Clint Kirkwood - Airtight: Security Solutions for the New Millennium

AirTight

Security Solutions for the New Millennium

Clint Kirkwood

Copyright 2012 Clint Kirkwood

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ISBN: 978-1-4497-4842-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4497-5877-6 (ebook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012908539

WestBow Press rev. date: 06/21/2012

Contents

To my beautiful wife, Myrah, who inspires me to be forever young. Without your love and patience, life would not be the adventure it is and remains today. You are a treasure, and I will love you until the moon is no more!

Moreover, to my sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Allen May, who so clearly demonstrate the real meaning of BFFs. Myrah and I will never forget you two.

Clint (June bug)

List of Illustrations

Graphic 1 - Caption-Architectural drawing

Graphic 2 - Caption-Defensible space

Graphic 3 - Caption-Space ownership defined

Graphic 4 - Caption-CPTED

Graphic 5 - Caption-Proper access - one-way in, one-way out

Graphic 6 - Caption-Proper usage of natural surveillance

Graphic 7 - Caption-Proper chain-link fence structure

Graphic 8 - Caption-Chain-link fence structure with gate

Graphic 9 - Caption-Broken window theory

Graphic 10 - Caption-Proper maintenance of greenery

Graphic 11 - Caption- Home displays proper night-lighting techniques

Graphic 12 - Caption- Gateway treatment traffic calming intersection

Graphic 13 - Caption-Centrally located greenery and recreational area

Graphic 14 - Caption-Well defined property

Graphic 15 - Caption-Proper maintenance projects positive image of property

Graphic 16 - Caption-Successful utilization of all CPTED concepts

Graphic 17 - Caption-High traffic areas provide additional eyes & ears

Graphic 18 - Caption-Public housing with front greenery

Graphic 19 - Caption-Neighboring business partnerships

Graphic 20 - Caption-Bank drive-through facing road ATM well visible.

Graphic 21 - Caption-Properly marked and maintained parking facilities

Graphic 22 - Caption-Security cameras in mall parking areas

Graphic 23 - Caption-Bus stop shelters provide safety with maintained.

Graphic 24 - Caption-Planters can serve as natural surveillance and access

Graphic 25 - Caption-Industrial building using CPTED concept

Graphic 26 - Caption-Instructional signs are territorial re-enforcements

Graphic 27 - Caption-Openings allow viewing of parking area

Graphic 28 - Caption-Open and highly visible play area

Graphic 29 - Caption-Park bench with dividers & Signage define uses

Graphic 30 - Caption-Building has hardened security features

Graphic 31 - Caption-Commercial building with hardened security features

Graphic 32 - Caption-Cop-tower - Mini-patrols

Graphic 33 - Caption-Communication stations for emergency notifications

Graphic 34 - Caption-Incandescent Lighting - Fluorescent Lighting

Graphic 35 - Caption-Mercury Vapor Lighting - Metal Halide Lighting

Graphic 36 - Caption-High pressure sodium lighting - Low-pressure sodium lighting

Graphic 38 - Caption-Low-level landscaping design & Fencing as landscaping aesthetics

Graphic 39 - Caption-Access control system with CCTV

Graphic 40 - Caption-Neighborhood watch alert

Graphic 48 - Caption-Executive protection team

Graphic 49 - Caption-Police special response team

List of Tables

Graphic 37 - Table: Locations - Lighting Levels

Graphic 41 - Caption - Table top exercises A

Graphic 42 - Caption - Tabletop exercises B

Graphic 43 - Caption - Tabletop exercises C

Graphic 44 - Caption - Tabletop exercises D

Graphic 45 - Caption - Tabletop exercises E

Graphic 46 - Caption - Tabletop exercises F

Graphic 47 - Caption - Bomb Threat Checklist

After teaching security and criminal justice courses at several high schools, colleges and career schools, I was surprised to learn that the majority of students were not informed regarding the role of security professionals within the security industry. I can recall during numerous class sessions that even though there were many inquiries regarding criminology, parole and policing, there were four particular questions that drew the most concern; 1) how to conduct a security survey; 2) how to identify certain characteristics of those who would likely be involved in workplace violence; 3) what are the proper procedures for responding to emergencies at schools, colleges and universities, and; 4) how to establish an effective executive protection or VIP program.

Therefore, I saw a need to provide a resource that would adequately address the aforementioned questions, as well as provide a method by which to teach the material. This handbook was ultimately developed to address key security concepts, i.e., Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED (pronounced sep-ted), Guidelines for Combating Workplace Violence, a Guide for School Safety and Security, and Executive Protection, and finally, provide a useful reference for the law enforcement and security professionals of the future.

As the culture grows increasingly impersonal, individuals are concerned with personal safety and the protection of personal property more than ever before. Likewise, public safety is considered one of the top priorities of the government, though; this trend may be due in part to the terrorist attacks of September 2001. Recent studies revealed that approximately $44 billion dollars per year is spent on public emergency services, including police and fire, and approximately $104 billion dollars is spent in the private sector (the Hallcrest Report II), on similar services. Even as individuals are investing significant resources to protect themselves physically and materially, similarly, businesses are realizing that investing in an effective security program can ultimately protect the bottom line.

Unfortunately, we live with the elements of crime and criminal behavior every day as a fact of life. Early practitioners focused more on the apprehension and punishment of the offender (which often times cannot be initiated until a crime has already been committed), rather than the implementation of crime prevention measures. Crime prevention is a service function and when properly executed, has tremendous impact. In as much as its value may be difficult to measure or quantify, the impact of crime prevention may be determined more appropriately by what does not happen, rather than by what does (Sennewald, 2003). However, experience dictates that large segments of the society think of crime prevention in terms of target hardening (traditional security measures), but there are other advanced practicable options to consider.