SECURE PARKING

HS301 19 Minutes

APPLICATION: This video is intended to orient security officers to the scope of their role at the time of an internal or external disaster.

The role of the security officer intensifies and becomes absolutely vital in the event of an internal or external disaster. Security can be the crucial element in maintaining order, control and calm during the life threatening circumstances referred to as a DISASTER.

This tape stresses the multiple tasks facing security during a disaster. Using a Healthcare scenario, issues common to any form of security are directly addressed. Attention is directed to communications, evacuation, emergency vehicles, helicopters and pre-event planning. Related to the Healthcare scenario, attention is given to the unique needs of hospitals in the disaster setting.

Topics covered include:

• Problems unique to various types of disasters
• Factors, associated with but not necessarily directly caused by the cause of the disaster that will interfere with continuity of care.
• Problems to be expected with emergency vehicles, helicopters, media and the public.
• Issues of anticipation.
• The importance of a written, formal, disaster plan to any security department's operation.