A Person of Interest…Safety and Security in the Library

Featuring

Michael Daly, CPP

Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM

Nancy Relaford, CIPM

Daily Library Threats

Fire Assault Sex Crimes Drug Trafficking Theft Vandalsim

Security Assets

Perimeter Protection Employee Awareness Uniformed Security Electronic Systems Rules and Regulations

Perimeter Protection

Every building penetration – windows, doors, ventilation shafts…

Must be secured by steel bars, locks, alarmed electronically, observed by video, or protected by personnel.

Employee Awareness

Every Employee’s Responsibility Report Suspicious Persons, Vehicles,

Circumstances Regular Staff Awareness Briefing Open Lines of Communication Follow up on all reports

Uniformed Security

• Professional, well-groomed officers

• Minimal basic classroom training

• Published rules and regulations

• On-going site specific training

• Consistent supervision

• MBW!!!

Comments on Uniformed Security

A bad image is worse than no security…

Poor training reflects poor management…

YOU are liable for the actions of your officers…contract or otherwise

Your safety may depend on daily preventive

measures AND appearance…

Electronic Protection What do you REALLY need? How do you select a RELIABLE vendor? How can you be sure you’re getting what

you’re paying for? What are minimal requirements for

service and maintenance? How do you train employees to monitor

and respond?

What do we REALLY need? Addressable Fire Detection System Commercial Intrusion Detection System Computer Network Based Video

Surveillance System Wireless Panic/Duress Transmitters Electronic Access Control System (optional) Electronic Article Surveillance System

(optional)

How do you select a RELIABLE Vendor?

Talk to other libraries Prepare a list of system objectives…or Request professional system design and

distribute RFP to qualified bidders Conduct mandatory pre-bid site visit Review professional submittals

How can you be sure you’re getting what you pay for?

Have submittals reviewed by professional NOT connected to any vendor

Insist on mid-installation and post installation inspection by independent professional

Prepare punch list BEFORE signing off on acceptance of system(s)

What are minimal requirements for service and maintenance?

100% Warranty on System and Installation

Consistent service based on manufacturer’s requirements

Documented proof of service Regular testing by library staff…with

accompanying documentation

How do you train employees to monitor and respond?

Determine daily task requirements Publish Operations Manual for System

operations, monitoring, response Include vendor training in installation

contract Conduct regular operator training on all

systems

The Bottom Line

Security is NOT convenient…

You MUST have a protection plan…

You need to CONSISTENTLY monitor every aspect of your protection program!!

For Additional Assistance/Information:

Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI

Layne Consultants International

Steve@LayneConsultants.com

www.LayneConsultants.com

www.IFCPP.org

941-486-3573 Florida Office

303-377-2176 Colorado Office

Don’t Miss…2011 Annual Conference

International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection

August 22-26 Denver, Colorado

Outstanding, Informative, Inter-active Programs

National Certification Training Workshops

Excellent Networking Opportunity

Unique After-Hours Tours and Institutional Visits

State of the Art Systems Exhibits

Register on-line at www.IFCPP.org Call 1-800-257-6717