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Safeguarding Cultural Properties
Security for Museums, Libraries, Parks, and Zoos
1st Edition - April 1, 2014
Author: Stevan P. Layne
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780124201125
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eBook ISBN:9780124201804
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Safeguarding Cultural Properties is a step-by-step guide for creating and maintaining a comprehensive security program in any cultural facility or public institution. Author Stevan P. Layne, the leading expert in the field of cultural property protection, draws from his many years of experience providing protection training and planning to more than 350 cultural and public institutions around the world.
Designed especially for those with limited security budgets, the book provides a proven and effective program for hiring the right security personnel, selecting the appropriate electronic security systems, and coordinating critical emergency response, along with all the other security issues unique to the needs of a cultural institution. For individuals responsible for the protection of the people, assets, and collections, Safeguarding Cultural Properties saves time and money by providing the essential resources needed for creating a short- and long-term protection plan.
The only how-to manual written specifically for security managers of museums, libraries, zoos, and other public and private historic sites
Suitable for both large and small cultural institutions, it covers topics such as personnel security, fire protection, physical security, emergency response, theft protection, and more
Provides actionable, cost-effective solutions for institutions with limited security budgets and resources
Managers and security personnel at museums, libraries, zoos, national parks, historic sites, public gardens, art galleries, and other public facilities throughout the United States and are the globe; Security and risk management consultants
Dedication
Disclaimer
Preface
Chapter 1. Emergency Preparedness
Define the Mission
The Plan
Challenges
Incident Command System
The Emergency Operations Center
Emergency Medical Response
Appendix: Bomb Threats
Business Continuity Outline
Business Recovery Procedures/Processes
Information Technology Systems
Outside Emergency Resources
Insurance Issues for Cultural Properties
Disaster Preparedness Checklist
Emergency Information and Skills Inventory
Emergency Notification Contacts
Emergency Response Fact Sheet
Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Suicide Bomber Indicators
Chapter 2. Security Officer Code of Conduct
The Officer’s Code
Chapter 3. Personnel Security: Screening, Hiring, Training, and Guard Force Management
Personnel
Background Verification
The Interview
Position Descriptions
Training
Guard Force Management
Rules and Regulations
Documenting Suspicious Activity
The Firing Decision
Conclusion
Appendix: Selecting Electronic Systems
Chapter 4. Legal Rights and Restrictions
Probable Cause
Reasonable Suspicion
Right to Search
Detention
Arrest
Trespass
Civil Liability
Criminal Liability
Use of Force
Chapter 5. Physical Security
Appendix: Alarm Systems
Chapter 6. Fire Protection
Examples of Fires at Cultural Institutions
Preventative Measures
Chapter 7. Customer Service and Visitor Relations
Chapter 8. Emergency Evacuations
Building Evacuation Policy
Chapter 9. Theft Prevention
Theft Policy
Key Control
Package Inspection
External Theft
Chapter 10. Documentation: Report Writing and Establishing a Paper Trail
Daily Activity Log
Closing Inspections
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Protecting Valuable Collections
The Importance of Patrols
Best Practices
Collection Storage
Libraries are Different!
Chapter 12. Protecting Rare Book Collections
Security vs Access and Denial vs Reporting/Acknowledgment
Chapter 13. Unruly Patrons and Conflict Resolution
First Response
Noncompliance
Ejection Procedure
Summary
Chapter 14. Use of Force
Sample Use of Force Policy
The Continuum of Force Matrix
Chapter 15. Workplace Violence Prevention
Violence Prevention Checklist Ten Warning Signs
Conclusion
Appendix: Active Shooter Response
Chapter 16. Retail Theft Prevention and Apprehension
Cash Handling Policy
Shoplifter Characteristics
Recovery
Chapter 17. Special Events Protection
Contractor Requirements
Cultural Property Protection Resources
Index
No. of pages: 160
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: April 1, 2014
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780124201125
eBook ISBN: 9780124201804
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Stevan P. Layne
Steve Layne is an internationally recognized authority on the protection of cultural properties, guard force management, and training. He is the founding director of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) and responsible for the development of its widely acclaimed certification programs. Steve is a former police chief, public safety director, and museum security director. He currently heads an international consulting firm assisting business, industry, and government, to include several hundred cultural and educational institutions. Steve served as a provost marshal in the U.S. Army followed by over 30 years in law enforcement and private security. He is a Certified Protection Professional, Certified Institutional Protection Manager and Instructor, and a Certified MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) Instructor. Steve resides in Nokomis, Florida and Denver Colorado.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal and CEO of Layne Consultants International; founding director of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection
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