NCJ Number
107776
Date Published
1984
Length
36 pages
Annotation
This manual is intended as an overview for use by security planners and crime prevention officers in developing a plan for the physical security of a facility.
Abstract
An introduction lists the 21 areas that should be considered in security planning and the 12 steps involved in the security planning process. The roles and responsibilities of the people involved in security planning are also outlined. The importance of a detailed survey of the site is emphasized, as is the recognition that each site is unique and requires flexibility in planning. A format and step-by-step instructions are given for conducting a security survey. Guidelines are also given regarding the basic elements of procedural security, electronic security, and physical security, and for the specific components of access control and planning for high-risk areas. Advice and checklists are also provided for computer security, property security, robbery prevention, and protection through environmental design. 10 references.