Week 4 Lecture: Personnel Security

Introduction

• Week 4 focuses on personnel security.
• Recap of physical security walkthroughs from the previous week.
• Importance of improving the private security industry's reputation.
• Encourage students to consider steps they can take to remain relevant in the security field.

Security Triad

• Physical Security: Protection using devices (locks, cameras, etc.).
• Personnel Security: Protection using programs (background checks, executive protection).
• Informational Security: Protection of information, addressed in the following week.
• These elements work together for comprehensive security.

Personnel Security

• Definition: Protection of people without using devices.
• Examples: Executive protection, background checks, private investigations.
• Personnel security is vital for protecting people from immediate threats, especially within the workplace.

Application Scenario

• Example of applying the security triad in an auto assembly plant.
  • Catalytic converters (risk of theft): Suggest physical security measures such as locked storage.
  • Paint coating (risk of environmental harm): Suggest personnel security measures such as training and drug screening.

Background Checks

• Critical for knowing who is employed and ensuring safety.
• Elements to Consider:
  • Criminal records (felonies, misdemeanors).
  • Civil litigation history.
  • Residential history.
  • Employment history.
  • Education and certifications.
  • Military records.
  • Personal references.
• Importance of matching background checks to job relevance.

Testing for Alcohol, Drugs, and Substances

• Purpose: Safety, efficiency, and reduction of accidents and costs.
• Companies vary in their approach to testing, trending towards situational testing rather than pre-employment.

Ongoing Verification Debate

• Should background checks be repeated periodically?
• Concerns: Cost, administrative burden, trust issues.
• Discussion prompt for students to engage with these concepts.

Specific Threats Addressed by Personnel Security

• Workplace violence, kidnapping, terrorism.
• Workplace Violence: Includes verbal harassment, bullying, inappropriate conduct, assaults.
• Key Statistics:
  • 525 workers killed due to assault in 2022.
  • 1.3 million non-fatal violent crimes per year.

Personnel Security Practices

• Policies: Weapons policies, reporting requirements.
• Training: Run, hide, fight, identification of violence indicators.
• Reinforcement: Regular updates and practice of policies.

Kidnapping

• Rise in kidnapping incidents, especially express kidnappings targeting executives.
• Protective Measures:
  • Banned country lists, intelligence gathering, victim response training.
  • Protective details (bodyguards) as a last resort due to cost.

Deliverables

• Discussion on personnel security programs and background checks.
• Engage with peers, presenting opinions respectfully.
• Prepare for next week’s focus on informational security.

Conclusion

• Participate in discussions and complete assignments by the deadlines.
• Prepare for next week's in-person class on informational security.

This overview captures the key points and ideas from the lecture on personnel security, providing a structured guide for review and study.