Our goal as intelligence professionals is to detect and deter crime or violence before it occurs. We recognize, however, that the best approach is always a layered one, and that physical security measures supplement the efficacy threat assessment and crime prevention programs.

Consequently, we have a number of agents who are board-certified in physical security and are available to provide comprehensive reviews of the physical security posture in a wide range of settings, including:

• K-12 Schools
• Colleges and Universities
• Government Buildings
• Data Centers
• Healthcare Facilities
• Office Buildings
• Industrial Locations and Warehouses
• Retail Establishments

As with all of our work, the recommendations of our agents are based on current, peer-reviewed research and consensus-based standards and guidelines. We do not recommend products by specific manufacturers, but rather advise recording the necessary functionality of particular target-hardening measures. Our reviews can include recommendations regarding:

• Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Access Control
• Fencing, Barriers, and Gates
• Lighting
• Mechanical Surveillance
• Biometrics
• Hardware and Software Integration
• Policies and Procedures

All of these recommendations are intended to be used in conjunction with a current Security Vulnerability Assessment (SVA) and a written Security Plan.