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The cost of poor security is always The cost of poor security is always passed on to the consumer in the form passed on to the consumer in the form of increased prices.of increased prices.

Many businesses end up in bankruptcy Many businesses end up in bankruptcy because they have priced themselves because they have priced themselves out of the market.out of the market.

Many businesses have realized that Many businesses have realized that proper application of security has never proper application of security has never been in quantity but rather in quality.been in quantity but rather in quality.

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A protected site’s perimeter A protected site’s perimeter

barriers.barriers. The buildings exterior.The buildings exterior. The buildings interior policies and The buildings interior policies and

procedures.procedures.

First Line of DefenseFirst Line of DefensePerimeter BarriersPerimeter Barriers There are factors to consider limiting the There are factors to consider limiting the

usefulness of perimeter barriers that include:usefulness of perimeter barriers that include: They only delay intrusion, they do not They only delay intrusion, they do not

prevent it.prevent it. Maintenance is essential to this line of Maintenance is essential to this line of

defense.defense. They should channel personnel and vehicles They should channel personnel and vehicles

through designated entrance and exits away through designated entrance and exits away from areas of easy unlawful access.from areas of easy unlawful access.

Visibility of the protected building must not Visibility of the protected building must not be reduced.be reduced.

First Line of DefenseFirst Line of DefenseLandscapingLandscaping Remember, poor landscaping is a definite Remember, poor landscaping is a definite

advantage to a criminal. Crime Prevention advantage to a criminal. Crime Prevention measures should include:measures should include:

Shrubs should be 18 to 24 inches away from Shrubs should be 18 to 24 inches away from all entry points.all entry points.

Hedges should be cut 6 inches below the level Hedges should be cut 6 inches below the level of all windows.of all windows.

Trees and shrubs should be trimmed from the Trees and shrubs should be trimmed from the bottom up.bottom up.

Hedges should be separated to reduce the Hedges should be separated to reduce the ability of a person to effectively hide behind ability of a person to effectively hide behind them.them.

First Line of DefenseFirst Line of DefenseLightingLighting Remember, lighting is still considered Remember, lighting is still considered

to be the most effective crime to be the most effective crime deterrent available. Areas that require deterrent available. Areas that require lighting are:lighting are:

Doorways.Doorways. Windows.Windows. Sidewalks and parking lots.Sidewalks and parking lots. Building sides, fire escapes, roof and Building sides, fire escapes, roof and

basement entries.basement entries.

Second Line of Second Line of DefenseDefenseBuilding ExteriorsBuilding Exteriors Defined as the top, sides and Defined as the top, sides and

bottom of the building. (The bottom of the building. (The Square Box)Square Box)

Good doors are essential.Good doors are essential. Here are some important security Here are some important security

requirements for doors:requirements for doors:

Second Line of Second Line of DefenseDefenseDoorsDoors Frames should be constructed of heavy Frames should be constructed of heavy

material and be well braced.material and be well braced. Hinges should not be exposed; however, Hinges should not be exposed; however,

if they are, they should be spot welded if they are, they should be spot welded or pinned.or pinned.

Doors should be made of solid Doors should be made of solid construction and material.construction and material.

Sliding glass doors should have flathead Sliding glass doors should have flathead screws installed in the upper track and a screws installed in the upper track and a dowel. A charlie bar or an auxiliary lock dowel. A charlie bar or an auxiliary lock should be installed in the lower channel.should be installed in the lower channel.

Second Line of Second Line of DefenseDefenseWindowsWindows Windows are a popular point of Windows are a popular point of

entry. entry. Any window, 18 feet or less above Any window, 18 feet or less above

the ground should be considered the ground should be considered a potential easy access point.a potential easy access point.

Windows can be secured by Windows can be secured by pinning the corners or by using a pinning the corners or by using a secondary locking device.secondary locking device.

Third Line of DefenseThird Line of DefenseInterior ControlsInterior Controls Interior controls: Defined as Interior controls: Defined as

consisting of the internal consisting of the internal operations of the protected site operations of the protected site as well as the internal security as well as the internal security needed to protect the site.needed to protect the site.

Third Line of DefenseThird Line of DefenseInterior ControlsInterior Controls Examples of interior controls include:Examples of interior controls include: Locks, safes, containers and cabinets.Locks, safes, containers and cabinets. A room or area with controlled points A room or area with controlled points

of entrance or exit.of entrance or exit. Steel bars.Steel bars. Intrusion detection devices.Intrusion detection devices. Key control.Key control.

Third Line of DefenseThird Line of DefenseInterior controlsInterior controls Interior controls continued:Interior controls continued: Policy of opening and closing of Policy of opening and closing of

the building.the building. Location of a safe.Location of a safe. Elimination of obstructions in the Elimination of obstructions in the

windows.windows. Interior lighting.Interior lighting.

Third Line of DefenseThird Line of DefenseInterior ControlsInterior Controls Interior controls continued:Interior controls continued: Leaving shades open for Leaving shades open for

commercial establishments. commercial establishments. Good policies and procedures that Good policies and procedures that

cover use of all security hardware cover use of all security hardware in addition to protecting persons in addition to protecting persons and property.and property.

The concept of “Risk Management.”The concept of “Risk Management.”

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Remember, Crime Prevention is a Remember, Crime Prevention is a tool that can assist us in reducing tool that can assist us in reducing our chances of victimization. our chances of victimization.

Remember the Three Lines of Remember the Three Lines of Defense concept.Defense concept.

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Questions?Questions?