Physical Security: Features, Designs, and Emergency Response Plan

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Part 1
1. The objective and aim of physical security is for protection and prevention. Therefore, for
identifying the depth of the risk, CCTV cameras are generally located in places. There are
few barriers that are provided by the CCTV and the chain link fences as it is related in the
process of discouraging criminal activities. Physical barriers can be of two kinds. One is a
natural and structural one. The most common perimeter to control is fencing. Chain link
fencing is the one, which is laid out in straight lines for restricting unhampered observation.
A perimeter fence should be continuous, as it will continue in the process of protection
(Fennelly & Perry, 2016). The maintenance cost of chain fencing is not that high. It is
considered to be a safety hazard that has small openings for discouraging the process of
criminal activities. The structural physical barriers include man-made gates, fences and gates.
CCTV is a camera device that records all the activities happening around and physical
barriers like gates, protective lighting, fencing, building walls and fire escapes (Paveglio,
Abrams & Ellison, 2016). CCTV camera if fitted in every corner of a building the criminal
actions taking place in that area will get recorded. Hence, it will act as a sign of evidence.
2. The features and designs of physical barriers should be considered and kept in mind when
business owners are planning to install these systems at their businesses. These features are
essential for the protection of the businesses. Adequate controls needs to be present when a
business is being formed. Programs and systems like CCTV, fencing, proper locks, gates and
high building walls should be constructed (HAnnAH & Gopalakrishnan, 2015). These should
be installed as it will be beneficial for protecting the business from criminal activities.
Businesses should use a performance based approach while measuring the physical security
program. Such data is used for making informed decisions to reduce the risk in the most cost
effective method. Installing the systems will help in identifying the risks, criminal activities
that are harmful for the business. Businesses should be cautious enough for protecting it from

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the criminal activities that take place in and around the business (Algendy, 2017). The
organization can also verify if the resources are situated properly through the continuous
process of monitoring (Baker & Benny, 2016). Every business has a set of threats, which the
owner should take into consideration and choose the designs and features accordingly. High
boundaries, physical security, proper lock system, high and strong doors and CCTV should
be fitted in almost every corner of the building. Proper lighting should be provided so that a
better quality of picture is captured of the activities. Therefore, these must be considered
when business owners are planning to install such systems.
Part 2
1. Fire is considered to be one of the most devastating constituents that has the power to
destroy the physical components of an organization. The basic step while developing an
emergency response plan is to carry out a risk assessment in identifying the potential
scenarios of emergency (Klein et al., 2015). If fire has occurred in the administrative and
planning phase, it will destroy the surroundings and that area in general. Fire is such an
element that can destroy the entire phase. Hence, for such emergency purposes, it is the duty
of the facility to develop and implement emergency plan for protecting the contractors,
employees and the organization itself.
2. First aid and fire extinguishers should be kept handy and must be used by trained
employees. Using fire extinguishers by trained employees can stabilize the situation for the
time being and reduce the potential damage (Miller, Richter & O’Leary, 2015). When a
general physical and inspection phase is under fire, big systems should be arranged in
reducing the physical damage to a building and it will help in preventing environmental
damage as well. Severe and harsh weather can be make the fire go haywire. Due to massive
weather, the level of fire can rise and destroy the property. Therefore, a plan should be built