Benny Cultural Property Security

Protecting Museums, Historic Sites, Archives, and Libraries
Erscheinungsjahr 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4665-8896-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 232 Seiten

The protection and security of cultural properties is of primary concern to the thousands of federal, state, county, city, and private institutions entrusted with housing and displaying our national heritage and history of our society. Cultural property security is of global importance as well, with tens of thousands of institutions internationally tasked with protecting and maintaining relics and artifacts of social, cultural, and historical significance.

Cultural Property Security offers powerful protection guidelines to security departments tasked with safeguarding popular historical sites, museums, and libraries and the historical artifacts they house. Presenting practical, ready-to-implement solutions in a clear writing style, the book:

- Provides a working definition of cultural properties

- Identifies the threats against cultural properties from crime and terrorism, particularly in regions with political or civil unrest

- Offers guidance in threat assessment

- Identifies the physical security measures and technology that can be used to protect such institutions

- Presents guidelines for establishing a protective service department for cultural properties

- Describes proper arrest and post-arrest protocols

- Includes a list of online resources for further information related to the protection of cultural properties

Complete with dozens of photos, the book establishes leading industry best practices to identify the various threats to cultural properties and protect them.

Dr. Daniel J. Benny has more than 35 years of security management experience and has served as a Director of Protective Services for the state of Pennsylvania’s Historic and Museum Commission. His insight is invaluable to those responsible for securing these institutions from internal and external threats.

Zielgruppe

Managers and employees of museums, historic sites, archives, and libraries; security managers and consultants responsible for securing such properties; federal, state, and local law enforcement professionals responsible for responding to criminal activity, terrorism, or emergency situations at such properties.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Benny, Daniel J.

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Technische Informatik Computersicherheit
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Kriminalsoziologie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Museumskunde, Materielle Kultur, Erinnerungskultur

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Importance of Cultural Property Protection: Museums, Historic Sites, Archives, and Libraries
Introduction

Museums

Private Museums

Local Museums

County Museums

State Museums

National Museums

Military Museums

Historic Sites

Private, Local, and County Historic Sites

State Historic Sites

National Historic Sites
Archives
Private, Local and County Archives
State Archives
National Archives
Libraries
Private Libraries
Campus Libraries
Local Libraries
County Libraries
State Libraries
National Libraries
Summary
Bibliography
Security Threats to Museums, Historic Sites, Archives, and Libraries
Security Threats to Museums
Security Threats to Historic Sites
Security Threats to Archives
Security Threats to Libraries
Security Threats to Individuals
Workplace Violence
Prevention of Violence in the Workplace
Identification of Behavioral Indicators
Threats from Terrorism

Target Selection
Counter Terrorism
Signs of Terrorism
Physical Security Protection for Museums, Historic Sites, Archives, and Libraries
Intrusion and Fire Detection Systems
Security Cameras
Determining Total System Costs

Design Costs

Installation Costs
Operational Costs

IT Costs

Maintenance Costs
Replacement Costs
Cost–Benefit Analysis
Cost of Loss
Prevention Costs
Return on Investment
Lock and Key Control
Mechanical Locks
Wafer Tumbler Locks
Dial Combination Locks
High Security Dead Bolt Locks
Card Access Electrified Locks
Exit Locks
Master Locking Systems
Control of Keys and Locking Devices
Security Barriers and Fencing
Security Lighting
Protection of Windows and Utility Ports
Radio Frequency Identification, Magnetometers, and
X-Ray Devices
Protection of Artifacts
Artifacts on Display

Artifacts in Storage
Artifacts in Transit
Protection of Books, Publications, Documents, and
Photographs
Internet Protection

Security Department Organization and Operation Chief Security Officer
Determining Size of Department

Mission
Legal Authorization to Protect Property
Property Profile and Security Threats
Proprietary Security Force
Contract Security Force

Uniforms and Identification
Staff and Visitor Identification
Protective Equipment
Use of Force Continuum
Vehicles

Communications
Report Procedures
Protection of Department Information
Lost and Found
Ethics and Conduct
Ethics
Conduct
Training
Professional Certifications
Recruitment and Supervision
Patrols

Service Calls

Vehicle Stops

Authority

Approaching Suspect Vehicle with Patrol Vehicle

Felony Vehicle Inquiries
Use of Force
Handcuffs

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC)

Extremities as Defensive Weapons
Batons
Firearms
Investigations
Apprehension and Arrest
Court Testimony
Security Information Center
Dealing with Media
Appendix: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Library
Theft Act
(Act 95 of Session 1982, 18 Purdon’s Statutes §3929.1) House Bill 671
Safety and Fire Protection
General Safety Policy
Safety Culture
Safety Program
Safety Coordinator
Fire Protection
Inspections
Protection Equipment
Fire Evacuation Plans and Drills
Employee and Visitor Protection Measures
Right-To-Know Worker Protection Act
Bloodborne Pathogens Act
Policy
Hazardous Waste Management
Emergency Responses
Medical Emergencies

Responding to Medical Emergencies

Treatment of Victim

Vehicle Accidents
Fires
Evacuation
Fire Fighting
Gas Leaks
Important Safety Precautions
Severe Weather and Natural Disasters
Bomb Threats

Notification and Evacuation

Bomb Search

Return to Facility

Hostage Situations

Appendix A: Cultural Property Resources
Professional Cultural Property Security Organizations

Professional Cultural Property Organizations
Regional and State Museum Conferences and
Associations
Regional Conservation Guilds and Associations
Cultural Property Journals and Publications
Cultural Property Funding Organizations

Cultural Property Organizations for Reporting Thefts
Appendix B: Cultural Property Physical Security Checklist

Perimeter Barriers
Protective Lighting
Intrusion Detection System
Security Communications
Personnel Identification and Control
Lock Security
Security Force
Appendix C: Cultural Property Key Control Program Checklist
A. Control measures
B. Custodians appointed in writing for
C. Quarterly inspections
D. Access roster
E. Keys and padlocks
F. Key depositories
G. Combination locks
H. Seals and bands
I. Lock specifications
Appendix D: Cultural Property Security Force Checklist
Security Operation
In-House Security Department
Contract Security
Administration Issues
Miscellaneous