Homework Responses Week 3

Class and Professor,

A security program’s main objectives are what I like to call the four D’s: Deter, Detect, Delay and Defeat. These objectives relate to any threat and any type of security program, physical or cyber.  A security manager will utilize forms of reinforcement with an expectation they will help meet the above objectives. Reinforcement can take shape in two distinct ways (Smith & Brooks, 2013). The first is physical reinforcement, such as bars on windows, fencing, specialized doors and windows (Smith & Brooks, 2013). The second form is territorial reinforcement, this type of reinforcement deals with how an area is delineated, normally used in the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design theory, where architectural design is used to clearly identify ownership of spaces (Smith & Brooks, 2013). A highly reinforced environment, both physically and territorially, will be highly effective at accomplishing the mission objectives of deterring, detecting, delaying and defeating threats (Smith & Brooks, 2013). However, the use of reinforcements may cause an area to become unsightly and give the impression that crime is rampant in the area (Smith & Brooks, 2013). This provides challenges to security managers by requiring them to reach a balance of security to meet the risk and aesthetics to allow personnel and customers to feel safe. The end user experience is an important factor for much of the leadership the security manager will have to gain consensus with.

The facility manager and security manager will work together very closely. Both the facility manager and security manager have priorities involving the safety of the facility (Smith & Brooks, 2013). The security manager and facility manager will be involved with a lot of the same entities within a facility (Smith & Brooks, 2013). The facility manager will deal with functionality and customer service the security manager will be dealing with the security level of these entities (Smith & Brooks, 2013). The facility manager and security manager will usually work together well, the facility manager may see security as an after thought to safety and customer service (Smith & Brooks, 2013).   

References

Clifton Smith, & David J Brooks. (2013). Security Science : The Theory and Practice of Security. Butterworth-Heinemann.

Thank you,

Bryan