...Integrated School Security Systems & Emergency Responses: We Can Do Better How Can Schools Be More Secure? Parental concerns regarding the security of children while they are in school have dramatically increased over the years as school across the nation have become targets of numerous acts of crime and violence. From investing in preparedness training, safety programs, and trusted security systems, schools and colleges are ensuring the comprehensive safety of their students, teachers, and staff. As threats continue to rise, however, how can schools move quickly and accomplish being able to provide the most secure environment possible? The answer may not be as out-of-the-box as one might think. Why Integrated School Security Is The Better Option As it stands, schools currently function through security issues with long structured plans thanks, in part, to a specific low bid process which involves hiring a consultant to produce documents and develop a package which is then distributed to interested bidders and often results in the absolute minimum amount of specified requirements being met. These often also provide very little continuity, commonality, and/or standardization. By integrating a school’s security system,...
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...Locate the security policy for your school or organization. Based on what you now know about security, do you think it is sufficient? Does it adequately address security for the organization? Is it up to date and timely? What changes would you suggest? Write a one-page paper on your findings in a Word document and submit via file upload here. The security policy for Arundel Senior High School is designed very sufficiently to be implemented by the school. Policy includes detailed rules and responsibilities for each group of the school. The policy defined exactly what the policy statement was for the school, the arrangements that are to be made for the security for the students. The development of the policy is created in such a way where each group must enforce each policy towards the school and students. Even though the security statement is lengthy but it is written in very concisely manner and in easy wording to understand. It is clearly stating the necessary reasons, and includes how the violation of the policies will be addressed. The statement includes risk assessment where the assessment will be completed annually by the Headteacher/ School Manager; the findings will be used in the review of the security policy. The statement is monitored timely by the Headteacher of this policy and reports breaches, failings or security related incidents to the Governing Body. This policy is reviewed annually by the School Manager. The only additions I would like in the policy...
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...K-6 School Administration Entry In our current society we have seen an increase of violence at current education centers throughout the United States. School facilities are now easy targets for unstable individuals or groups of people who prey on easy targets for national and world recognition through media sources. One of the projects that I will be addressing with bond monies this year is making a K-6 School Administration entrance secure. Fifteen years ago when threats to society were at a minimal, the marketing and architectural designs were to build entrances that were community friendly. This issue is that the entry area is open with no control points that prevent entry and security to the staff and children. Risk Avoidance Altogether * Entrance to the school will receive CCTV (Closed Circuit Television and Video) monitoring 24 hours per day of entry area and internal lobby. * Badged entry into the front lobby after hours. * Design of new lobby entry that can trap all visitors into a holding point. * Bathroom access from lobby for public use. * Installation of Raptor Visitor management Software that will provide instant sex offender and background checks to prevent unwanted visitors out while tracking those they allow in. * Security system for entrance to prevent unwanted intruders after hours * Motion sensors for lighting that will activate after hours so responding officials can visually see the intruder. * Secure entrance into the...
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...What do you rather have security or privacy in society? This two things are essential for most people but confusing at the same time because they want security from invaders from other countries. Also, people want privacy because they don’t want unwanted people to know their business. So in two different ways, some people can’t decide what they really want, security or privacy. So I’ll write about the differences between security and privacy and what should we have in society. The meaning of privacy means the state of being concealed or having secrecy in life or society.People have different definitions for this word because they feel that they want their privacy to enjoy their life without having anybody besides their families and friends know what they up to. According to the article “The Difference between Security and Privacy By Eric Bergeron” states that only people who want privacy really badly are people who have things to hide from the society and wants nobody to find out. But they are other people who want privacy to be able to enjoy their life without having any complications. It’s feasible that people want privacy to enjoy life. But a lot of people are getting...
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...is the core of its business operation. What would happen if information from our students or employees is destroyed, tampered with, or even given to a third party for fraudulent use? Our assets are vulnerable through ways of the building being destroyed by a tornado, or files being destroyed by a hacker or even an employee that has been let go. This type of security can be fixed easily by changing the passwords frequently to prevent ex-employees excess to the computer network. If we change the passwords often then old employees would have a more difficult time getting into our computers to damage, alter, or even sell personnel information to a third party. Our computer equipment is inventoried by Teah Johnson every six months and the book are inventoried by Venus Jackson every quarter. The threats to our assets can come by way of a burglary, fire, or even natural disasters. By having a Security Guard on site, during the night, we can control or prevent burglaries, and even a fire. The probability of someone breaking into the building is real good especially if the building is not protected by either having a Security Guard on duty at night or at the very least having an alarm system that goes directly to the local police department. If such an event does occur...
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...The day America is not threatened by terrorist attacks will be a good day, maybe even the best day for some. But when people argue that privacy is better than security, it is hard to abolish the threats of terrorists. People would rather not have the government seeing what they are doing online than being safe on trips, at work, at school, anywhere. With the amount of terrorist attacks that are happening in the world today, national security trumps privacy in the United States. People are ok with putting every aspect of their live on social media, but they don’t want the government looking at what you are doing on the internet, even though invading the public’s privacy, it is saving their lives. Some people may not see it yet, but when the US is not under threat anymore, then they will. Wouldn’t you rather be safe at school or at work than have somebody potentially looking at your computer? If you’re not doing anything bad online that will raise suspicion then...
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...SEC594 Global and Domestic Security Keller Graduate School of Management Submitted: June 2013 Principle and Program Evaluation After an initial interview, concerning the principle and the company,, we can make a few recommendations as to the extent of the Executive Protection detail that will include the main client as well as his wife and two children. The principle, a CEO worth in excess of $100million, leads a company that has holdings in multiple countries. The company has mining operations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Typically, these countries have a rather poor track record of economic growth, and they can be treacherous for anyone that is viewed as “rich”. The indigenous people live in “below-poverty” conditions and therefore have been known to use violence and kidnapping, given the proper opportunities. It will be our job to make sure no one gets a proper opportunity. The CEO is quiet, reserved and does not spend much time in the public eye. He rarely gives interviews and is not readily recognizable by the general public. His reclusiveness can be used to our advantage, as he is not a mark that can be easily identified to others outside the inner circle. Not much is known about the wife’s rituals and habits. We shall assume that she will have the same personality traits and habits as her husband, quiet and reserved. The only information available for the two children is that they attend a private school. We will make the assumption...
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...1. Executive Summary 1.0 Business Concept Northern Sierra Security is the place to go in the greater Sacramento/ Capital area where the well known, rich and petrified can go to get a friendly yet terrifying faces to help secure them. This company is an upscale security company for the neurotic who might be in need of some securing. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that is a safe and sound environment for you, your family, your residence and or place of work. We will provide state of the art private residential, building or personal security, with up to date security devices as well as being able to grant you with uniformed and plain clothes officers. "Call On Us To Be Safe." 1.1 Current Situation We offer mid to high level security services. Along with our new age ideas we combine old school techniques. Our attitude is in your face without being over invasive. Our officers have been trained with the best defensive tactics and can deal with high stress situations. 1.2 Keys to Success Guarantee a safe environment. Maintaining an atmosphere tha... ... middle of paper ... ...$850,000 Other Current Liabilities 0 Total Current Liabilities $635,000 Start Up Assets Needed Long Term Liabilities Cash Balance on Starting Date $35,000 Long Term Liabilities 0 Start-up Inventory 10000 Other Long Term Liabilities $0 Total Current Assets $45,000 Total Long Term Liabilities $0 Total Requirements...
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...Tracy E Fulford Certified Security Project Manager Table of Contents Summary Resume Career Objective Evaluations Qualifications Project Management Security Specialist Defense Tactical Training and Selection Focus areas Concept of Security Security Projects Security Programs and Training Security Placements Summary Resume TRACY E FULFORD 2414 County Road 90 Pearland TX (832)498-8757 tracy.fulford68@gmail.com Career objective; highly experienced Military Security Senior Non-Commissioned Officer seeking to transition into the private sector security industry. Certified by the Security Industry Association as a Certified Security Project Manager in May 2015. Very knowledgeable in both architectural and operational elements of security policies, training, and systems. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT Certified Security Project Manager TRAINING First Army Academy Observer Trainer/Coach SECURITY SPECIALIST Defense Security Services Security Specialist Defense Security Services Security Ad-junctions SKILLS WORK HISTORY RETENTION AND CAREER COUNSELING US Army Reserve Career Counselor 79V Security Programs and Design Defense Tactical Training Law Enforcement/Military/Security Personnel Programs Planning and Operations Law Enforcement/Military/Security Personnel Personnel assessment for Law Enforcement/Military/Security projects Objective Focus Training BN SS OPERATIONS NCO, US ARMY RESERVE AGR, HOUSTON TX 08/01/2012...
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...software will be able to redesign to be able to with stand a power outage and other power flaws in the system. It will also eliminate false alarms which will cut down on the managers turn it off and on. Be able to have alarm go off and stay at a consistent 100-decibel alarm. Be able to make the bypassed time adjustable so if you are taking out the trash or unloading a truck which each item takes a different time. The door magnets will be of high quality so there will be no chance for tampering the system. PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION: For more than a century, Detex has earned the industry's trust as a leader in the security industry of millions of property owners to secure and protect their people and property. Detex is a USA company which designs, manufactures and ships product from Texas and is recognized as a best in class life safety, security, and security assurance solutions provider world-wide. Detex provides everything needed for an integrated door system - easy to order, use, install and maintain. All Detex products are field proven, code compliant and will meet all requirements for a secure control of building entry. The Detex tradition is to lead the market with innovative, customer driven products. “Where Trust is built” is the company motto. In 1923 the Newman Clock Company was consolidated with Watchman's Clock and Supply Company, Eco Clock Company, and the Watch Clock Division of Hardinge Brothers, Inc. and...
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...the end of the Cold War have seen a broadening and deepening of the agenda for security issues. Followers of the “Copenhagen School” have argued that the state should no longer be seen as the sole referent object in security and that security issues should encompass more than just the state and military power. Instead, the focus should now be on “Human Security”, where the referent is the individual. States have listened and issues such as the environment, the economy and transnational crime have been securitized under the increasingly broad umbrella of “non-traditional security (NTS) issues”. There is a utility to this approach as it prioritizes an issue in policy hierarchy and puts it on the fast track for resolution. However, the premise of human security also opens the door for just about any issue to be securitized. In such a scenario, which issue should be prioritized and on what grounds is one issue more important than another? In this essay I argue that the utility of this approach comes with caveats and preconditions and that for Southeast Asia and ASEAN, the focus on NTS opens doors for cooperation to deal with problems that require multilateral solutions while at the same time moving the region towards the realization of a true Security Community. Copenhagen School: Nuts and Bolts, Pros and Cons. The basic premise of the Copenhagen School of securitization is that the realm of security studies should not be about a single-minded focus on states and military power...
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...telecommunications industry, necessitating mergers and acquisitions for sustainable growth. During this merger between Bell Atlantic and GTE, Bell Atlantic and London-based Vodafone Group announced their agreement to create a new wireless business, Verizon Wireless. With the acquisition of MCI in 2006 for $8.6 billion, Verizon became a leading provider of advanced communications and information technology solutions to large-business and government customers worldwide. In addition to growth through acquisition, Verizon also grew considerably through investments in technology and infrastructure. Over a five-year period from 2003-2007, Verizon invested more than $74 billion to maintain, upgrade, and expand its technology infrastructure. Verizon’s debt securities are reported on the company’s balance sheet as either current or noncurrent assets depending on their maturity date....
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...risk to the security of the Btech Lab and ways to limit the risk of occurrence. One threat that is identified is the unauthorized users that utilize the Lab, the current security access used is a finger print system (Biometrics system) but students bring their friend and open for them which the increases the risk of theft and damage of equipment. Phase 3: The Vulnerability...
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...BRIEFING ON THE THREAT OF TERRORISM POSED TOWARDS TELECOMS ORGANISATIONS OPERATING IN AFRICA Purpose: The purpose of this briefing note is to present an overview of terrorist threats within Africa, spesifically towards the ... organisation operating in Africa and to make recommendations on how to mitigate the risk. Background: Terrorism: “the United Nations General Assembly has condemned terrorist acts using the following political description of terrorism: "Criminal acts intended or calculated to provoke a state of terror in the general public, a group of persons or particular persons for political purposes are in any circumstance unjustifiable, whatever the considerations of a political, philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or any other nature that may be invoked to justify them." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definitions_of_terrorism Terrorism has become a global threat and is not just confined to the theatre of war, it is also not only targeted at nations involved in those conflicts like the United States (9/11) and Great Britain (the July 7 London Bombings) but also with any nation and organization that is seen as an ally of such nations. ESICS Briefing on THE TERRORISM THREAT LINKED TO THE LIBYAN CRISIS states “obviously on the top of the list of likely targets for Colonel Gaddafi are the United Kingdom and France, they are closely followed by the United States (an old and usual enemy of Libya but also by the Arab countries taking part in the coalition...
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...Keller Graduate School of Management Accounting 540: Accounting and Auditing Research Professor: Michael Abner Course Project Week 6 April 11, 2015 Abstract In week 6 assignment, I will write a short essay to sum up my recommendation and conclusion about my finding to present to my client, the director of ABC Investment Group. Since the Director has a limited understanding the US GAAP regarding Debt security, therefore I have to be concise in my presentation. ABC Investment Group is an investment company, and they deal with debt security. Their main concerns are how to recognize and record the transaction on unrealized gains/losses in their holding debt securities, and when they should write down debt securities. The key to the problem lies on how the ACB Investment Group treat their investment. According to FASB ASC 320-10-25 the debt securities are classified in three groups as Trading Security (TD), Available For Sale (AFS), and Held To Maturity (HTM); and each class of debt investment has different accounting method to recording its transaction. Trading Security uses the Fair Value method in account for the gains/losses, and this debt security is the most active portfolio to the company because the objective of this portfolio is to generate profit in a short term by participating in the buying and selling of debt securities. When unrealized gains/losses for trading securities are recognized, they need to record as an earning in income statement, and trading...
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