Security Assessment
Security Assessment
Amanda (Mandy) Jensen
CJS/250
6/13/2014
Dr. Gale Tolan
Security Assessment
Associate Level Material
Appendix B
Security Assessment
Directions:
Choose one of the Facts for Consideration sections from Ch. 3 of the text and list the page number for the section you chose. Then, complete the following table. List five threats appropriate to the environment from the section you chose. Rate the risk for each threat from 0 (low) to 10 (high). Then, list five appropriate countermeasures. Once you complete the table, write a brief explanation of the countermeasures for the two threats with the highest risk total, stating how the countermeasure reduces the risk associated with that threat.
This assessment is based on the Facts for Consideration on page _93___
THREAT
RISK
COUNTERMEASURE
Probability
Criticality
Total
Example:
Physical assault
9
4
13
Highly visible officer presence
Physical assault
9
7
16
Transport should be equipped with a thick metal cage surrounding area inmates are in. Inmates should be contained also with shackles on hands and feet.
Property damage and or personal harm
6
5
11
All inmates, shackled together or not, need to have shackles anchored to sturdy eyebolts welded into floor to maintain limited movement.
Escape during bathroom breaks
7
5
12
Armed guard escort to restroom from transport, armed escort to transport, with remaining guard still on transport. Inmates relieves themselves under armed surveillance, with door open at all times. No civilians allowed near inmates, or bathrooms during the inmate’s bathroom breaks and guards must inspect bathrooms thoroughly before and after leaving restrooms. Extra guards in escort cars should help in this process to maintain security.
Escape through windows or vents
8
5
13
All windows and vents should be secured outside of the cage surrounding the inmates, armed guard should be in transport at all
Amanda (Mandy) Jensen
CJS/250
6/13/2014
Dr. Gale Tolan
Security Assessment
Associate Level Material
Appendix B
Security Assessment
Directions:
Choose one of the Facts for Consideration sections from Ch. 3 of the text and list the page number for the section you chose. Then, complete the following table. List five threats appropriate to the environment from the section you chose. Rate the risk for each threat from 0 (low) to 10 (high). Then, list five appropriate countermeasures. Once you complete the table, write a brief explanation of the countermeasures for the two threats with the highest risk total, stating how the countermeasure reduces the risk associated with that threat.
This assessment is based on the Facts for Consideration on page _93___
THREAT
RISK
COUNTERMEASURE
Probability
Criticality
Total
Example:
Physical assault
9
4
13
Highly visible officer presence
Physical assault
9
7
16
Transport should be equipped with a thick metal cage surrounding area inmates are in. Inmates should be contained also with shackles on hands and feet.
Property damage and or personal harm
6
5
11
All inmates, shackled together or not, need to have shackles anchored to sturdy eyebolts welded into floor to maintain limited movement.
Escape during bathroom breaks
7
5
12
Armed guard escort to restroom from transport, armed escort to transport, with remaining guard still on transport. Inmates relieves themselves under armed surveillance, with door open at all times. No civilians allowed near inmates, or bathrooms during the inmate’s bathroom breaks and guards must inspect bathrooms thoroughly before and after leaving restrooms. Extra guards in escort cars should help in this process to maintain security.
Escape through windows or vents
8
5
13
All windows and vents should be secured outside of the cage surrounding the inmates, armed guard should be in transport at all