Larry Readout, CSP Senior Engineer EMC Company Background Founded in 1911 Property/casualty focus Des Moines, IA 17 branches (Wichita) 1500 school districts Security services since 1993 Top 10 List Top 10 List (cont.) 1. Lack of a security culture 2. Lack of effective and efficient access control 3. Inadequate staff training on security procedures 4. Not performing security drills or table tops 5. Inability to quickly execute a lockdown 6. Poor Crisis Plans and staff knowledge of plans 7. Gaps in communications 8. Unintentional/unknown vulnerabilities 9. Natural surveillance 10.Inner layers of security 1. Lack of a Security Culture Locked door policy Opening for strangers No visitor program or is ineffective Not challenged when in building No corrective action taken for violators Nothing bad ever happens here Locked Door Policy No interaction before admitting 1
Opened for Stranger Opened for Stranger Staff opened during school day Staff opened for stranger at night Detached Buildings Unlocked Portables Unlocked Art building Doors Propped Visitor Program Credentials Not Verified 2
Classrooms Classrooms Window covered Class roster in hallway Possible Weapon 2. Ineffective Access Control Sightlines Entrance monitoring Poor Sightlines Ability to Enter Undetected 3
Good Control of Entry? But Can Bypass Office Ability to Enter Undetected Gaps in Entrance Monitoring Rear door at high school to tech shop Gaps in Entrance Monitoring Entrance Modification Staff not watching entrance Visitors channeled into office 4
New Building 3. Staff Training Divulge security-related information Coded messages; not sure what they are Not briefed on emergency procedures No training on de-escalation techniques or how to approach intruder Channeled into office but cannot see approach Coded Messages 4. Lack of Drills/Exercises Lockdown, 3 types, often just one Office staff: secure location with phone Only when convenient? Arrival/dismissal times Lunch Outdoor activities Tabletop exercises Lockdown Plan should distinguish between internal and external threats Lockdown training/drills: Students in locations where lockdowns are not possible Evacuation option when escaping the potential threat makes more sense than locking down 5. Lockdown Execution Failure to recognize need (ALICE) Classroom Doors 5
5. Lockdown Execution Classroom Door Hardware Classroom Doors Not lockable from inside room, or not at all Staff not carrying keys or don t have them Subs don t get keys Lock mode policy - are you sure? Unsafe modifications Door Hardware Workarounds Door Hardware Workarounds Need to check with fire marshal Need to check with fire marshal Door Hardware Workarounds Unapproved Workarounds Need to check with fire marshal 6
Sub Key Distribution Car key exchange 6. Crisis Plans One size fits all Not response-based Lack quick reference guide Old versions in use Not distributed to all who may be expected to respond Staff not briefed on plan annually No evacuation kits 3 Levels of Plans Master Document 1. Master Document Admin & Crisis Team 2. Job-Specific Plans All Staff 3. Quick Reference - Classrooms Job-Specific Plans Quick Reference Document 7
Evacuation Kits Evacuation Kits Physical Plant Complete set of master keys with a printed key list Blueprints and floor plans or site map of school Emergency Response Plans Emergency contacts and phone numbers Basic first aid supplies Staff and Student Information Updated list with pictures, if possible, of all faculty and students Student and staff sign-out sheets List of students and staff with special needs and description of need Staff and volunteer contact information Should have at least 2 in each school Emergency Tools Reflective vests with identifying marks for Response Team members Bullhorn with charged batteries AM/FM portable radio Flashlights and batteries Clipboards, paper, pens, markers 7. Communications Staff outdoors or remote buildings Noisy areas: shops, band, Classrooms to office During lockdown Office Buses: Eg. enroute to school in lockdown? 8. Unintentional Vulnerabilities Students opening/propping doors Unlatched or soft-closed doors Unlocked doors at night Student Opened for Stranger Propped During Day 8
Unlatched - Misadjusted Propped at Night (9 pm) Unlocked at Night Unlocked at Night Possible food tampering/theft, access entire bldg Electronic lock 9. Natural Surveillance Lighting Lighting Landscaping Signage Lack of fixtures 9
Lighting Lighting Shadows Fixtures not on Lighting Lighting Methods Bugs diminish light output Typical wall pack fixture at night Lighting Methods Lighting Methods Directional capability Pole-mounted fixture 10
Pole-mounted fixture Landscaping: 3 7 Rule Landscaping: 3 7 Rule Playground Supervision Out of sight blind spot Possible Egress Barriers Preferred Contents visible Arson fires, weapons, contraband Secured 25 feet from building 11
No Emergency Response Labels Emergency Response Labels Signage Signage Signs available from EMC Signage 10. Inner Layers of Security Access to utilities Unsafe areas Hiding spots Keys, etc Video surveillance Signs available from EMC 12
Access to Utilities & Chemicals Unoccupied Shops Access to Rx Drugs Unoccupied Weight Room Possible injury Hiding Locations Hiding Locations 13
Access to Keys Video Surveillance Monitors Not easily viewed, DVR not secured Video Surveillance Monitors Conclusion What if I have no funds available for security? 1. Verify all exterior doors operate properly and lock 2. Building security checklist 3. Classrooms in lock mode, staff keep keys on person 4. Refine crisis plans and train staff 5. Security drills and tabletops 6. Effective visitor program Large screen option Conclusion What if I have some funds available? 1. Electronic lock and intercom at entry, $2500 - $5000 2. Improve sightlines/office relocation 3. Classroom function door locks, $200 each 4. Communications: Update PA to cover dead areas, classroom phones/intercom, two-way radios, bullhorns 5. Evacuation kits 6. Electronic access control for selected doors Questions? 14