LESSON 3.

THE ROLE OF SECURITY PROFESSION IN

LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION AND
PUBLIC SAFETY IN:
MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING
 INTRODUCTION
Many public safety and law enforcement
patrol officers and detectives strive to obtain
administrative and supervisory positions. Law
enforcement administrators ensure that police
departments and other law enforcement
organizations run smoothly. They supervise
staff while promoting and executing regulations
for law enforcement specific to their agencies.
 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF
SECURITY
 Command Responsibility- Cannot be delegated but the security tasks can be assigned.
 Compartmentation- Need to know basis
 Balance between security and efficiency -Security prevails over efficiency.
 General principles of security remain constant -Specific measures to suit
operations.
 Security is the concern of all personnel -Regardless of rank, position, designation
 TYPES OF SECURITY
MEASURES FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DEFENSE
AGAINST
1.ACTIVE MEASURES CRIMES:
– these involve the
installation of physical barriers, security lighting, use
of vaults, locks and others.
2.PASSIVE MEASURES – those that will deter man
from committing such act of fear of being caught,
charge in court or get dismissed, such as: security
education, programs, investigations, seminars,
personnel security check.
 PHYSICAL SECURITY
A system of barriers placed between the
potential intruder and the objects/matter to be
protected. It is the broadest branch of security,
which is concerned with physical measures
adopted to prevent unauthorized access to
equipment, facilities, materials and documents
and to safeguard them against espionage,
sabotage, damage and theft.
 OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL
SECURITY
1. Safeguarding physical assets
Where physical security is considered, the first thing that's generally thought about are tangible assets. Depending on the
nature of your physical assets, there are a few avenues of security to explore when selecting the right type for the purpose.
• Cars and machinery – Especially in businesses that rely on a fleet of cars or use of heavy machinery for operation, theft
of these items cause great disruption to day-to-day jobs. In these instances, installing security cameras and alarm systems
are a great form of security. Not only will an alarm scare away would-be thieves, it'll also inform your selected security
provider of trespassers.
• Buildings and staff – Aside from prohibiting unauthorized access to your building, a security guard can help protect your
employees, too. Especially in businesses dealing with pharmaceutical drugs, or carrying large amounts of cash or jeweler
on the premises, sometimes the physical presence of an authoritative figure can ward off potential thieves. Should a theft
or altercation occur, this professional will know exactly how to handle the situation, acting in the best interests of
employee safety.
• Products – Some businesses choose to handle security not as an overall concept, but in making provisions for individual
items too. In storage warehouses or places with a large number of items, are a helpful security measure
that allow managers to track exactly where a product is located. Should a theft occur, these items can be retrieved if safe to
do so.
 OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL
SECURITY
2. Protecting private data
Though not traditionally thought of as a physical asset to protect, it's crucial to make security
precautions for your private data, including any cyber filing systems. Things you may consider
protecting include:
• Access to your network – Where there's an internet connection, there's a means for outside
parties to access sometimes critical information. For businesses such as medical centers and
pharmacies, a security breach could release sensitive patient details, putting them at risk too.
Installing encryption on your wireless access points, such as your Wi-Fi, stops people outside the
company from accessing information personal to your business.
• Update passwords – A common reason for security breaches are through password hacks,
resulting from simple or easy-to-guess codes. The need for secure passwords goes beyond
personal use.
 OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL
SECURITY
3. Regulating access to keys
One of the most important things you can protect in your business is often an afterthought.
Ensuring keys are locked away and protected when not in use means they won't slip into the wrong
hands or go missing. Electronic control cabinets are the best option for managing keys, as they
offer a range of security features including:
• Real time location tracking of keys.
• Biometric access controlling key release, including facial recognition and fingerprint scanning.
• User identification and PIN code access.
 For business managers and operators with a security objective to protect their keys, an electronic
control system cannot be overlooked. With real time notifications, you can be sure that keys are
released only to authorized parties, with alerts being sent if the key isn't returned within a pre-
determined time-frame.
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 PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
1. To protect the organization’s asset;
2. To make access so difficult that an
intruder will not dare attempt penetration.
 CONCEPTS:
Enemy agents will always seek access;
Surreptitious entry is the greatest hazard to security;
There are no impenetrable barriers;
Each installation is different.
 FACTORS THAT BRING
SECURE CONDITION
 1. Threat – An indication of impending danger or harm; - positive
inimical acts
 2. Hazard – A chance of being injured or harmed; -passive inimical acts
 3. Vulnerability – inability to withstand the effects of a hostile
environment -measure of how open an establishment to intrusion, attack or
injury
 4. Risk – is the potential that a chosen action or activity (including the
choice of inaction) will lead to a loss (an undesirable outcome).
-probability of an event to happen that will lead to loss.