Security Surveys

A security survey is a critical on-site examination and analysis of an industrial plant, business, home, or public or private institution to ascertain the present security status, identify deficiencies or excesses, determine the protection needed, and make recommendations to improve the overall security. This definition can be divided into five components and analyzed so that its implications can be applied to the development of a working foundation for the security surveyor.

  • 1.Anticipation. An individual who keeps anticipation in the proper perspective maintains a proper balance in the total spectrum of security surveying. In other words, the anticipatory stage could be considered a prognosis of further action.
  • 2.Recognition. The ability to recognize and interpret what seems to be a crime risk becomes an important skill a security surveyor acquires and develops.
  • 3.Appraisal. The responsibility to develop, suggest, and communicate recommendations is certainly a hallmark of any security survey.
  • 4.Crime risk. A crime risk is the opportunity gained from crime.