NCJ Number
123510
Journal
Security Management Volume: 34 Issue: 4 Dated: (April 1990) Pages: 26-34
Date Published
1990
Length
9 pages
Annotation
Blending architectural, technological, and operational elements into a flexible, responsive system is one of the best ways to protect critical government and industrial assets.
Abstract
In a fully integrated security system, protection objectives can be achieved through the selection and integration of protective measures from the following subsystem options: facilities and architectural barriers to deter and delay the adversary; physical security equipment to assist detection and assess intrusion attempts and unauthorized activities; communication systems that collect, integrate, transmit, and display alarm and other data for operator response; security personnel; and security procedures. System integration is both a process and a product of security systems engineering. Implementing a security system involves preparing facilities, acquiring system hardware, testing, evaluation, training, and establishing a comprehensive logistics support system. The security manager's role in system engineering, design, integration, implementation, and operation is described. 7 figures.