Homeland Security Enhanced Threat & Risk Assessment

Homeland Security Enhanced Threat & Risk Assessment

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

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