Establishing what a site needs.
WHY IT MATTERS
Deploying guards or systems without assessment produces the wrong service.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What is being protected, and its value What the threats actually are How an intruder would enter What existing measures exist What the consequences of loss would be
WHAT TO EXAMINE PHYSICALLY
Perimeter and its integrity
Entry points: doors, windows, gates, roofs
Lighting Vegetation and concealment Neighbouring access Existing locks, barriers and systems
WHY ROOFS AND NEIGHBOURING ACCESS
They are the routes commonly overlooked.
WHAT TO ASSESS ABOUT PEOPLE
Who has access How access is controlled Whether staff and visitors are distinguishable Key and code management
WHY KEY MANAGEMENT
Uncontrolled keys defeat every physical measure.
WHAT TO ASSESS ABOUT ROUTINES
When the site is empty When valuables are present When cash moves
WHY ROUTINES MATTER
Most planned crime exploits a routine.
WHAT TO RECOMMEND IN ORDER
Removing the target where possible Physical measures Detection Response
WHY THAT ORDER
Physical measures prevent; detection only informs.
WHAT TO PRESENT
Findings, risks and recommended measures with costs.
WHAT TO AVOID
Recommending only what you sell.
WHY
It is visible, and it destroys credibility.
