Three Lines of Defense

1. Three Lines of Defense Presented by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office

2. Three Lines of Defense • The cost of poor security is always passed on to the consumer in the form of increased prices. • Many businesses end up in bankruptcy because they have priced themselves out of the market. • Many businesses have realized that proper application of security has never been in quantity but rather in quality.

3. Three Lines of Defense • A protected site’s perimeter barriers. • The buildings exterior. • The buildings interior policies and procedures.

4. First Line of DefensePerimeter Barriers • There are factors to consider limiting the usefulness of perimeter barriers that include: • They only delay intrusion, they do not prevent it. • Maintenance is essential to this line of defense. • They should channel personnel and vehicles through designated entrance and exits away from areas of easy unlawful access. • Visibility of the protected building must not be reduced.

5. First Line of DefenseLandscaping • Remember, poor landscaping is a definite advantage to a criminal. Crime Prevention measures should include: • Shrubs should be 18 to 24 inches away from all entry points. • Hedges should be cut 6 inches below the level of all windows. • Trees and shrubs should be trimmed from the bottom up. • Hedges should be separated to reduce the ability of a person to effectively hide behind them.

6. First Line of DefenseLighting • Remember, lighting is still considered to be the most effective crime deterrent available. Areas that require lighting are: • Doorways. • Windows. • Sidewalks and parking lots. • Building sides, fire escapes, roof and basement entries.

7. Second Line of DefenseBuilding Exteriors • Defined as the top, sides and bottom of the building. (The Square Box) • Good doors are essential. • Here are some important security requirements for doors:

8. Second Line of DefenseDoors • Frames should be constructed of heavy material and be well braced. • Hinges should not be exposed; however, if they are, they should be spot welded or pinned. • Doors should be made of solid construction and material. • Sliding glass doors should have flathead screws installed in the upper track and a dowel. A charlie bar or an auxiliary lock should be installed in the lower channel.

9. Second Line of DefenseWindows • Windows are a popular point of entry. • Any window, 18 feet or less above the ground should be considered a potential easy access point. • Windows can be secured by pinning the corners or by using a secondary locking device.

10. Third Line of DefenseInterior Controls • Interior controls: Defined as consisting of the internal operations of the protected site as well as the internal security needed to protect the site.

11. Third Line of DefenseInterior Controls • Examples of interior controls include: • Locks, safes, containers and cabinets. • A room or area with controlled points of entrance or exit. • Steel bars. • Intrusion detection devices. • Key control.

12. Third Line of DefenseInterior controls • Interior controls continued: • Policy of opening and closing of the building. • Location of a safe. • Elimination of obstructions in the windows. • Interior lighting.

13. Third Line of DefenseInterior Controls • Interior controls continued: • Leaving shades open for commercial establishments. • Good policies and procedures that cover use of all security hardware in addition to protecting persons and property. • The concept of “Risk Management.”

14. Three Lines of Defense • Remember, Crime Prevention is a tool that can assist us in reducing our chances of victimization. • Remember the Three Lines of Defense concept.

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