Methods/Techniques
One of the primary techniques used for this security risk assessment report was obtained through the physical security survey checklist. A thorough walk through of the property utilizing the Physical Security Survey Checklist (Hanna, 2011), provide a clear outline of the security system that is currently in place and what is additionally needed to provide a more secured property for residents. The objectives are to evaluate, analyze and to identify key issues, internal and external threats.
The areas to be inspected are as follows: * Current security procedures * Analysis of the routes leading to and from the premises * Access control measures and procedures * Physical security of perimeters * Physical security of parking * Illumination (external and internal) * Electronic security measures (alarms, panic buttons, CCTV, etc) * Exposure of critical assets * Perimeter Barriers
Public and private sector security are both present in the realm of law enforcement. Ideally, the two groups work together in an effort to protect citizens and fight crime. One of the major differences between them is the authority that governs the types of activities involved in their duties. Public law enforcement includes all government agencies. Police services offered by local, state and federal authorities all fall under this category. They deal with crimes occurring within their jurisdictions. Their authority is generally limited to public places such as parking lots, public streets, and crimes against the general public. The main roles of public law enforcement are arresting fugitives and other criminals, enforcing laws, and keeping the public safe. The public sector is funded by taxes paid by citizens (Woodhurst, 2011).
Security within the private sector covers a wide range of duties. The private security industry has been defined as: “those self-employed individuals and