NCJ Number
16938
Journal
Security World Volume: 11 Issue: 9 Dated: (OCTOBER 1974) Pages: 30-32,34-35
Date Published
1974
Length
5 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSES THE INTERIOR SECURITY OF ALL BUILDINGS, ENFORCEABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THOSE VISITING THE HOSPITAL, DIVERSIFIED TRAINING FOR SECURITY OFFICERS, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE IMAGE OF SECURITY OFFICERS.
Abstract
A PHOTO ID SYSTEM WAS ADOPTED FOR EMPLOYEES AND A VISITOR CONTROL SYSTEM PROVIDED THAT TWO PASSES WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR EACH PATIENT BED TO BE ROTATED AMONG THOSE VISITING EACH PATIENT. IN-HOUSE TELEPHONES WERE INSTALLED IN THE LOBBY SO THAT PEOPLE WAITING COULD CALL AND SPEAK TO THE PATIENT. SECURITY OFFICERS WERE TRAINED IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF CRIME PREVENTION AND PHYSICAL SECURITY, HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS, BASIC PSYCHOLOGY, AND REACTION BEHAVIOR, IN ADDITION TO STANDARD LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNIQUES. THE PHYSICAL IMAGE OF THE SECURITY OFFICERS WAS CHANGED BY EXCHANGING THE TRADITIONAL UNIFORM FOR A BLAZER AND SLACKS OUTFIT WITH A SECURITY OFFICER IDENTIFICATION ON THE POCKET.