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This training session covers the screening and searching procedures for persons and vehicles attempting to gain access to secure areas. Learn how to identify signs of suspicious individuals and vehicles, conduct personnel searches, and search vehicles effectively. Document all searches and incorporate them into regular drills and the annual MTSA exercise.
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Screening of Visitors & Vehicles 33CFR105.255, 260, 270 MST2 Jeromy Cowell MSD Sturgeon Bay
Topics Covered • SCREENING & SEARCHING PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO GAIN ACCESS • SCREENING & SEARCHING VEHICLES ATTEMPTING TO GAIN ACCESS • RECOMMENDATIONS
SCREENING PERSONS • Main purpose is to identify suspicious persons who are attempting to gain access to Secure & Restricted areas on MTSA regulated facilities. • What are some signs of a suspicious person? • Are your security personnel able to identify suspicious person(s)?
IDENTIFIERS OF SUSPICIOUS PERSONS • Oversized or inappropriate attire • Attempting entry without prior notification • Loitering near the area • Wandering within premise without authorized permission • Asking questions about facility security • Asking questions on employee movements • Leaving an object unattended on or outside of premises.
PERSONNEL SEARCHES • Follow facility legal requirements when conducting personnel screening & searches • Do not conduct bodily invasive searches • Inspect bags/boxes of the personnel • If items are observed bulging under persons attire, have them remove items • Never attempt to physically restrain person
SCREENING VEHICLES • Main purpose is to identify suspicious vehicles that are attempting to gain access to Secure & Restricted areas on MTSA regulated facilities. • What are some signs of a suspicious vehicle? • Are your security personnel able to identify suspicious vehicle(s)?
IDENTIFIERS OF SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES • Unknown, unmanned vehicle(s) • Haphazardly parked • Overly weighted vehicle • Presence of suspicious items inside (Boxes/Parcels sticking out with wires) • Signs of being tampered with • New license plate on an old & dirty vehicle
VEHICLE SEARCHES • Identify the occupants • Review vehicle manifest/ etc. • Search undercarriage & chassis • Search high-threat “hot spots” for the vehicle • Look for explosive devices & prohibited items • Refer to 191-376-5141 “Search a Commercial Vehicle for Explosive Devices…”
RECOMMENDATIONS • Document all personnel and vehicle searches • Sign-In / Sign-Out Sheets • Conduct as a drill and as part of the annual MTSA exercise