Appendix B
Security Assessment
Directions:
Choose one of the Facts for Consideration sections from Ch. 3 of the text and list the page number for the section you chose. Then, complete the following table. List five threats appropriate to the environment from the section you chose. Rate the risk for each threat from 0 (low) to 10 (high). Then, list five appropriate countermeasures. Once you complete the table, write a brief explanation of the countermeasures for the two threats with the highest risk total, stating how the countermeasure reduces the risk associated with that threat.
This assessment is based on the Facts for Consideration on page __92__
THREAT
RISK
COUNTERMEASURE
Probability
Criticality
Total
Prison inmate escapes from private transport firm
Security needs to sit with this inmate
Inmate overtakes a security officer and steals his gun
10
10
20
Be alert and secure at all times
While stopping for fuel he has a car waiting to escape
8
8
16
Secure the inmate in safety belt and extra shackles
Hijack the van
7
7
14
Do not leave the van unattended
Kills another inmate
10
10
20
Always be on guard and never leave them alone
Becomes destructive, busting window and using glass as a weapon
10
9
19
Sit with the inmate while refueling.
With the inmate being so violent and unpredictable he could attack a security officer and that means that the officer needs to be alert and on guard at all times. Never turn your back. While refueling the transport van the inmate could kill another inmate so there should always be extra security as far as shackles and seat belts securing the inmate so he cannot maneuver. I first wanted to take this exercise as what the inmate would attempt to do if he escaped? Murder, rape, robbery, stealing a car, kidnapping, so I hope I went the right direction with this and took it as the what if factor before actually escaping.