4, management has installed a comprehensive alarm and surveillance system in all stores, with around-the-clock security monitoring. Now, break-ins at this store cannot occur without detection. For threat #5, management intends to institute no countermeasures. With several other branches throughout the region, the company overall would suffer only minimal losses even if...
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...Since 9-11 security has become a major factor in our daily lives, it has captured the attention of local, state & federal agencies. This incident has forced industries to examine their security efforts also. This is where Private Security firms come into play. The private security industry is a crucial component of today’s security and safety in the United States and abroad. Private Security is responsible not only for protecting many of the nations industries and vital infrastructure systems, but also for protecting critical property and sensitive corporate information. U.S. and foreign companies also rely heavily on private security firms for a wide range of functions, including protecting employees and property, conducting investigations, performing pre-employment screening, providing information technology security, and many other functions. The purpose of this research is to examine the private security industry requirements, trends, training and certification. Why is this an important area of research? This research will help define the role of private security, especially when considering the increasing range or responsibilities played by private security. In summary this research will demonstrate the relevance of private security, regulation and training. INTRODUCTION The private security industry is considers one of the fastest growing industries in the nation, with an expected growth rate of 17 percent by 2016, according to the Department of Labor...
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...Security Objective Components STEPHANIE CASBY CJS 250 October 30th, 2011 Jenelle Velarde Security Objective Components Have you ever been to church and thought you had to worry about your safety? I know for myself that is one place besides my home that I have always felt safe. People in church attend with little thought given to their safety while they are there. Church is supposed to be a place of peace and serenity, not violence or death. In the last 50 years churches and other religious sites around the world has been victim’s to violent acts of crimes. There are several reasons for this type of crime in these religious places of worship; differences in religious beliefs, domestic disturbances, and racism are number one reason for these acts. In the last ten to fifteen years there has been an increase in violent crimes reported in churches, schools, and malls that seemed to be the target. In this paper I will discuss what component of the overall security objective deserves the most attention in the environments from the article. I will also discuss what components would be less pertinent for the environments during a vulnerability assessment. I will describe counter measures or possible solutions for the shootings, incidences of arson and bombing. Then I will discuss the components of the overall security objective that would be ore pertinent had the events occurred at the mall and if they would present alternative countermeasures that I will list and explain...
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...Briefing Report Ashley Jones SEC315 Professor Michael Tunick January 20, 2012 Abstract This essay investigates the security measures that are being undertaken by the Federal Protective Service to assure security to the general public. It evaluates these measures to determine if they are sufficiently comprehensive to combat a potential threat of a similar magnitude to the Oklahoma City bombing. In addition, the essay compares these security measures to those of the “John Hancock Tower” in Boston City. Further, it elucidates the weakness of Federal Protective Services in relation to security services provided at “John Hancock Tower”. According to the literature, the protocol of FPS usually has frequent security lapses that often leave the people vulnerable to bomb or terrorist attacks (Mearsheimer, J. J. 2007). Briefing Report The Federal Protection Service has been the people’s last hope against terror threat since the September 11. The police unit provides integrated security to federally owned buildings or properties. It is known to organize its security operations within the guiding principles of technical expertise, organizational excellence and proper stakeholder service. However, the recent trend of security lapses in their protocol has caused some panic among the general public as well as within the government quarters. For instance, only a few months ago in McNamara Federal Building that is situated Downtown Detroit, there was a serious bomb scare when it...
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...law enforcement officials were having a great deal of trouble maintaining a secure-safe level of order and peace throughout most of the communities due to the increasing crime rates. Public law enforcements inability to protect and serve brought a great deal of negative attention and scrutiny upon most police departments. In return, this labeled law enforcement as an ineffective-inadequate means of protection. The failure of the police was the leading factor that gave Pinkerton the ideology to establish a private security business that would be capable of handling certain situations the public law enforcement had previously failed at. i n 1850 Pinkerton founded the Pinkerton National Detective Agency and contracted with a variety of businesses and employed a group of individuals that were assigned to work the night shift as night watchmen to protect these businesses. The group was known as the "Pinkerton Protective Patrol". This was the start of Pinkerton's security business. Part of Pinkerton's plan was to document any criminal offence,...
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...(Owen, 2007), then the Hotel Menteloene has a duty to take reasonable measures to protect its guests from harm. Breach, an improper act or omission, can also be viewed as an element that exists in this case. The hotel did not provide adequate security, as it did not replace the security personnel that had called in sick. It is particularly a breach if the hotel has determined that security is necessary to protect the property and its guests. It provided one employee to monitor the rear door, but the employee is not reported to have experience in security. Evidence of lack of security at exits and entrances, As well as lack of camera security monitoring and alarms are all actions that created a situation in which Mr. Margrieter could be abducted without notice, as could any other guest. Cause in Fact refers to the direct cause of one party’s action leading to the harm of another. If the lack of adequate security has led to Mr. Margrieter’s injuries, then cause in fact can be shown. Two men unlocked his hotel room door with a key. If this is the case, then cause in fact does exist. It would be difficult for the hotel to explain how two men accessed the key, other than by lack of monitoring and security. In addition, the freight elevator, which was supposed to be locked by 11:00 pm, was not. The hotel did not follow its own procedure, which led to the abduction of Mr. Margrieter. This meets the criteria for proximate cause as well. If proximal...
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...Security Plan Your Name CJS 250 Axia University of Phoenix Background This security plan is for a hotel, equipped with a mini mart and service station. The location of this establishment is off Interstate 95 in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville, Florida is a popular tourist city and home of the Jacksonville Jaguars football team in which makes this a very lucrative position for this company. The hotel has two floors dedicated to 32 guest rooms. There are 15 employees, who are employed for the service station. The hotel employees 4 housekeepers, 3 managers, 4 security officers 6 clerks and 2 maintenance personnel. The total employees included in this security plan are 34 employees. Security Layout The security features in place include security cameras that are strategically placed throughout the premises, two way mirrors, parking lot lighting, security officers, door censors, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. The security office and its’ personnel will monitor all cameras and receive the censor warnings that are placed on the entrance doors, stairways, elevator, pool and playground area. Each hotel room is equipped with a smoke detector. Both room floors are monitored with a security camera and have a fire extinguisher and first aid kit strategically placed. The elevator is equipped with a camera, smoke detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and a sensor. General Information. This essay includes the floor plan design for the hotel/ store, a list of possible...
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...Title of project: Home security system based on microcontroller Please record which modules your topic is related to: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instruction: This is the draft proposal of your FYP which needs to be submitted to the project administrator by hardcopy – refer to your timeline for submission deadline. 1. Introduction In this project , a new system with advancement of technology things are becoming simpler and easier for users. Microcontroller is the use of control systems and information technologies to reduce the need for human work in the production of goods and services. The HSSMicro can be adopted at Home it has various type of Sensors such as (magnetic sensors, Wire Loop sensors, Fire sensors). Therefore, users can deal with home HSSMicro to get more efficiently and secure without using complex devices . 2. Problem Statement Security Systems Co (Kuwait) is still developing in terms of technology. There is a shortage in technological implementations across the continent. Kuwait being among the middle class countries in Middle East has one of the least technological implementations more especially in public operations. The fundamental point of the research however is on the home security system based in microcontroller which is utilized across the nation. In addition, the commercial available security system is too expensive...
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...The Mysterious Blogger In the case of the mysterious blogger the associate director of operations has put in a new security system but Jamal Moore hacked the system. He did this only because there was an unidentified employee who was posting company-related information on a private blog. Jamal Moore is one of the company’s IT employees but he retrieved the bloggers identity from his house without the company’s consent. Jamal Moore discovers that the mysterious blogger is Aaron Webb. He sends this information over to the Associate Director of Operations an e-mail with this information. The associate director of operations has to decide if it would be ethical to use the information that Jamal Moore provided to discipline Aaron web for violating the non-disclosure agreements (NDA) of the company. Depending upon the lens there are different decision-making steps will be used ethically to address the issue but the first step is to determine who the primary stakeholders are. The associate director of operations used the rights and responsibility lens and the result lens. She has to determine what duties she owes the primary stakeholders. That will assist her in deciding which option best fulfills the requirement of this lens. This would be to “fire Jamal Moore for his unsanctioned illegal activity. Fire Aaron Webb for violating NDA.” When the rights and responsibilities lens was used the associate director of operations was rational and treated the employees equally. With the results...
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