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Security Briefing for Commercial & Government Facilities

Matt Smith

Direct or of S ecurit y, Vornado/ Charles E. S mit h

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Commercial Facilities

• 1. Public Assembly (e.g., arenas, stadiums,

aquariums, zoos, museums, convention centers);

• 2. Sports Leagues (e.g., professional sports

leagues and federations);

• 3. Gaming (e.g., casinos);
• 4. Lodging (e.g., hotels, motels, conference

centers);

• 5. Outdoor Events (e.g., theme and amusement

parks, fairs, campgrounds, parades);

• 6. Entertainment and Media (e.g., motion

picture studios, broadcast media);

• 7. Real Estate (e.g., office and apartment

buildings, condominiums, mixed-use facilities, self-storage); and

• 8. Retail (e.g., retail centers and districts,

shopping malls).

Commercial and Government Facilities

Government Facilities

• 1. Educational Facilities
• 2. General-use office buildings
• 3. Military Installations
• 4. Embassies, Consulates
• 5. Courthouses
• 6. National Laboratories
• 7. Border facilities
• 8. National Monuments and Icons

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Threats

• Natural Disasters and

Extreme Weather

• Armed Attacker
• Pandemic
• Cyber Attacks
• Explosive Devices
• Chemical, Biological,

Radiological Attacks

• Mass Protests
• Theft
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Supply Chain Disruptions
• Global Political and Social

Implications

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• “Soft” Targets
• High Value Targets
• Mass Transit
• Live Televised Events
• Large Gatherings of People
• Cafes/Performance Venues

Evolving Threats and Potential Risks

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Common Vulnerabilities in Commercial Facilities

• Unrestricted or open access to public
• Building designs lacking security

considerations

• Lack of vehicular control
• Limited security force
• Lack of adequate perimeter and site

security measures

• Lack of security at loading docks,

shipping and receiving areas, mailrooms

• Lack of security at HVAC/utility systems

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“An ongoing process to prevent, mitigate, prepare for,

respond to, and recover from an incident that threatens life, property, operations, or the environment.

Emergency Management

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Why do I need a Plan?

• Protect:

– Life, Assets, Continuity of Operations, and Reputation

• Legal Requirements:

– OSHA – Jurisdictional requirements

• Increased Security Concerns:

– Terrorism

• HVE’s, Lone Wolf, Copycat

– Political Environment – Stakeholder Expectations

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Best Practices in Preparedness Planning

• Identify Threats
• Develop an All-Hazards Plan
• Train, Exercise and Update

Plan

– Tabletops and Drills

• Identify Gaps and

Vulnerabilities

• Establish External

Partnerships

– Information Sharing – Network and Liaison

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Protective Measures

• Identify Vulnerabilities

– High Risk Tenants

• Communications

– Mass Notification Systems

• Target Hardening

– Access Control, CCTV, Loading Docks, Critical Building Systems

• Train Staff

– Identify Roles – Emergency Action Plans, Active Shooter, Security Awareness

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• Share Plans with other

Stakeholders

• Liaison with Pubic Safety
• Information Sharing
• Planning
• Police/Fire Go-Kits
• Promote Vigilance and “See

Something Say Something”

Additional Protective Measures

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Response Protocols in Commercial Facilities

• Evacuate

– Full – Partial

• Shelter-in-Place
• In-Building

Relocation

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• Access Control
• Building lockdown

 Hard vs Soft  Fail Safe doors

• Elevators
• Recall
• HVAC
• Electric/Water/Fuel
• CCTV
• Public Address System
• Fire alarms/suppression systems

Critical Building Systems

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• Gain situational awareness
• Call 911
• Determine/implement response protocol
• Activate the building ERT
• Adjust Critical Building Systems
• Notifications
• Tenants, Corporate, Neighbors and other Stakeholders
• Establish command post, relocate to safe location,
• r go to assembly area
• Take notes or assign a scribe, if possible

The First 5 Minutes

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• “Getting Back to Normal”
• Business Continuity Plan
• Identify Alternate Worksite
• Identify Critical Business Functions
• Identify Key Personnel
• Protection of Vital Records
• Employee Assistance Program
• Communications
• Media
• Disaster Recovery - IT

Restoration of Operations

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Active Shooter/Armed Attacker

360 Approach:

• Individual Response

– Run, Hide, Fight – Stop the Bleeding

• Police/Public Safety Response

– Neutralize Threat – Response to Police – Rescue Task Force

• Corporate Response

– Workplace Violence Policy – Emergency Action Plan – Business Continuity Plan

(BCP) or Continuation of Operations Plan (COOP)

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Takeaway:

“ There's no harm in hoping for t he best as long as you're prepared for t he worst .”

― Stephen King

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• ASIS
• AOBA
• Business Improvement Districts
• Arlington County
• FBI
• Infragard
• Fusion Centers
• DHS Office of Infrastructure Protection
• Protective Security Advisor

Resources

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Thank you!