In the Fall of 2019, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) initiated an audit to review the City’s Security Programs & Safety Incident Management functions. The review considered:
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Adequacy and sufficiency of security resources;
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Adequacy of policies and procedures in place and contingent plans in case of possible service failure; and
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Training and awareness of staff.
Most aspects of a physical security plan can be achieved by applying the six D’s: Deter, Detect, Deny, Delay, Defend and Document. When taken in a broad context, these principles will aid in developing a security strategy. The table below gives examples of controls that aid with each principle.
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Principle |
Objective |
Examples of Controls |
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Deter |
Deter the criminal from attempting a breach |
Fencing, lighting, signage, visible security cameras and security guards |
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Detect |
Detect possible intrusion in time appropriately unauthorized to respond |
Video surveillance cameras, intrusion alarms, duress alarms, motion lighting and security guards |
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Deny |
Deny entry to unauthorized persons, while allowing authorized persons to enter |
Access control system, locks, security guards and policies/procedures |
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Delay |
Delay or slow down an active intrusion enough to force the intruder to give up, or allow the security team to respond |
Fences, locked security guards gates/doors and |
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Defend |
Defend through security personnel or police response that attempts to stop or apprehend the intruder |
Security guards and communication devices (phones, radios) |
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Document |
Documents to establish when and how controls are implemented, standards, roles, rights, authorities and responsibilities. Also includes incident reports to retain a record and details of every security incident, to aid in risk management and trending. |
Policies, procedures, training manuals, incident reporting software, inspection logs. |