HOTEL SECURITY

1 MODULE NAME

"Terrorist strike Preparedness "

2 DURATION

One Day

3 TARGET AUDIENCE

a Front Office Manager and Staff

b Lobby Manager and Staff
c Floor Security Supervisor and Staff
d Hospitality Staff
e Restaurant staff
f Security Staff
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4 GENERAL ROUTINE

1) A chain of command to be formed and established in the

organization; the concerned persons to have personal knowledge
so that there is no ambiguity in case of emergency.

2) Studying the behavioral pattern of the guests and visitors in the

hotel and its premises { psychological aspect }, try to eves-drop
the conversation to determine / know the origin of the suspect
person.
3) Using the following special services :--
* snuffer dogs to search and detect explosives and drugs.

*X-ray screening of in-bound and out-going luggage and

supplies etc.
* using access control systems to regulate visitors and
employees.
4) Perimeter security of the property should be secured with use of
remote sensing and remote controlled infrared cameras. It will
prevent unauthorized and suspected activities just out side the
periphery.
5) Main gate should also be manned round the clock with the
provision of state of the art screening system for the vehicles
passing through the gate. It should have reliable communication
with security control room.

6) All the peripheral and inside premises should have adequate

lighting.
7) The access of the vendors, hospitality staff and their supplies
should be separate and properly restricted -- proper and effective
documentation is required.
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A chain of command to be formed and established in the

organization; the concerned persons to have personal knowledge
so that there is no ambiguity in case of emergency.