Module 13:Security Management During the Event

• List the elements of security management

• Recognize tactical operations and crisis management techniques

• Identify how and when to apply NIMS to a serious incident

Learning Objectives

• Pre-event briefings

• Supervision

• Command center operations

• Tactical response and crisis management techniques

• Fluid communications

• System redundancy

• Application of NIMS

Overview

• Critical to event success• Sets the tone for expectations• Clarifies roles and responsibilities• Addresses questions and directives

Special Event Management

Pre-Event Briefing

• Equipment/personnel check

• Credentials and access

• Entrance screening

• Vehicle searches

• Critical incident sheets and exit routes

• Weather and intelligence updates

• Relief schedule and contact lists

Examples of Key Points

• Vests and traffic wands

• Emergency entrances/exit routes

• Cones and barricades

• VIP entrance

• Restricted access roads

• Vehicle placard board

• Traffic diversion plan

• Parking locations

Event Traffic Briefing

• Include critical information including emergency codes and contact numbers

• Distributed at pre-event briefing

Palm Cards

• Understand event as fluid

• Adjust to changing conditions and incidents

• Understand chain of command

• Establish and maintain reporting procedures

Supervisor’s Role

• Distribute personnel duties and responsibilities.

• Shift personnel as necessary.

• Coordinate responses to emergency events or calls for assistance.

• Know available assets and resources.

• Ensure coverage of sensitive areas/checkpoints.

• Be familiar with venue.

• Address complaints and manage requests.

Supervisors’ Checklist

• Prepared and staffed for all calls/requests for assistance related to the event

• Maintains a redundant system of communications

• Staffed by officer in charge (or second in command), facility representatives, and sworn personnel

Command Center Operations

The command center is the lifeblood of the entire event.

• Maintain communications interoperability.

• Inform supervisors and personnel of changes or unusual activity.

• Conduct timely intelligence briefings and weather updates.

• Maintain up-to-date schedule and roster.

• Possess emergency call list and site map.

• Answer calls for service and coordinate interagency communications specific to the event.

Command Center Checklist

• Event size/scope determines need for tactical response.

• Unit may be on site or on call.

• Intergovernmental agreement may provide tactical team where SWAT is unavailable.

• Plans should cover worst-case scenario.

Tactical Considerations

• The objective of the United States Government is to ensure that all levels of government across the Nation have the capability to work efficiently and effectively together, using a national approach to domestic incident preparedness.

Homeland Security Presidential Directive HSPD-5

• Developed as ordered by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5)

• A single, comprehensive approach to domestic incident management

• Requires NIMS and ICS for incident management every day

National Incident Management System(NIMS)

• NIMS-ICS use is required by HSPD-5.

• NIMS notification is required during major incidents involving federal participation.

NIMS Use vs. Notification

• Police/fire activate NIMS

• Local emergency services notified

• Local emergency services notify county/state emergency management

• State notifies the Homeland Security Operations Center (HSOC)

Example of NIMS Notification

Conclusion

Tabletop Exercise

Continuation of Module 1 Tabletop Exercise, “Pre-Planning for Major Events”

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