Chapter 18 Institutional Security
Special Security Institutions Hospitals and other health care facilities. Educational institutions. Libraries. Museums and art galleries. Religious facilities.
Security Problems in Health Care Facilities Emergency room security. Visitor control. Internal and external theft. The potential for fire.
Reducing Hospital Security Problems Recognition of the risks. Careful inventory control. Access control. Training in fire prevention and evacuation procedures. Surveillance.
Security Problems for Educational Institutions Safety of students and staff. Violence. Vandalism and theft, including burglary.
Reducing Security Problems at Educational Institutions Access control. Lighting. Security personnel.
Security Issues in Libraries The major losses in libraries result from theft of or damage to books, CDs and videos. Library losses can be reduced by the electronic marking of books and by providing photocopy equipment.
Security Issues in Museums and Art Galleries Security problems: Theft. Fraud. Vandalism. Arson. Loss prevention: Establish basic security system, including locks, alarms and security officers at stations and on patrol. Maintaining detailed inventories. Having each object professionally appraised and authenticated. Positively identifying and registering each item. ARTCENTRAL
Security Problems of Religious Institutions Desire for easy accessibility at all times. Their attractiveness to indigents and mental patients and the individuals included in their social outreach programs.
Security Solutions for Religious Institutions Perimeter protection, including lighting and fencing. Safeguarding of valuables by such means as lighting, locks and alarms. Contingency plans for handling disruptive individuals.
Summary Questions What institutions require special security? What security problems exist at health care facilities? Educational facilities? Libraries? Museums and art galleries? Religious facilities? What security measures can be taken to avoid or reduce these problems?