Your Security Guide: Revised Edition

By John Malaspina Sr.

The objective of this book is to acquaint you with the Security Field. It's purpose is to act as a quick reference.

The author has a diversified background of 40 years plus experience within the Security, Law Enforcement, & technical fields giving him competency in this material.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stratton Press
• Release date: Apr 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9781648958380

John Malaspina Sr.

The author has a diversified  background of 40 years plus experience within the Security, Law Enforcement, & technical fields giving him competency in this material.

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YOUR

SECURITY

GUIDE

Revised Edition

John Malaspina Sr.

YOUR SECURITY GUIDE

Copyright © 2022 John Malaspina Sr.

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ISBN (Paperback): 978-1-64895-837-3

ISBN (Ebook): 978-1-64895-838-0

Printed in the United States of America

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1. Definitions

Chapter 2. Areas of Concern

Chapter 3. The Security Survey

Chapter 4. Why Do Security Systems and Programs Fail?

Chapter 5. Protecting the Crime Scene

Chapter 6. Personal Protection

Chapter 7. Fire Detection and Prevention

Chapter 8. Accident/Disaster Prevention

Chapter 9. Technical Services

Chapter 10. Guide to Buying an Alarm System

Chapter 11. Roadway Safety and Protection

Chapter 12. Camping and Outdoor Safety

Chapter 13. Ransomware and Cybersecurity Protection

Chapter 14. School Security and Protection

Chapter 15. Dealing with Terrorism

Chapter 16. Mechanics of Espionage

Chapter 17. Recommended Emergency Supply List

Appendix A. Residential Security Survey

Appendix B. Business Security Survey

Appendix C. Ground-to-Air Emergency Signals

Photo Displays

Keypad designs

Control panels

Wireless Alarm Panels

Zone Annunciators and Graphic Displays

Door and window contacts

Space Detectors

References

About the Author

Preface

The objective of this book is to acquaint you with the security field.

The purpose of this material is to provide you with a reference offering a basic overview of the field without elaborating on specific areas and/or betraying confidential material. Regardless of whether you are an apprentice to the field, a homeowner, a business owner, or an administrator, I am hopeful that my book will provide you with a quick, easy-to-read reference that can aid you with your needs.

Introduction

In reviewing my material from my first publication of this book in August of 2007 to now, I am even more horrified and concerned with current events than I was at that time. It is incredible to see how many of my predictions and concerns are accurate and have gotten worse with the global one world order agenda so easily and aggressively prevailing.

I recognize that world leaders have accepted and promoted this agenda in the desperate belief that it will ensure world peace and tranquility, but history has repeatedly proven it’s an unattainable desire.

A review of history prior to WW2 will clearly show that the world was struggling with similar issues at that time with the United Nations (UN) [formerly the League of Nations] guiding and assisting world events in an attempt to ensure world peace. Instead, stupid and misguided politically correct solutions actually contributed to the beginning of WW2.

People quickly forget that the world leaders at the end of WW2 recognized that the world came very close to annihilating itself and agreed for everyone to respect each other’s sovereignty.

Simply put, those who were friends continued, and those with other beliefs and ideology stayed in their respected borders, leaving each other alone. The world, while not perfect, continued and prospered with society having many years of peace and prosperity. The world continued for over forty years, generally speaking, with globalism. Countries that were friends, as mentioned, traded economically and culturally for years, assisting each other for many reasons in times of need.

The danger is simply human behavior.

I personally believe we are currently reliving 1938 all over again with current events. The semantics and rebellious causes are different, but the methods and dangers are not.

As mentioned above, there were countries at the end of WW2 with different ideology and beliefs, who were basically 180 degrees from ours whether it was political or religious.

The primary was communism, which has firmly believed for generations that it cannot work properly unless it is global. Many countries had accepted socialism as an alternative between us and communism.

Until now, it really doesn’t appear to be a concern or threat. What many are failing to recognize is that socialism is just one step below communism.

Communism is alive and well despite what many people think. It is clearly behind many current events with China as its forerunner.

It is very clear that the UN formulated this global order to serve its own interests as the world’s focal point and central government, giving communism and capitalism an agreed platform to operate from.

We have all witnessed how the Global Machine has influenced and changed our way of doing business, celebrating our holidays, educating our children, and undermining our political and religious ideologies all in the name of progress.

Our recent elections have nothing to do with Trump versus Clinton or Biden. It is clearly globalism versus Americanism and the free world.

All that have occurred has not been by accident. Everything has clearly resulted from a well-designed agenda and obviously put in motion to come together so well with perfect timing, which clearly means it has been in the working for many years and well thought out by its players before now.

I firmly believe that despite everyone’s intentions, our world is more unsafe and unpredictable now than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic provides the perfect platform, whether intentional or not, for the mechanics of the plan to fall into place.

I, like many others, am fearful that our nation is on the verge of a civil war and possibly an international one.

While possible but improbable, I don’t think we will have a third world war provided the Global Machine prevails with China dominating the situation, but if what little is left of the free world does offer substantial resistance and defiance to China, we could have WW3.

I, unlike many other people, am not worried about nuclear war because all world leaders are smart enough to realize that would be a no-win situation for all of us.

I am very concerned about conventional warfare and, as mentioned earlier, believe it to be in our near future. Simply put, our future is anyone’s guess and beyond the averages person control with future generations paying dearly for our ineptness.

That is why personal security has now become of vital importance, more so than ever before.

Chapter 1

Definitions

What Is Security?

Security is a technical and behavioral science whose primary objective is the protection of human life and physical property. It is also known as crime prevention, loss prevention, protection management, and/or risks management.

The overall objective of any security program is to prevent an incident from occurring in the first place and to minimize any losses incurred should something happen. Also, if the program is designed and used properly, another objective of the program should be to suppress and/or control criminal activity.

What Is a Security Hazard?

A security hazard is defined as any act, omission, or condition that could seriously breach the protective system and result in a compromise of client’s secrets, a loss of client’s property, or injury to client’s personnel, family, and/or visitors. Hazards can be generally divided into two classifications: human hazards and/or natural hazards.

What Is a Security Survey?

A security survey is a detailed analysis of an overall facility, its operating procedures, and any existing conditions that, if left unchecked, could develop into a serious problem.

Specialized Classifications Within the Field

Accident prevention

Aerospace security

Airport and aircraft security

ATM security

Apartment complex security

Arson prevention

Banking security

Burglary prevention

Casino security

Child abduction prevention

Construction site security

Computer room security

Document security

Executive/celebrity protection

Farm equipment security

Fraud prevention

Food and beverage security

Fire prevention

Hospital security

Hostage prevention

Handicap barrier–free design

Industrial espionage

Mall security

Marine security

Motel/hotel security

Mailroom security

Mobile home security

Movie/film security

Museum/art security

Narcotic prevention

Nuclear security

Office building security

Pharmaceutical security

Public transit security

Rape/sexual assault prevention

Retail security

Robbery prevention

School/campus security

Showcase security

Terrorist prevention

Traveling security

Shipping/receiving

(transport) security

Underwater security

Vehicle security

Technical services

Professionalism within the field has grown tremendously over the years as the above list clearly demonstrates.

There are numerous men and women across the nation, as well as around the world, who have specialized within these areas.

Chapter 2

Areas of Concern

Access control

Visitor identification/control

Employee identification/control

Physical building layout and design

Key control

Perimeter protection

Exterior detection

Interior detection

Locks

Intrusion detection program and alarms

Fire detection programs and alarms

Inventory control

Trash disposal

Shipping/receiving control

Accident prevention

Lighting

Exterior

Interior

Emergency

Computer security

Storage area/room security

Vehicle parking

Identification/control for the following:

Visitors

Employees

Delivery

Disabled/Handicap

Company Vehicles

Internal theft control

External theft control

Crisis prevention

Hazardous material control

Industrial espionage

Safes/vaults

Personnel investigations

Criminal investigations

Disaster operations

CCTV systems

Public address system

Intercom system

Surveillance systems

Trailer controls

Security seals

Bomb threats

Terrorists prevention

Information control

Preemployment screening

Fraud detection

Return/exchange policies

HVAC/environmental control

Vehicle/bandit barriers

Handicap facilities/accessibility

Excessive shrubbery

Price switching

EAS devices (shoplifting)

Strike/labor disputes

Perimeter fencing

Search and seizure policies

Discharging employees

Patrol operations

Crime/loss prevention programs

Public relations programs

Employment discrimination

Personnel training

Record keeping

Report writing

First aid facility and program

Lost and found program

Swimming pool control

Company phone usage

Office equipment control

Operation identification

Accountability

Substantiation

General housekeeping

Employee package inspection

Inner area security

Perimeter gates

Emergency exit control

Identity theft

When designing and preparing any security system and program, you must address each of these areas. An oversight and/or failure to even consider a vulnerability from one of these areas could prove very costly. Most people are victimized by people who know them or of them.

Special Note

There is a clear distinction between a security system and a security program.

A security system naturally has to do with physical devices that create physical controls thus limiting access to a given area. These controls often help with establishing individual accountability.

The security program is equally important and needs to work in combination with a security system to be effective but concentrates on the behavioral aspects.

The program, if designed properly, tries to anticipate many behavioral movements and/or interactions of the various people coming in and out of your facility and actually defines the total overview and purpose of the security system.

Chapter 3

The Security Survey

Remember when completing surveys, your objective is to identify exposures and reduce vulnerabilities.

The best method is to think like an intruder and/or thief. You must get to know your people and your environment to be alert to the abnormal or a change in routines. Use good judgment, logical thinking, and your imagination. Do not underestimate any situation and/or individual.

Know the different types of criminals and terrorists. Master information resources; remember, your enemy usually does!

Lastly, be cautious to blind adherence and complete reliance on yes and no answers since most situations in today’s complex world are not simple yes and no answers anymore.

When doing your survey, you are analyzing the following areas:

Main entrance/door

Lock (main entrance)

Rear door

Lock (rear door)

Emergency exits and/or side doors

Locks (side doors and/or emergency exits)

Intrusion alarm

Holdup/panic alarms

Sprinkler systems

Carbon monoxide detectors

Smoke detectors

Gas detectors

Water detectors

Freezer detectors

Atmospheric detectors

Door viewers

Public address systems

Interior lighting

Exterior lighting

Emergency lighting

Emergency generator

Emergency exit signs

Display windows

Windows

Locks (windows)

Fire alarm

Fire extinguishers

Fire hoses, etc.

Escape ladders

Fire brigade

Hazardous material identification

Hazardous material storage

Fire prevention program

Accident prevention program

Crime prevention program

Telephones

Telco boxes

Secondary backup communication

Emergency telephone list

Key control

Key cabinets

First aid cabinets

First aid equipment

First aid supplies

Visitor parking

Employee parking

Handicap parking

Handicap facilities

Receiving area

Shipping area

Visitor control

Employee control

Company vehicles

Company vehicle control

Trailer protection

Trailer control

Inventory control

Storage areas

Locks (storage areas)

Safes

Deposits/cash drops

Store layout

Merchandise display

Display counter

Register locations

Desk locks

File cabinets

Lock (file cabinets)

Paper shredder

Trash disposal

Company seals

CCTV

Convex mirrors

Flashlights

Battery reserves

Employee identification

Speed-reducing ramps

Return policies

Refund policies