FEDERAL FUNDS FOR MUSEUM SECURITY

• NCJ Number: 41411
• Journal: Security Management Volume: 21 Issue: 2 Dated: (MAY 1977) Pages: 44-46
• Author(s): R V WARD; J P O'CONNELL
• Date Published: 1977
• Length: 3 pages
• Corporate Author: American Soc for Industrial Security
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY IS BECOMING INCREASINGLY CONCERNED OVER THE LACK OF SUFFICIENT PROTECTION AFFORDED MANY OBJECTS OF ART; HOWEVER, BUDGET LIMITATIONS RESTRICT THE EXTENT TO WHICH ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS CAN BE TAKEN.

Abstract

THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES A PROGRAM BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS THAT PROVIDES GRANTS FOR MUSEUMS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP AND EXPAND SECURITY. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE GRANT PERIOD DESCRIBED WAS JULY 1, 1977; HOWEVER, THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE. FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: ORGANIZATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE GUARD FORCE, PHYSICAL SECURITY, FIRE SAFETY PLANS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS, SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT, AND COMMUNICATIONS....TWH