1. Chapter 18 Institutional Security

2. Special Security Institutions  Hospitals and other health care facilities.  Educational institutions.  Libraries.  Museums and art galleries.  Religious facilities.

3. Security Problems in Health Care Facilities  Emergency room security.  Visitor control.  Internal and external theft.  The potential for fire.

4. Reducing Hospital Security Problems  Recognition of the risks.  Careful inventory control.  Access control.  Training in fire prevention and evacuation procedures.  Surveillance.

5. Security Problems for Educational Institutions  Safety of students and staff.  Violence.  Vandalism and theft, including burglary.

6. Reducing Security Problems at Educational Institutions  Access control.  Lighting.  Security personnel.

7. Security Issues in Libraries  The major losses in libraries result from theft of or damage to books, CDs and videos.  Library losses can be reduced by the electronic marking of books and by providing photocopy equipment.

8. Security Issues in Museums and Art Galleries  Security problems:  Theft.  Fraud.  Vandalism.  Arson.  Loss prevention:  Establish basic security system, including locks, alarms and security officers at stations and on patrol.  Maintaining detailed inventories.  Having each object professionally appraised and authenticated.  Positively identifying and registering each item.  ARTCENTRAL

9. Security Problems of Religious Institutions  Desire for easy accessibility at all times.  Their attractiveness to indigents and mental patients and the individuals included in their social outreach programs.

10. Security Solutions for Religious Institutions  Perimeter protection, including lighting and fencing.  Safeguarding of valuables by such means as lighting, locks and alarms.  Contingency plans for handling disruptive individuals.

11. Summary Questions  What institutions require special security?  What security problems exist at health care facilities?  Educational facilities?  Libraries?  Museums and art galleries?  Religious facilities?  What security measures can be taken to avoid or reduce these problems?