Three Lines of Defense Presented by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office

Three Lines of Defense The cost of poor security is always passed on to the consumer in the form of increased prices. The cost of poor security is always passed on to the consumer in the form of increased prices. Many businesses end up in bankruptcy because they have priced themselves out of the market. Many businesses end up in bankruptcy because they have priced themselves out of the market. Many businesses have realized that proper application of security has never been in quantity but rather in quality. Many businesses have realized that proper application of security has never been in quantity but rather in quality.

Three Lines of Defense A protected site’s perimeter barriers. A protected site’s perimeter barriers. The buildings exterior. The buildings exterior. The buildings interior policies and procedures. The buildings interior policies and procedures.

First Line of Defense Perimeter Barriers There are factors to consider limiting the usefulness of perimeter barriers that include: There are factors to consider limiting the usefulness of perimeter barriers that include: They only delay intrusion, they do not prevent it. They only delay intrusion, they do not prevent it. Maintenance is essential to this line of defense. Maintenance is essential to this line of defense. They should channel personnel and vehicles through designated entrance and exits away from areas of easy unlawful access. They should channel personnel and vehicles through designated entrance and exits away from areas of easy unlawful access. Visibility of the protected building must not be reduced. Visibility of the protected building must not be reduced.

First Line of Defense Landscaping Remember, poor landscaping is a definite advantage to a criminal. Crime Prevention measures should include: Remember, poor landscaping is a definite advantage to a criminal. Crime Prevention measures should include: Shrubs should be 18 to 24 inches away from all entry points. Shrubs should be 18 to 24 inches away from all entry points. Hedges should be cut 6 inches below the level of all windows. Hedges should be cut 6 inches below the level of all windows. Trees and shrubs should be trimmed from the bottom up. Trees and shrubs should be trimmed from the bottom up. Hedges should be separated to reduce the ability of a person to effectively hide behind them. Hedges should be separated to reduce the ability of a person to effectively hide behind them.

First Line of Defense Lighting Remember, lighting is still considered to be the most effective crime deterrent available. Areas that require lighting are: Remember, lighting is still considered to be the most effective crime deterrent available. Areas that require lighting are: Doorways. Doorways. Windows. Windows. Sidewalks and parking lots. Sidewalks and parking lots. Building sides, fire escapes, roof and basement entries. Building sides, fire escapes, roof and basement entries.

Second Line of Defense Building Exteriors Defined as the top, sides and bottom of the building. (The Square Box) Defined as the top, sides and bottom of the building. (The Square Box) Good doors are essential. Good doors are essential. Here are some important security requirements for doors: Here are some important security requirements for doors:

Second Line of Defense Doors Frames should be constructed of heavy material and be well braced. Frames should be constructed of heavy material and be well braced. Hinges should not be exposed; however, if they are, they should be spot welded or pinned. Hinges should not be exposed; however, if they are, they should be spot welded or pinned. Doors should be made of solid construction and material. Doors should be made of solid construction and material. Sliding glass doors should have flathead screws installed in the upper track and a dowel. A charlie bar or an auxiliary lock should be installed in the lower channel. Sliding glass doors should have flathead screws installed in the upper track and a dowel. A charlie bar or an auxiliary lock should be installed in the lower channel.

Second Line of Defense Windows Windows are a popular point of entry. Windows are a popular point of entry. Any window, 18 feet or less above the ground should be considered a potential easy access point. Any window, 18 feet or less above the ground should be considered a potential easy access point. Windows can be secured by pinning the corners or by using a secondary locking device. Windows can be secured by pinning the corners or by using a secondary locking device.

Third Line of Defense Interior Controls Interior controls: Defined as consisting of the internal operations of the protected site as well as the internal security needed to protect the site. Interior controls: Defined as consisting of the internal operations of the protected site as well as the internal security needed to protect the site.

Third Line of Defense Interior Controls Examples of interior controls include: Examples of interior controls include: Locks, safes, containers and cabinets. Locks, safes, containers and cabinets. A room or area with controlled points of entrance or exit. A room or area with controlled points of entrance or exit. Steel bars. Steel bars. Intrusion detection devices. Intrusion detection devices. Key control. Key control.

Third Line of Defense Interior controls Interior controls continued: Interior controls continued: Policy of opening and closing of the building. Policy of opening and closing of the building. Location of a safe. Location of a safe. Elimination of obstructions in the windows. Elimination of obstructions in the windows. Interior lighting. Interior lighting.

Third Line of Defense Interior Controls Interior controls continued: Interior controls continued: Leaving shades open for commercial establishments. Leaving shades open for commercial establishments. Good policies and procedures that cover use of all security hardware in addition to protecting persons and property. Good policies and procedures that cover use of all security hardware in addition to protecting persons and property. The concept of “Risk Management.” The concept of “Risk Management.”

Three Lines of Defense Remember, Crime Prevention is a tool that can assist us in reducing our chances of victimization. Remember, Crime Prevention is a tool that can assist us in reducing our chances of victimization. Remember the Three Lines of Defense concept. Remember the Three Lines of Defense concept.

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