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Initial Security Security & the Facilities Manager A Current Overview Presented by: Mike Bluestone MA MSyI FIISec Director of Training.

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2 Initial Security Security & the Facilities Manager A Current Overview Presented by: Mike Bluestone MA MSyI FIISec Director of Training

3 Mike’s Profile Overseas military & police service Fellow of the International Institute of Security Member of the Education &Training Working Party of the Fraud Advisory Panel Associate Lecturer, Centre for Hazard & Risk Management Loughborough University Member of Association of Security Consultants (ASC) Member of The Security Institute Member of UK Chapter 208 ASIS International Member of the Editorial Advisory Board of ‘SMT’ Accredited Trainer in Security Management to the BIFM

4 Discussion Topics The Challenges facing Facilities Managers The Powers & Responsibilities of Facilities Managers The Actions that Facilities Managers can reasonably take The Latest Developments in Security Systems & Technology Integration with Other Building Services

5 The Challenges facing Facilities Managers “If you want a job done properly, then give it to a busy person to do!” You guessed it: The Facilities Manager! Facilities Managers are being compared with dedicated security managers Senior Management’s Expectations from Facilities Managers are increasing Professionalism in Security Management is taken for granted The Days are Getting Longer! Time is of the essence! Everything is Urgent!

6 The Challenges facing Facilities Managers - continued Crime (especially violent crime) is increasing! Terrorism has changed its ‘colours’ and is back with a global vengeance! Public & Private Corporate personnel are especially nervous Budgets aren’t keeping pace with the threats On the mainland, Regulation has arrived (PSIA/SIA) The Police are increasingly engaged in ‘Fire Brigade’ responses, leaving corporations to become more pro- active in security and crime prevention

7 The Powers & Responsibilities of Facilities Managers This ranges from active involvement in setting security policy & strategy to operational roles FM’s are rapidly becoming ‘in-house’ security specialists/advisors. This brings advantages and disadvantages (e.g. enhanced status and conversely new roles such as fraud investigation) Knowledge of criminal law and related legislation is now added to the long list of other legislation that FM’s are expected to know (Theft Acts, Anti-terrorism laws, PACE etc.)

8 The Powers & Responsibilities of Facilities Managers Knowledge of the latest Security Technology is a ‘must’ Knowing where & how to obtain that knowledge is key (e.g. exhibitions, trade journals, web sites, peers external consultants/specialists and of course, from your own experience) Procurement skills are essential along with the management of tender processes Your views/opinions will be respected, so getting it right is essential!

9 The Actions that Facilities Managers can reasonably take Work to a plan Don’t ‘shoot from the hip’ Be pro-active Be smart! Take a look at this……………..

10 Use these ‘Eight Principles of Security’ Policy & Strategy Information & Intelligence Manpower/HR Technical Means Control & Supervision Procedures Tests & Drills Internal & External Audit

11 Further Actions that Facilities Managers can reasonably take Take the initiative Lead by example Be persuasive Become a corporate ‘influencer’ Get close to the Board Speak with authority Stay up to date on crime & terrorism

12 What are the latest developments in Security Technology? CCTV &Remote Monitoring

13 Biometrics & Advanced Access Control Systems

14 Central Station Intruder Alarms & Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PID’s)

15 Lighting, Signage & Fencing

16 Anti-Ram Blockers & Bollards

17 ‘Smoke Cloak’

18 Integrated Systems: Combining People with Technology It is people that operate technology! What are the latest developments in Security Technology?

19 Thank you for listening- Any Questions ?


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