NCJ Number
138533
Journal
Security Management Volume: 36 Issue: 8 Dated: (August 1992) Pages: 65-70,72
Date Published
1992
Length
7 pages
Annotation
Providing employees with security awareness training can prevent crimes from occurring, help employees avoid situations in which they may become crime victims, and protect themselves from litigation for injuries to third parties.
Abstract
Awareness programs increase people's understanding of crime, motivate them to practice preventive measures to reduce their vulnerability to crime, encourage them to report criminal or suspicious activity, and provide options for protecting themselves and their property. Employers should try to make all employees feel that they are part of the security department and include security tasks in each job description. In addition, employee evaluations should include rewards for the successful handling of security tasks. Guidelines for a security awareness program should include orientation, visible deterrents such as hardware and security officers, a continuing training program, and management support through a written document and other actions. Employers must also carefully screen and train employees because they can be held legally liable for the actions of their employees through the legal theories of negligence, intentional torts, and vicarious liability. Reference notes