Top Notch Security Physical Security Survey Report for Magnolia Citizens Cooperative

Introduction

In this survey, I have interviewed the employees of Magnolia Citizens Cooperative in South street location. . I have analyzed the answers to list the weaknesses and strengths of their currently security policies.

Questions and answers

1. What police agency has jurisdiction over the site?

Magnolia township sheriff’s office

2. Has the site terminated anyone for theft, fraud, etc., or drug related activities?

No

3. Do theft reports reflect patterns, trends, or particular problems at this location?

Custodial supplies are frequently missing. No sign of forced entry. Equipment is often not return. No record of checkout

4. What does site management regard as the most prevalent or serious security problem (actual or potential)?

Managers are most concerned with after-hours illegal entry and theft, and cash onsite holdings

5. What are the site's most theft attractive assets?

Cash, vehicles in the vehicle yard, supplies, electrical equipment and tools

6. Does the site have a Security Committee? Who are the members?

Janet Garret: director of security

Stacy Chang: director of branch operation

Manny Videtti: custodial supervisor

Paige Brown: vice president of finance

Margie Mason: south street branch cash management supervisor

7. Is the site properly posted with respect to search and trespass?

The vehicle lot and perimeter fence is properly posted

8. Do they have a policy of reporting identifiable items of stolen property to the local police?

No

9. Is the operations area perimeter adequately lighted?

Yes

10. Is lighting compatible with CCTV?

Yes

11. Are sensitive areas (parking lots, computer areas, stores, tool rooms, shipping/receiving areas) adequately lighted?

Vehicle lot is properly lit.

Warehouse and equipment distribution center are poorly lit

12. How many officers per shift?

One officer per location per shift

13. Are there current post orders, specific duties in written form for security...