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Homeland Security Enhanced Threat & Risk Assessment Site Vulnerability Survey Questionnaire
PRELIMINARY SITE INFORMATION
1. Location (address, county, state, etc.):
2. Purpose of the facility: Higher Education
3. Facility age: ______
4. Facility size (in square feet and acreage if applicable):
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5. Number of floors: ______
6. Typical occupancy: ______
7. Number of entrances and exits: ______
8. Road access: ______
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9. Nearby businesses (<0.5 miles) with potential chemicals of interest: ______
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10. Nearest hospital with a trauma center:
11. Response times for local law enforcement: ______
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12. Name of facility manager: ______
13. Name of security manager: ______
14. Senior or designated corporate representative: ______
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
15. Level of on-site personnel training in CBRNE agents and responsibilities: ______
16. Is there an on-site security response team? ____yes ____no
17. Does staff have PPE (personal protective equipment) and are they trained in its use? ____yes ____no
18. What are the facility’s sources of water?
19. What are the sources of food or catering at the facility? ______
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20. Is a contractor access list kept up to date and available? ____yes ____no
21. Does the facility utilize natural ventilation? ____yes ____no
22. Are through the wall ventilators present? ____yes ____no
23. Is a duct system with air handling units in use? ____yes ____no
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. When the facility security plan was developed were CBRNE threats considered? ____yes ___no
2. Does the current facility security plan address CBRNE threats? ____yes ____no
3. At which level of the organization are major security issues decided? ______
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4. To whom does the security manager report? ______
5. How often are security procedures reviewed? ______
6. Is there a policy regarding the frequency of training and exercising employees in security issues? ____yes ____no
7. What is the frequency for conducting training and exercises of the security procedures? ______
8. Are employees trained and empowered to address intrusions? ____yes ____no
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
9. Have there been any incidents of unauthorized intrusions at the facility? ____yes ____no
10. Have there been any incidents that involved a PTE? ____yes ____no
11. What tactics are usually attributed to that PTE? ______
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SECURITY ENGINEERING
1. Are employees trained to confront or detain persons found inside unauthorized areas? ____yes ____no
2. What areas on the property are obscured from the vision of employees during their normal hours?
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3. Are areas for authorized access delineated so that employees can easily and casually identify unauthorized person on the property? ____yes ____no
4. How frequently are objectives tested individually and as a group? ______
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5. Are components of the security system overtly placed to deter intrusion? ____yes ____no
6. Are there redundant components placed covertly to back up the overtly placed components? ____yes ____no
7. Is there a record of intrusion and breached of security? ____yes ____no
8. Is the record of security breaches utilized to enhance the security system during scheduled reviews? ____yes ____no
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
List intrusions:
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9. Is there an effective alarm system in place? ____yes ____no
10. Is there periodic training and exercising of the alarm protocols? ____yes ____no
11. Is there a physical system designated to delay intruders in order to allow a response team to react? ____yes ____no Locked doors?
12. Is the security system designed to protect the assets of the facility? ____yes ____no
13. Does the security system provide in-depth protection? ____yes ____no
14. Is the security system more restrictive closer to the critical assets? ____yes ____no
15. Does the security system have the flexibility to increase during times of higher threat levels? ____yes ____no
16. When remodeling or new construction occurs within the facility, are the persons responsible for security consulted to modify the security plan to meet the temporary needs of the facility? ____yes ____no
17. Is there an effective and enforced badge and identification system? ____yes ____no
18. Is visitor control and inspection evident at the entrance? ____yes ____no
19. Are packages and mail examined remotely prior to entering the facility? ____yes ____no
20. Is the mailroom staff trained and tested in identifying CBRNE materials? ____yes ____no
21. Does the alarm system have a built-in prioritization? ____yes ____no
22. Is there an auxiliary power source for the security system? ____yes ____no
23. Are visiting vehicles restricted to an area away from any assets in what could become a blast zone? ____yes ____no What is the vehicle standoff distance? ______
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
24. Does the security system notify security personnel when tampered with or when the circuits are interrupted? ____yes ____no
25. Does the security system have a continuous self-test to verify its integrity and status? ____yes ____no
26. Does the lighting system have a remote start capability? ____yes ____no
27. Are portal controls located in every window, door, and transition point? ____yes ____no
28. Is there a provision within the security plan to raise the level of security and response during times of increased threat? ____yes ____no
29. Can the security system monitor the movement of persons throughout the building? ____yes ____no
30. Is there an effective key control system? ____yes ____no
31. Do any of the doors record access? ____yes ____no
32. Do the most secure areas require multiple identification methods for access, such as PIN numbers and a biometric measurement? ____yes ____no
33. If the portals are fail-safe, is there a backup method for protecting valuable assets in the event of a fail-safe? ____yes ____no
34. Does the security system utilize door positions sensors? ____yes ____no
35. Is heavier hardware used to secure portals, such as drop gates, guard shacks, sliding gates, traps, turnstiles, and vehicle bar-code readers? ____yes ____no
36. Does the security staff watch more than five monitors per person? ____yes ____no
37. Does the facility utilize sensors to detect intrusion? If so, what type? ______
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38. Are the sensors frequently tested? ____yes ____no
39. Are video motion detectors utilized to detect movement and provide an assessment of the movement? ____yes ____no
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
40. Do sensors such as magnetic switches protect all portals, personnel doors, cargo doors, windows, skylights, roof hatches, and gates? ____yes ____no
41. Is the CCTV record maintained for at least 30 days? ____yes ____no
42. Is security lighting used to define the property boundaries? ____yes ____no
43. Do the areas lighted by security lighting overlap so when one goes out the area is still lighted? ____yes ____no
44. Is the security lighting directed so it does not interfere with cameras, employees, or witnesses by causing backlighting, reflection, refractions, or glare? ____yes ____no
BUILDING SYSTEMS
1. Is there backup power for the security system in the event of a power failure? ____yes ____no
Is there a maintenance plan for the backup power? ____yes ____no
2. Does the building have an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) system? ____yes ____no
3. What portions of the power supply are outside?
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4. What type of HVAC system is in use at the facility?
Natural ventilation? ____yes ____no
Unit ventilators? ____yes ____no
Duct systems with air handling units? ____yes ____no
Other information:______
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5. Is access to the outside air intakes protected? ____yes ____no
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
6. Does the HVAC system create a continuous positive air pressure in the building? ____yes ____no
7. Is the return air system elevated or otherwise inaccessible to unauthorized persons? ____yes ____no
8. Are critical assets in separate, controlled air handling unit zones? ____yes ____no
9. Are entry points in separate, controlled air handling zones? ____yes _____no
10. Does the HVAC system utilize shared return-air plenums? ____yes ____no
11. How does the system respond to manual alarms? ______
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Does it use fire detection equipment or sprinkler/extinguishing systems? ____yes _____no
12. Is there an HVAC control plan? _____yes _____no
13. Are the switches that control the HVAC system secure from tampering, sabotage, or other unauthorized access? ____yes _____no
14. Are exhaust fans in a secure area, or are they accessible to intruders? ____yes _____no
15. Are dampers in good working condition? ____yes ____no
16. Does the air handling unit utilize high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters? ____yes ____no
17. Are filters set up for a dual system of filtration to meet a combined chemical and biological threat? ____yes ____no
18. Are there safe rooms or shelter-in-place areas with a dedicated, positive pressure? ____yes ____no
19. Do evacuation routes have positive pressure to the contiguous areas of the facility? ____yes ____no
SECURITY PERSONNEL
1. Identify critical assets and sensitive areas that would make the facility a potential target:
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2. Who would want to damage the facility?
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
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3. What could happen that would cause a cessation of operations?
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4. How would the suspected PTE carry out an attack? What tactics/techniques would be likely?
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5. Has a comprehensive list been compiled of the specific vulnerabilities at the facility? ____yes ____no
6. What is the initial training requirement for facility security personnel? ______
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7. Are there continuing education requirements for security personnel? ____yes ____no
8. Are security personnel involved in the training of other employees? ____yes ____no
9. Is training provided regarding security issues? ____yes ____no
10. Are all employees trained with respect to personal responsibilities in a security situation? ____yes ____no
11. Who authorized or approved the Emergency Operating Plan (EOP), and when was it completed?
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
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12. How often are EOP reviews conducted, and changes documented? ______Is there an operational section for guidance? ____yes ____no
13. Is the assignment of responsibility and authority clearly delineated? ____yes ____no
14. Are all of the phases of emergency management identified in the EOP? ____yes ____no
15. Is each disaster situation discussed appropriately in the EOP? ____yes ____no
16. Is there a designation of readiness levels? ____yes ____no
17. Is there adequate discussion relative to CBRNE and terrorist incidents? ____yes ____no
INSPECTION DETAILS – EXTERIOR (Perimeter)
1. Is the perimeter of the facility clearly defined by a fence, wall, or other type of physical barrier? ____yes ____no
2. Does the perimeter barrier limit or control vehicle or pedestrian access to the facility? ____yes ____no
3. How is access to the facility limited or controlled?
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4. Do gates appear solid? ____yes ____no
5. Are gates properly locked? ____yes ____no
6. Are gate hinges secure? ____yes ____no
(Lighting)
7. Is the entire perimeter lighted? ____yes ____no
8. Are lights on all night? ____yes ____no
9. Are light fixtures suitable for outside use? ____yes ____no
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television Add Location Add Photo of Location
10. How are lights controlled? ______
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11. Are control switches inaccessible to unauthorized persons? ____yes ____no
12. Do any exterior or perimeter lights have an auxiliary power source? ____yes ____no
13. How are building grounds illuminated? ______
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14. Are public areas sufficiently lighted to discourage attacks? ____yes ____no
(Parking areas)
15. Is there adequate communication equipment or an alarm at the guard station? ____yes ____no
16. Is access strictly controlled or do visitors and personnel move about freely? ____yes ____no
17. Do the parking areas consist of garages or lots? Lots
18. Are parking spaces reserved by name or position? ____yes ____no
19. Are parking areas monitored by CCTV? ____yes ____no
20. Does security perform a walk-through of the parking areas? ____yes ____no
(Exterior doors and windows)
21. Are all doors at least 1 ¾ - inch sold core wood, metal clad, or metal? ____yes ____no
22. Are all doors properly equipped with cylinder locks, deadbolts, or quality padlocks and hasps? ____yes ____no
23. Are all doors equipped with intrusion alarms? ____yes ____no
24. Are all hinge pins internally located, welded, or otherwise treated to prevent easy removal? ____yes ____no
25. Are locks or frames designed so that the door cannot be forced by spreading the frame? ____yes ____no
CBRNE = Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive PTE = Potential Threat Element CCTV = Closed Circuit Television