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We’re All in This Together: Strategies for an engaged public workforce / Part One By Assistant Fire Chief John Linstrom (Retired) It is an unfortunate reality that we must discuss workplace security. In an age where the threat of domestic and foreign terrorism is real, and “active shooters” have become far too commonplace, the world cannot ignore this facet of emergency management and business continuity. When it comes to workplace security, a vigilant workforce begins with senior leadership. They must be the ones to recognize the need to invest in security, both with finances and implementing security-minded policies and procedures, and investing in some essential tools, management can create a culture of safety and se- of the worksite, and foster a confident and engaged workforce. The fact remains that the higher the security profile of a company, the less likely an attacker will be to consider that site as a target. When employees understand that we are all in this together, security becomes a mindset, and workplace safety is amplified. Here are some simple strategies to move your workplace toward a culture of security. Implement Processes ity. Tagged entry or swipe cards for to roam freely about a business or campus. Expanding this to visitors, by requiring everyone to have escorts or badges, is another best practice. Certainly, there have been instances where authorized individuals have used their issued badges and credentials to gain access to engage in a violent act, but the implementation of these practices have undoubtedly deterred non-employees and contractors from perpetrating a shooting at more hardened locations. It is important to have response processes in place from the mundane to the serious. If employees can be confident in the process, they can en- 20 Encourage Vigilance and Reporting Organizations that have a collective awareness of hazards, threats, and suspicious activities are better able to identify the elements of concern quickly. This information is processed and collated to develop intelligence that may assist authorities in pre- to enable shared situational awareness allows every team member to be a sensor and all can contribute to a clear picture of how secure the work environment is at any given time. Employees should be advised to report individuals who have been spotted taking pictures of security gates, rear doors, and service areas, as this may lead to disrupting a “dry run” or rehearsal by a group planning back” on an authorized person using their swipe card to enter a secure door, or drive-through gate, may be pursuing an array of criminal intents. All members of the organization should be trained not only to observe, but also to challenge anyone unescorted, who is attempting to gain unauthorized access with no visible visitors badge. Vigilance is the keyword. All team members have a shared responsibility to patrol and observe
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