PUBLIC ACCESS SECURITY CHECKLIST

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--- PERIMETER SECURITY ---
[ ] Perimeter Fence Height (in feet)
[ ] Fence Material (Chain Link, Solid Panel, Other)
[ ] Perimeter Security Features Present (Security Cameras, Motion Sensors, Floodlights, Physical Barriers (bollards, planters), None)
[ ] Location of Weakest Point in Perimeter (e.g., unlit area, inadequate barrier)
[ ] Date of Last Perimeter Inspection
[ ] Describe any observed weaknesses or vulnerabilities in the perimeter security.
[ ] Gate Type (if applicable) (Automatic, Manual, None)

--- ENTRY POINTS & ACCESS CONTROL ---
[ ] Door Locking Mechanism Type (Keyed Entry, Card Reader, Biometric Scanner, Combination Lock, PIN Code)
[ ] Number of Exterior Doors with Access Control
[ ] Access Control System Vendor (if applicable) (Lenel, AMAG, Honeywell, HID, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' selected for Access Control System Vendor, please specify:
[ ] Date of Last Access Control System Audit
[ ] Are panic/emergency buttons present at exterior entrances? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Which types of access are restricted at entry points? (After-Hours Access, Restricted Areas, Elevator Access, Loading Docks, None)
[ ] Number of Entry Points without Access Control (if any)
[ ] Describe any weaknesses or concerns regarding access control at entry points:

--- VISITOR MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Visitor Identification Requirements (Photo ID Required, Government-Issued ID Required, No ID Required, Other (Specify))
[ ] Visitor Registration Procedure Description
[ ] Information Collected from Visitors (Name, Company/Affiliation, Purpose of Visit, Destination within Facility, Vehicle Information (License Plate), Contact Information)
[ ] Escort Requirements (Always Required, Sometimes Required (Based on Destination), Never Required)
[ ] Maximum Number of Visitors Allowed (Unescorted)
[ ] Last Review/Update of Visitor Management Policy
[ ] Copy of Visitor Management Policy Document
[ ] Procedure for Handling Visitors Without Proper Identification

--- SURVEILLANCE & MONITORING ---
[ ] Number of Security Cameras Currently Deployed
[ ] Camera Type (e.g., PTZ, Fixed, IP) (PTZ, Fixed, IP, Other)
[ ] Percentage of Public Areas Under Camera Coverage
[ ] Last Camera System Maintenance Date
[ ] Scheduled Time for Camera System Checks
[ ] Description of Camera System Recording Retention Policy
[ ] Are Camera Feeds Monitored in Real-Time? (Yes, No)
[ ] What types of events trigger immediate review of camera footage? (Alarm Activation, Suspicious Behavior, Door Forced, Unauthorized Access, Other)

--- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ---
[ ] Does the facility have a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP)? (Yes, No, Under Development)
[ ] Last EAP Review/Update Date
[ ] What types of drills/training are conducted? (Fire Drill, Active Shooter Drill, Evacuation Drill, Shelter-in-Place Drill, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] Frequency of Fire Drills (per year)
[ ] Description of communication methods used during an emergency (e.g., PA system, email, text alerts)
[ ] Is there a designated Emergency Coordinator? (Yes, No)
[ ] Describe the procedure for accounting for personnel after an emergency.
[ ] Upload copy of Emergency Contact List
[ ] Are emergency exits clearly marked and unobstructed? (Yes, No, Partially)

--- LIGHTING & VISIBILITY ---
[ ] Average Lux Level at Main Entrance
[ ] Average Lux Level in Parking Areas
[ ] Areas with insufficient lighting (select all that apply) (Walkways, Parking Lots, Loading Docks, Landscaping/Perimeter, Stairwells, None)
[ ] Type of Lighting Fixtures Used (LED, Halogen, Metal Halide, Incandescent, Other)
[ ] Date of Last Lighting System Inspection
[ ] Description of any observed lighting deficiencies
[ ] Are security cameras strategically placed to maximize visibility? (Yes, No, Partially)
[ ] Photographs of poorly lit areas

--- SECURITY PERSONNEL & TRAINING ---
[ ] Number of Security Personnel Regularly On-Duty
[ ] Security Personnel Licensing/Certification Status (Fully Licensed/Certified, Partially Licensed/Certified, Not Licensed/Certified)
[ ] Security Personnel Training Topics (Check all that apply) (Active Shooter Response, First Aid/CPR, Conflict Resolution, Security Awareness, De-escalation Techniques, Emergency Procedures)
[ ] Date of Last Security Personnel Training Refresher
[ ] Description of Security Personnel Training Curriculum
[ ] Security Personnel Uniform Standards Compliance (Fully Compliant, Partially Compliant, Non-Compliant)
[ ] Copy of Security Personnel Training Records (for review)

--- SIGNAGE & COMMUNICATION ---
[ ] Emergency Contact Phone Number (Clearly Posted)
[ ] Location of Nearest Fire Exit (Signage)
[ ] Signage Language Options Offered? (English Only, English & Spanish, Multiple Languages Available)
[ ] Types of Emergency Information Posted? (Evacuation Procedures, Active Shooter Response, Severe Weather Alerts, First Aid Locations)
[ ] Detailed Description of Emergency Communication Protocol
[ ] Number of Public Announcement Speakers Installed
[ ] Date of Last Signage Review/Update

--- PUBLIC AREA MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Frequency of Landscaping/Groundskeeping (Weeks)
[ ] Frequency of Litter/Debris Removal (Days/Week)
[ ] Describe any issues related to overgrown vegetation or obstructions to visibility.
[ ] Which areas are regularly checked for maintenance? (Parking Lots, Walkways, Landscaping Beds, Exterior Lighting, Building Entrances, Public Restrooms)
[ ] Last Full Exterior Cleaning/Power Washing Date
[ ] Describe any recent repairs made to public area infrastructure (e.g., damaged benches, broken pavement).
[ ] Condition of Public Area Signage (Exterior) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Upload photos documenting public area maintenance.

--- CYBERSECURITY CONSIDERATIONS (PUBLIC FACING SYSTEMS) ---
[ ] Is Public Wi-Fi Available? (Yes, No, Limited/Guest Network Only)
[ ] Wi-Fi Security Protocol Used (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, None (Not Recommended))
[ ] Description of Public Facing Systems (e.g., Kiosks, Self-Service Stations)
[ ] Number of Self-Service Kiosks/Stations
[ ] Kiosk Software Patching Frequency (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually, Ad-hoc)
[ ] Security Measures Implemented on Public Facing Systems (Select all that apply) (Firewall, Intrusion Detection/Prevention System, Endpoint Protection, Regular Vulnerability Scanning, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Data Encryption (at rest and in transit))
[ ] Date of Last Security Assessment for Public Facing Systems
[ ] Contact Person for Public Facing Systems Cybersecurity

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