Courtroom Security United States Marshals Service District of Wyoming.

Courtroom Courtroom SecuritySecurity

United States Marshals United States Marshals ServiceService

District of WyomingDistrict of Wyoming

RECENT EVENTSRECENT EVENTS 2/28/05 - Federal District Judge Joan 2/28/05 - Federal District Judge Joan

Lefkow family murdered in Chicago.Lefkow family murdered in Chicago. 3/8/05 - Threatening letter sent to federal 3/8/05 - Threatening letter sent to federal

judge in Ohio.judge in Ohio. 3/9/05 - Man sentenced in federal court to 3/9/05 - Man sentenced in federal court to

262 months for threatening letters.262 months for threatening letters. 3/11/05 – Fulton County, Georgia, Superior 3/11/05 – Fulton County, Georgia, Superior

Court Judge Rowland Barnes murdered. Court Judge Rowland Barnes murdered.

3/13/05 - Federal judge in Florida 3/13/05 - Federal judge in Florida threatened via telephone answering threatened via telephone answering machine.machine.

3/20/05 - United States Attorney 3/20/05 - United States Attorney threatened in Utah.threatened in Utah.

3/25/05 – Richard Meywes offered 3/25/05 – Richard Meywes offered $300,000.00 to kill Michael Schiavo and $300,000.00 to kill Michael Schiavo and Florida Circuit Court Judge George Greer.Florida Circuit Court Judge George Greer.

3/28/05 - 24 Judicial officers threatened in 3/28/05 - 24 Judicial officers threatened in some manner during the Terri Schiavo some manner during the Terri Schiavo case in Florida.case in Florida.

Courtroom Security Courtroom Security FunctionsFunctions

Search CourtroomsSearch Courtrooms Monitor AttendeesMonitor Attendees

Court Security SurveysCourt Security Surveys Court Security PlanCourt Security Plan

Risk LevelsRisk Levels CommunicationsCommunications

ScreenScreen

Spectators/ParticipantsSpectators/Participants Walk Thru Metal DetectorWalk Thru Metal Detector Hand Held Metal Detector Hand Held Metal Detector

(Beaver Tail)(Beaver Tail) Security Pat-DownSecurity Pat-Down Secondary ScreeningSecondary Screening

All people in custody think of All people in custody think of escape at one time or another.escape at one time or another.

Some prisoners think and plan Some prisoners think and plan escapes 24/7.escapes 24/7.

Get out of the courtroom and Get out of the courtroom and lock yourself in your chambers.lock yourself in your chambers.

95% of ESCAPES95% of ESCAPES

Can be attributed to:Can be attributed to:

IMPROPER SEARCHESIMPROPER SEARCHES or or IMPROPER APPLICATION OF IMPROPER APPLICATION OF

RESTRAINTS!RESTRAINTS!

Courthouse Security Courthouse Security FunctionsFunctions

Screen Incoming PersonnelScreen Incoming Personnel Court Security SurveysCourt Security Surveys

Security BriefingsSecurity Briefings

TRAVELINGTRAVELINGDEFENSIVELYDEFENSIVELY

BY AIRBY AIR

Presented by thePresented by the

U.S. Marshals ServiceU.S. Marshals Service

Judicial Security DivisionJudicial Security Division

Making Travel ArrangementsMaking Travel Arrangements

• Do not use title or office address on tickets, Do not use title or office address on tickets, travel documents, or hotel reservationstravel documents, or hotel reservations

• Select window seat; they offer more Select window seat; they offer more protection since aisle seats would be closer protection since aisle seats would be closer to a hijacker’s movements up and down the to a hijacker’s movements up and down the aisleaisle

• Rear seats also offer more protection since Rear seats also offer more protection since they are generally farther from the center they are generally farther from the center of hostile action which is often near cockpitof hostile action which is often near cockpit

• Seats near emergency exit may offerSeats near emergency exit may offer

Personal IdentificationPersonal Identification

• Consider use of a tourist passport, if you Consider use of a tourist passport, if you have one, with the necessary visas (if have one, with the necessary visas (if country you are visiting allows such)country you are visiting allows such)

• If traveling on tourist passport, consider If traveling on tourist passport, consider placing your government passport, placing your government passport, official identification, and related official identification, and related documents in your checked baggage. documents in your checked baggage. Avoid carrying such documentation on Avoid carrying such documentation on your person or in briefcaseyour person or in briefcase

Personal IdentificationPersonal Identification

• If you must carry official documents on If you must carry official documents on your person, select a hiding place to your person, select a hiding place to ditch them in an emergency (e.g. under ditch them in an emergency (e.g. under seat cushion, lavatory trash, in socks or seat cushion, lavatory trash, in socks or underwear)underwear)

• Ensure luggage tags do not show your Ensure luggage tags do not show your official titleofficial title

Precautions at the AirportPrecautions at the Airport

• Look for nervous passengers who maintain eye Look for nervous passengers who maintain eye contact with others from a distance (often these contact with others from a distance (often these folks work in teams). Note behavior not folks work in teams). Note behavior not consistent with others in the area.consistent with others in the area.

• Always have an idea of where cover is in the Always have an idea of where cover is in the event of an attack (e.g. pillars, large planters, event of an attack (e.g. pillars, large planters, counters, etc.)counters, etc.)

• Do not linger near open public placesDo not linger near open public places

• Avoid secluded areas that provide concealment Avoid secluded areas that provide concealment for attackersfor attackers

Precautions at the AirportPrecautions at the Airport

• Be aware of unattended baggage Be aware of unattended baggage anywhere in the terminal.anywhere in the terminal.

• Watch people. If you see somebody put Watch people. If you see somebody put down baggage and suspiciously walk down baggage and suspiciously walk away, leave the immediate area.away, leave the immediate area.

• Report suspicious activity to airport Report suspicious activity to airport security personnelsecurity personnel

Actions If AttackedActions If Attacked

• Dive for cover. Do not runDive for cover. Do not run

• If you must move, use the low crawl or If you must move, use the low crawl or roll. Stay low to the ground, using roll. Stay low to the ground, using available cover.available cover.

• Place arms and elbows near rib cage to Place arms and elbows near rib cage to protect lungs, heart, and chest. Cover protect lungs, heart, and chest. Cover your ears and head with your hands to your ears and head with your hands to protect neck arteries, ears, and skull.protect neck arteries, ears, and skull.

Actions If AttackedActions If Attacked

• Responding security personnel will not be Responding security personnel will not be able to distinguish you from the able to distinguish you from the attackers. Do not attempt to assist them attackers. Do not attempt to assist them in any way. Lie still until directed to do in any way. Lie still until directed to do otherwise by security personnelotherwise by security personnel

• If you hear the sound of rhythmic, coup If you hear the sound of rhythmic, coup de grace gunfire, you may need to make de grace gunfire, you may need to make a run for it.a run for it.

Actions If HijackedActions If Hijacked

• Remain calm, be polite and cooperative with Remain calm, be polite and cooperative with your captorsyour captors

• Be aware that all hijackers may not reveal Be aware that all hijackers may not reveal themselves at the same time. They may have themselves at the same time. They may have backup. A lone hijacker may be used to draw backup. A lone hijacker may be used to draw out security personnel for neutralizationout security personnel for neutralization

• Surrender your passport in response to a Surrender your passport in response to a general demand for such identification by the general demand for such identification by the hijackershijackers


• Discretely dispose of any U.S. related Discretely dispose of any U.S. related documentsdocuments

• Do not offer any information. Confirm Do not offer any information. Confirm your official position if directly confronted your official position if directly confronted with the fact.with the fact.

• Be prepared to advise the hijackers that Be prepared to advise the hijackers that you always travel on your personal you always travel on your personal passport, and that no deceit was intended.passport, and that no deceit was intended.


• Do not draw attention to yourself through Do not draw attention to yourself through sudden body movements, verbal sudden body movements, verbal remarks, or hostile body languageremarks, or hostile body language

• Prepare yourself for possible verbal or Prepare yourself for possible verbal or physical abuse; and lack of food, drink or physical abuse; and lack of food, drink or sanitary conditionssanitary conditions

• If permitted, read sleep, or write to If permitted, read sleep, or write to occupy your timeoccupy your time


• Discretely observe your captors and get a Discretely observe your captors and get a thorough physical description. Include voice thorough physical description. Include voice patterns, language distinctions, clothing, patterns, language distinctions, clothing, and unique physical characteristics.and unique physical characteristics.

• Cooperate with any rescue attempt. Lie on Cooperate with any rescue attempt. Lie on the floor until told to rise by security the floor until told to rise by security personnelpersonnel

• Be one of the many, and not one of the Be one of the many, and not one of the few!!!few!!!

RESIDENTIAL SECURITYRESIDENTIAL SECURITY




Dangers at ResidenceDangers at Residence

All three Federal judges murdered since All three Federal judges murdered since 1979, were killed at their residences1979, were killed at their residences

The wife of a federal judge ate poisoned The wife of a federal judge ate poisoned candy received at the residencecandy received at the residence

Residential burglary, and even robbery, is Residential burglary, and even robbery, is not an uncommon crimenot an uncommon crime

Being at home naturally brings down Being at home naturally brings down one’s guardone’s guard

Tips For The Family At Tips For The Family At HomeHome

Restrict possession of house keysRestrict possession of house keys Lock all entrances, especially at nightLock all entrances, especially at night Destroy envelopes, items that reflect Destroy envelopes, items that reflect

your name and official positionyour name and official position Develop friendly relationships with Develop friendly relationships with

neighborsneighbors Arrange for an unlisted telephone Arrange for an unlisted telephone

numbernumber

Tips For The Family At Tips For The Family At HomeHome

Be cautious of profile information on Be cautious of profile information on Internet. Caution children on personal Internet. Caution children on personal disclosure in chat rooms and message disclosure in chat rooms and message boards.boards.

Have all valuables engraved or marked. Have all valuables engraved or marked. Consider not using social security Consider not using social security numbersnumbers

Be Alert and Be Alert and SuspiciousSuspicious

Be alert to persons (e.g. utility company Be alert to persons (e.g. utility company employees) trying to gain residential access employees) trying to gain residential access (check identification through peephole).(check identification through peephole).

Contact the utility company if suspiciousContact the utility company if suspicious Be alert to peddlers and strangersBe alert to peddlers and strangers Write down license numbers of suspicious Write down license numbers of suspicious

strangers; note occupants descriptionsstrangers; note occupants descriptions Refuse unordered packages (no exceptions)Refuse unordered packages (no exceptions) Never eat candy or foodstuffs delivered to Never eat candy or foodstuffs delivered to

residence from unknown sourceresidence from unknown source


Treat with suspicion all inquiries about Treat with suspicion all inquiries about whereabouts or activities of other family whereabouts or activities of other family membersmembers

Report all suspicious activity to USMS Report all suspicious activity to USMS and/or local policeand/or local police

Never accept the premise of coincidence Never accept the premise of coincidence or innocent mistakeor innocent mistake

Your schema should always provide for a Your schema should always provide for a state of relaxed alertnessstate of relaxed alertness


Be alert to unexpected changes in and around Be alert to unexpected changes in and around your home. Be suspicious if something has your home. Be suspicious if something has been moved, left unlocked, or does not look been moved, left unlocked, or does not look rightright

Know who belongs in your neighborhood and Know who belongs in your neighborhood and who does not. Familiarize yourself with who does not. Familiarize yourself with neighborhood vehicles, noting where they are neighborhood vehicles, noting where they are normally parkednormally parked

Set up a mutual assistance/lookout system Set up a mutual assistance/lookout system with your neighbors, even if only informalwith your neighbors, even if only informal


If doors have a glass panel nearby, consider If doors have a glass panel nearby, consider installation of double cylinder deadbolt installation of double cylinder deadbolt locks to prevent intrusion by breaking locks to prevent intrusion by breaking window and opening door from the insidewindow and opening door from the inside

Storm and screen doors do not afford any Storm and screen doors do not afford any degree of security. They are only meant to degree of security. They are only meant to be weather barrierbe weather barrier

Install smoke alarms, fire detectors, and Install smoke alarms, fire detectors, and carbon monoxide alarms in your residence. carbon monoxide alarms in your residence. Have fire extinguishers in several locationsHave fire extinguishers in several locations

When Going OutWhen Going Out

Avoid high risk areasAvoid high risk areas Vary movements so as not to be predictableVary movements so as not to be predictable Dress, mannerisms, and conduct should not Dress, mannerisms, and conduct should not

attract attention. Avoid expensive, flashy attract attention. Avoid expensive, flashy jewelry in publicjewelry in public

Use valet parking to reduce exposureUse valet parking to reduce exposure Be inconspicuousBe inconspicuous Avoid public demonstrations; do not be Avoid public demonstrations; do not be

curiouscurious

Telephone SecurityTelephone Security

Post emergency numbers on or near all Post emergency numbers on or near all telephonestelephones

Never answer phone with name or official titleNever answer phone with name or official title Report all threatening phone calls Report all threatening phone calls

immediately to the USMS and local policeimmediately to the USMS and local police Never give out unnecessary information to Never give out unnecessary information to

any unknown caller. Especially instruct any unknown caller. Especially instruct children not to do so under any circumstanceschildren not to do so under any circumstances

Telephone SecurityTelephone Security

Know the difference in your area between *57 Know the difference in your area between *57 and *69and *69

Consider having a wireless phone in a known Consider having a wireless phone in a known location for emergency use. Ensure it is location for emergency use. Ensure it is chargedcharged

Ensure that all telephones in the house are Ensure that all telephones in the house are unlisted/unpublishedunlisted/unpublished

If recently appointed to bench, and phone If recently appointed to bench, and phone number was listed prior to that, change to a number was listed prior to that, change to a new numbernew number

Mail SecurityMail Security

Consider having mail sent to office address to Consider having mail sent to office address to take advantage of X-ray screening at courthousetake advantage of X-ray screening at courthouse

Consider use of a P.O. Box address as a buffer Consider use of a P.O. Box address as a buffer between you and your actual address. Also between you and your actual address. Also would help prevent theft of identitywould help prevent theft of identity

Consider use of courthouse address, with USMS Consider use of courthouse address, with USMS assistance, for driver’s license and vehicle assistance, for driver’s license and vehicle registrationregistration

Be aware of the amount of information available Be aware of the amount of information available on the Internet to the publicon the Internet to the public

Special Precautions for Special Precautions for ChildrenChildren

Never leave young children alone or Never leave young children alone or unattended. Be certain when they are unattended. Be certain when they are left, it is in the company of a trustworthy, left, it is in the company of a trustworthy, responsible personresponsible person

Instruct children to keep all doors and Instruct children to keep all doors and windows locked, and to NEVER admit a windows locked, and to NEVER admit a stranger or unexpected guest.stranger or unexpected guest.

Teach children how to contact police or Teach children how to contact police or neighbors in an emergencyneighbors in an emergency


If it is necessary to leave children at home, If it is necessary to leave children at home, keep the house well lighted and notify your keep the house well lighted and notify your neighborsneighbors

Know where all your children are at all times Know where all your children are at all times (morning, afternoon and evening).(morning, afternoon and evening).

Consider purchase of popular walkie talkies, Consider purchase of popular walkie talkies, now available to consumers, for your childrennow available to consumers, for your children

An emergency wireless phone should also be An emergency wireless phone should also be consideredconsidered


Advise your children to:Advise your children to:– Never leave home without advising a parent of Never leave home without advising a parent of

where they are going and with whom they will bewhere they are going and with whom they will be– Travel in pairs or groupsTravel in pairs or groups– Walk along busy streets and avoid isolated areasWalk along busy streets and avoid isolated areas– Use play areas where recreational areas are Use play areas where recreational areas are

supervised by responsible adults and where supervised by responsible adults and where police protection is reasonably availablepolice protection is reasonably available

– Refuse automobile rides from strangers; always Refuse automobile rides from strangers; always refuse to accompany strangers anywhere (even refuse to accompany strangers anywhere (even if “mom and dad said it’s okay”)if “mom and dad said it’s okay”)

Suspicious Packages Suspicious Packages or Mailor Mail

Suspicious characteristics to look for:Suspicious characteristics to look for:– An unusual or unknown place of originAn unusual or unknown place of origin– No return addressNo return address– An excessive amount of postageAn excessive amount of postage– Abnormal or unusual sizeAbnormal or unusual size– Oily stain on the packageOily stain on the package– Wires or strings protruding from or attached to Wires or strings protruding from or attached to

an iteman item– Incorrect spelling on a package labelIncorrect spelling on a package label– Differing return address and postmarkDiffering return address and postmark


Suspicious characteristics to look for:Suspicious characteristics to look for:– Appearance of foreign style handwritingAppearance of foreign style handwriting– Peculiar odor (many explosives smell like Peculiar odor (many explosives smell like

almonds or shoe polish)almonds or shoe polish)– Unusual heaviness or lightnessUnusual heaviness or lightness– Uneven balance or shapeUneven balance or shape– Springiness in the top, bottom or sidesSpringiness in the top, bottom or sides– Never cut tape, strings, or other wrappings on a Never cut tape, strings, or other wrappings on a

suspicious packagesuspicious package– Never immerse a suspicious letter or package in Never immerse a suspicious letter or package in

waterwater


Suspicious characteristics to look for:Suspicious characteristics to look for:– Restrictive markings such as “confidential”, Restrictive markings such as “confidential”,

“addressee only”, or “personal”“addressee only”, or “personal”– Visual distractions on letters or packagesVisual distractions on letters or packages

Actions to take upon encountering a Actions to take upon encountering a suspicious package or letter:suspicious package or letter:– Never touch or move a suspicious package or letterNever touch or move a suspicious package or letter– Immediately report any suspicious packages or Immediately report any suspicious packages or

mail to the local USMS office and/or the local police mail to the local USMS office and/or the local police departmentdepartment

Domestic EmployeesDomestic Employees

Conduct a thorough review of referencesConduct a thorough review of references Consider a background investigation by a Consider a background investigation by a

private investigations agencyprivate investigations agency Inform domestic employees about Inform domestic employees about

security responsibilitiessecurity responsibilities Instruct the employees as to which Instruct the employees as to which

phones or means of communication to phones or means of communication to use in an emergencyuse in an emergency

Security Precautions Security Precautions When You Are AwayWhen You Are Away

Leave the house with a “lived in” lookLeave the house with a “lived in” look Have a trusted neighbor frequent the Have a trusted neighbor frequent the

house, especially to remove unsolicited house, especially to remove unsolicited fliers, coupons, etc.fliers, coupons, etc.

Stop all deliveries of mail, newspapers, Stop all deliveries of mail, newspapers, etc. to the houseetc. to the house

Do not leave notes on doorsDo not leave notes on doors Do not hide keys outside the homeDo not hide keys outside the home Ensure mowing of lawn, shoveling of snowEnsure mowing of lawn, shoveling of snow


Use a timer to turn lights on and off at varying Use a timer to turn lights on and off at varying times and locations. Radios and televisions can times and locations. Radios and televisions can also be very useful to enhance the appearance also be very useful to enhance the appearance somebody is homesomebody is home

Do not leave a voice mail/answering machine Do not leave a voice mail/answering machine message that you will be out of townmessage that you will be out of town

Hide valuables (e.g. jewelry in remote area of Hide valuables (e.g. jewelry in remote area of darkened basement)darkened basement)

Notify police and other trusted neighbors of Notify police and other trusted neighbors of your absenceyour absence


Consider use of a recorded tape of dog Consider use of a recorded tape of dog randomly barking. These can be boughtrandomly barking. These can be bought

Leave contact phone number with Leave contact phone number with neighbor and police in event of neighbor and police in event of emergencyemergency

Lock garage door with the interior lockLock garage door with the interior lock Consider exterior motion detector Consider exterior motion detector

lightinglighting

Residential SecurityResidential Security

Exterior grounds:Exterior grounds:– Do not put your name on the outside of your house or your Do not put your name on the outside of your house or your

mailbox. Use 3" reflective numbers on the sides of mailboxmailbox. Use 3" reflective numbers on the sides of mailbox– Have good exterior lighting. All entrances lit from dusk to Have good exterior lighting. All entrances lit from dusk to

dawndawn– Control vegetation to eliminate hiding places, particularly Control vegetation to eliminate hiding places, particularly

around windows and entrancewaysaround windows and entranceways

Entrances and exits should have:Entrances and exits should have:– Solid door (minimum 1 3/4") with deadbolt locksSolid door (minimum 1 3/4") with deadbolt locks– One-way peep holes in doorsOne-way peep holes in doors– Bars and locks on skylightsBars and locks on skylights


Equip glass doors and windows with interior Equip glass doors and windows with interior release mechanisms that are not reachable release mechanisms that are not reachable from the outsidefrom the outside

Interior features:Interior features:– Anti-intrusion alarm systemAnti-intrusion alarm system– Smoke detectors, heat sensors hard wired into Smoke detectors, heat sensors hard wired into

home electrical system (with battery backup)home electrical system (with battery backup)– Intercom systemsIntercom systems– Fire extinguishers in several known locations Fire extinguishers in several known locations

(particularly in kitchen)(particularly in kitchen)– Medical and first aid equipment known locationsMedical and first aid equipment known locations


Other desirable features:Other desirable features:– A clear view of approaches to residenceA clear view of approaches to residence– More than one access roadMore than one access road– Off-street parking (preferably garage type)Off-street parking (preferably garage type)

Consider a dogConsider a dog Have flashlights prepositioned at several Have flashlights prepositioned at several

known locations within the residence. known locations within the residence. Replace batteries regularly. Have supply of Replace batteries regularly. Have supply of batteries available.batteries available.


Ensure window treatments, particularly those on Ensure window treatments, particularly those on ground floor, provide desired degree of privacy. Use ground floor, provide desired degree of privacy. Use curtains or blinds at nightcurtains or blinds at night

Reinforce basement windows with decorative bars Reinforce basement windows with decorative bars or polycarbonateor polycarbonate

Advise the local police department of your address Advise the local police department of your address and occupationand occupation

Consider installation of a professional anti- intrusion Consider installation of a professional anti- intrusion alarm system. Consider motion detector alarm for alarm system. Consider motion detector alarm for upper level of house when turning in for the nightupper level of house when turning in for the night


Ensure all access doors have no outside hinges. Ensure all access doors have no outside hinges. Rehang doors if necessaryRehang doors if necessary

Double hung windows should be pinned to Double hung windows should be pinned to prevent from being pried openprevent from being pried open

Strike plates minimum of 3" should be installed Strike plates minimum of 3" should be installed for all entry doorsfor all entry doors

Sliding glass doors should have screws installed Sliding glass doors should have screws installed in upper track to prevent lifting and removalin upper track to prevent lifting and removal

Consider upgrading automatic garage door Consider upgrading automatic garage door opener to one preventing code determinationopener to one preventing code determination


Consider placing of placards advising of Consider placing of placards advising of alarm system, even if an alarm system is alarm system, even if an alarm system is not presentnot present

Test home alarm system monthlyTest home alarm system monthly Important outside buildings should be Important outside buildings should be

treated as the primary residence structure. treated as the primary residence structure. Secure all outside ladders all the timeSecure all outside ladders all the time

Consider emergency power supplyConsider emergency power supply A residence should always be stocked as in A residence should always be stocked as in

in preparation for hurricane or blizzardin preparation for hurricane or blizzard

Judicial Personal Judicial Personal Profile:Profile: An important element of your An important element of your securitysecurity This should be completed when requested This should be completed when requested

by the USMSby the USMS Judicial officer should make necessary Judicial officer should make necessary

updates as appropriate (e.g. new updates as appropriate (e.g. new residence, addition to family)residence, addition to family)

This information is securely maintained by This information is securely maintained by the USMSthe USMS

WORKPLACEWORKPLACESECURITY AND SAFETYSECURITY AND SAFETY




Security Is Your Job Too!Security Is Your Job Too!

You are vulnerable simply in your position as a You are vulnerable simply in your position as a Government employeeGovernment employee

There are more anti-Government groups and There are more anti-Government groups and individuals in our society todayindividuals in our society today

Random criminal assaults and crimes of Random criminal assaults and crimes of opportunity can occur in the workplaceopportunity can occur in the workplace

Domestic violence can spill over into the Domestic violence can spill over into the workplaceworkplace

Security Is Your Job Too!Security Is Your Job Too!

The reality is no law enforcement officer can The reality is no law enforcement officer can completely protect youcompletely protect you

You must be part of the security processYou must be part of the security process

Two Questions To Ask YourselfTwo Questions To Ask Yourself

Can I do anything about becoming a victim of Can I do anything about becoming a victim of violence or crime at work?violence or crime at work?

Can I do more about telephoned threats and Can I do more about telephoned threats and possible mail bombs?possible mail bombs?

The answer to these two The answer to these two questions is a resounding questions is a resounding

YES! YES!

USMS Responsibilites:USMS Responsibilites:

Security of the Federal courts and Federal court Security of the Federal courts and Federal court employees:employees:

By means of building entrance securityBy means of building entrance security Interior roving patrolsInterior roving patrols Exterior roving patrolsExterior roving patrols Personal security as necessaryPersonal security as necessary Intelligence coordination with law enforcement Intelligence coordination with law enforcement

agenciesagencies Preventive educationPreventive education

Security At Building EntrancesSecurity At Building Entrances

The security of the multitude of entrances/exits The security of the multitude of entrances/exits to the courthouse is the first line of defenseto the courthouse is the first line of defense

Multitude of entrances can consist of:Multitude of entrances can consist of:– Regular public entrancesRegular public entrances– Vehicle entrancesVehicle entrances– Employee entrancesEmployee entrances– Emergency exitsEmergency exits– Handicap entrancesHandicap entrances– Freight entrancesFreight entrances

Security At Building EntrancesSecurity At Building Entrances

Perimeter defenses can be bolstered by Perimeter defenses can be bolstered by employees:employees:– Using only authorized entrances and exitsUsing only authorized entrances and exits– Not using fire or freight exits except in emergenciesNot using fire or freight exits except in emergencies– Not holding unsecured entrances open for unknown Not holding unsecured entrances open for unknown

personspersons Always report immediately any emergency Always report immediately any emergency

exits standing open or propped open.exits standing open or propped open. Immediately report broken ground floor Immediately report broken ground floor

windowswindows

Parking GaragesParking Garages

Report all suspicious matters immediately! Such Report all suspicious matters immediately! Such as:as:– Someone trying to gain entry to parked carsSomeone trying to gain entry to parked cars– Anyone carrying suspicious packages into garageAnyone carrying suspicious packages into garage– A portion of the garage in darkness (could be intentional)A portion of the garage in darkness (could be intentional)– Anyone who appears to be seeking unauthorized entry Anyone who appears to be seeking unauthorized entry

into the garage or any building entranceinto the garage or any building entrance– Never allow an unknown person to travel down the public Never allow an unknown person to travel down the public

elevator with you into the secure garage areaelevator with you into the secure garage area– Always report the presence of an unknown person in the Always report the presence of an unknown person in the

garage area, who appears to have no legitimate business garage area, who appears to have no legitimate business therethere

Employee IdentificationEmployee Identification

Perimeter defenses can be bolstered byAlways Perimeter defenses can be bolstered byAlways visibly wear your employee identificationvisibly wear your employee identification

Never use your employee identification card to Never use your employee identification card to allow access for other visitors, family, or friendsallow access for other visitors, family, or friends

Never loan your identification card to anyoneNever loan your identification card to anyone Promptly report loss of theft of your employee Promptly report loss of theft of your employee

identificationidentification

Security Inside BuildingsSecurity Inside Buildings

Managers:Managers:– Install deadbolt locking devices on office doors Install deadbolt locking devices on office doors

leading to hallways and public areasleading to hallways and public areas– Issue and control keys. Conduct semi-annual Issue and control keys. Conduct semi-annual

inventories.inventories.– Have locks immediately changed when keys are Have locks immediately changed when keys are

missing or when an employee is firedmissing or when an employee is fired– Change combinations on key punch locks regularly, Change combinations on key punch locks regularly,

or immediately after an employee is firedor immediately after an employee is fired– Have offices cleaned during the day. Cleaning Have offices cleaned during the day. Cleaning

personnel should not have access to security alarms personnel should not have access to security alarms or authorization to enable/disable alarmsor authorization to enable/disable alarms

Security Inside BuildingsSecurity Inside Buildings

Ensure each work area maintains an Ensure each work area maintains an emergency contact file for employees, emergency contact file for employees, with emphasis on medical concernswith emphasis on medical concerns

Other SuggestionsOther Suggestions

Make sure you know the location of Make sure you know the location of emergency alarms in your office areaemergency alarms in your office area

Do not allow visitors into secure areas if you Do not allow visitors into secure areas if you are uncomfortable with doing soare uncomfortable with doing so

Do not allow persons visiting one office to Do not allow persons visiting one office to have access to other office areashave access to other office areas

Immediately report persons who appear Immediately report persons who appear unannounced in your work area or who say unannounced in your work area or who say they “opened the wrong door” they “opened the wrong door”


Do not admit unexpected repairpersons or Do not admit unexpected repairpersons or delivery persons without checking with office delivery persons without checking with office managermanager

Ask strangers in your work area for identification Ask strangers in your work area for identification or promptly call security desk. Get a physical or promptly call security desk. Get a physical description of person and clothingdescription of person and clothing

Keep all security doors locked at all times Keep all security doors locked at all times (especially doors leading from public areas to (especially doors leading from public areas to secure areas)secure areas)


Radios and other valuable personal items should Radios and other valuable personal items should be secured at the end of the workdaybe secured at the end of the workday

Personal items of substantial value should not be Personal items of substantial value should not be brought to the workplacebrought to the workplace

Never provide PIN numbers to any callers who Never provide PIN numbers to any callers who may say they are from your bank or credit card may say they are from your bank or credit card company, especially just after the theft of your company, especially just after the theft of your wallet or pursewallet or purse

Be alert for strange objects and packages. Keep Be alert for strange objects and packages. Keep your office area neat to effect thisyour office area neat to effect this


When working late, lock all doors, even those in When working late, lock all doors, even those in secure areas.secure areas.

Never advertise you will be working alone, Never advertise you will be working alone, except to let security know of your continued except to let security know of your continued presencepresence

Assailants often hide in women’s restrooms. Assailants often hide in women’s restrooms. Think personal security before entering Think personal security before entering restrooms. Use all your sensesrestrooms. Use all your senses

Consider going to restrooms in pairs after hours. Consider going to restrooms in pairs after hours. Check stalls if possible Check stalls if possible


Never touch or disturb a strange object Never touch or disturb a strange object or package. Call security immediately.or package. Call security immediately.

Bomb Threats/Personal ThreatsBomb Threats/Personal Threats

Most threats are by telephoneMost threats are by telephone Number of threats is increasingNumber of threats is increasing Anybody can receive the threatening call. Know Anybody can receive the threatening call. Know

what you are going to do in advance. Do not what you are going to do in advance. Do not panicpanic

Use the pre-printed forms for bomb threats and Use the pre-printed forms for bomb threats and personal threatspersonal threats

Try to write down exactly what caller saysTry to write down exactly what caller says Ask the questions the pre-printed forms ask you Ask the questions the pre-printed forms ask you

to. Often callers will actually answer themto. Often callers will actually answer them

Bomb Threats/Personal ThreatsBomb Threats/Personal Threats

Pay careful attention to the caller’s references Pay careful attention to the caller’s references to:to:– Names of those threatenedNames of those threatened– Time or nature of threatened assaultTime or nature of threatened assault– Locations of purported bombs and times of detonationsLocations of purported bombs and times of detonations– Determine caller’s age, sex, ethnicity, background Determine caller’s age, sex, ethnicity, background

noises, whether voice is familiarnoises, whether voice is familiar Every bit of information you provide could Every bit of information you provide could

literally be the clue which leads investigators to literally be the clue which leads investigators to the callerthe caller

Bombs and Suspicious Packages Bombs and Suspicious Packages and Lettersand Letters

Never assume an X-ray machine will be Never assume an X-ray machine will be totally effective in detecting explosives in totally effective in detecting explosives in incoming packagesincoming packages

Never assume that even packages Never assume that even packages delivered directly by Postal Service or delivered directly by Postal Service or FEDEX/UPS, have been screened or are FEDEX/UPS, have been screened or are safesafe

Open all packages and letters with careOpen all packages and letters with care Be able to recognize suspicious packagesBe able to recognize suspicious packages

Bombs and Suspicious Packages Bombs and Suspicious Packages and Lettersand Letters

Never be complacent about possible dangers:Never be complacent about possible dangers:– What if security personnel make a mistake?What if security personnel make a mistake?

– What if detection equipment fails?What if detection equipment fails?

– What if clever packaging precludes detection of What if clever packaging precludes detection of explosives?explosives?

– What if terrorist has false but credible appearing ID What if terrorist has false but credible appearing ID card that enables him/her to bypass security?card that enables him/her to bypass security?

Mistakes can and do happen! Be vigilant!Mistakes can and do happen! Be vigilant!

Recognition Points for Possible Recognition Points for Possible letter or Parcel Bombsletter or Parcel Bombs

Oily stains or discolorationsOily stains or discolorations No return addressNo return address Excessive weightExcessive weight An envelope that is rigidAn envelope that is rigid An envelope that is lopsided or unevenAn envelope that is lopsided or uneven Wires or tinfoil protruding from the Wires or tinfoil protruding from the

envelope or packageenvelope or package


Excessive masking tape, string, or other Excessive masking tape, string, or other wrappingswrappings

Foreign mail, special delivery, and air mailForeign mail, special delivery, and air mail Restrictive markings such as “personal”, Restrictive markings such as “personal”,

“confidential”, “to be opened by addresse only”“confidential”, “to be opened by addresse only” Excessive postageExcessive postage Addresses that are handwritten or poorly typedAddresses that are handwritten or poorly typed


Titles that are incorrectTitles that are incorrect A title but no nameA title but no name Misspellings of common wordsMisspellings of common words Visual distractions on letters or parcelsVisual distractions on letters or parcels

If You See A Suspicious Object If You See A Suspicious Object Or Package:Or Package:

Call the security desk and/or local police Call the security desk and/or local police immediately !immediately !

Do not touch or move the suspicious object or Do not touch or move the suspicious object or packagepackage

It is better to be safe than sorry. Do not let a It is better to be safe than sorry. Do not let a feeling of foolishness prevent you from making feeling of foolishness prevent you from making notifications.notifications.

You are risking your life, and the lives of others, You are risking your life, and the lives of others, by throwing caution to the wind and opening a by throwing caution to the wind and opening a suspicious packagesuspicious package

Evacuation Of A Federal FacilityEvacuation Of A Federal Facility

Know the evacuation procedure for your buildingKnow the evacuation procedure for your building Follow instructions carefully in event of fire, Follow instructions carefully in event of fire,

bomb threat, or other emergencybomb threat, or other emergency Know your role if you are assigned evacuation Know your role if you are assigned evacuation

duties pursuant to the occupant emergency planduties pursuant to the occupant emergency plan Evacuate your office and floor at once if ordered Evacuate your office and floor at once if ordered

to do so by competent authorityto do so by competent authority Never assume it is only a false alarmNever assume it is only a false alarm

Evacuation Of A Federal FacilityEvacuation Of A Federal Facility

Prepare yourself for an emergency in Prepare yourself for an emergency in advance:advance:– Locate all fire/emergency exits in your Locate all fire/emergency exits in your

buildingbuilding– Locate the fire alarm boxes on your floor Locate the fire alarm boxes on your floor

and learn how to activate themand learn how to activate them– Discuss with your “emergency floor Discuss with your “emergency floor

warden” the proper procedures to be warden” the proper procedures to be followed or how you might assist in a crisisfollowed or how you might assist in a crisis

In Event Of A Fire:In Event Of A Fire:

If you see smoke or fire, pull the fire alarm If you see smoke or fire, pull the fire alarm and call 911and call 911

If you hear the alarm, check the hall for safe If you hear the alarm, check the hall for safe exitexit

Notify and assist co-workers and visitorsNotify and assist co-workers and visitors Exit quickly by the nearest or assigned stairsExit quickly by the nearest or assigned stairs Keep office and stairway doors closedKeep office and stairway doors closed Do not reenter the building until fire Do not reenter the building until fire

department advises the building allows suchdepartment advises the building allows such

Bomb Threat:Bomb Threat:

Keep the caller on the lineKeep the caller on the line Obtain as much information as possibleObtain as much information as possible

– Use one of the fill in the blanks formsUse one of the fill in the blanks forms Have a coworker call 911 from another Have a coworker call 911 from another

phonephone Notify the building security desk at onceNotify the building security desk at once Do not touch suspicious objectsDo not touch suspicious objects

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