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Security Assessments are a valuable way to review your current security setup, especially before making any improvements or addressing specific security issues. During these assessments, we thoroughly examine all aspects of your security program, pinpoint weaknesses, and offer suggestions for enhancements. We also identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Our Security Assessment process at Providence Security Group continually evolves, drawing on insights from past assessments and staying updated on the latest security practices. We employ a structured analysis process to gain a deep understanding of your business, operations, culture, and unique security risks.

While your involvement is crucial, our consultants guide the assessment process every step of the way, ensuring thorough examination of all vital elements and keeping the project on track.

The PSG Security Assessment is personalized for every project, though it generally encompasses the following tasks:​

    • Risk identification and analysis

    • Threat and vulnerability assessment

    • Review of site and facility security

    • Analysis of crime data, including loss history, police calls for service, crime statistics, and crime forecast reports.

    • Review of the degree of compliance with recognized CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principals

    • Review of facility operating procedures

    • Review of physical security systems

    • Review of electronic security systems

    • Review of architectural security

    • Review of security policies and procedures

    • Review of security management

    • Review of security personnel

    • Evaluation of the present security program and identification of any weaknesses and vulnerabilities

    • Development of recommendations for security improvements

    • Identification of short-term and long-term costs

    • Prioritization of recommendations and development of implementation plan

    • Preparation of written Security Assessment Report

SECURITY ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The following is a brief outline of the typical assessment process:

  • Before visiting your site, we will ask you to provide several documents for our evaluation. These usually consist of site and building layouts, current security rules, various forms, phone directories, employee handbooks, and related items. We only need what you already possess; if there's anything on our list you can't provide, it's not an issue.

  • We will help choose who to interview from your organization, including top management, department heads, and security-relevant staff. Interviews last around 30 to 45 minutes.

  • Upon arrival, we will interview the current person in charge of security, which could be the security or facilities manager. The interview lasts 2 to 3 hours and covers many details. Then, we will have a quick tour of the facility with them.

  • PSG will conduct individual interview sessions with each employee identified as relevant to the project. Depending on the organization's size, this process could take one, two, or more days.

  • At the conclusion of the interviews, we will conduct detailed inspections of certain areas of the facility and site. We may also spend extended periods of time observing certain areas of your facility, such as the building lobby or shipping/receiving loading docks.

  • We'll observe after hours using a light-check device to monitor the parking lot and site lighting. We'll assess after-hours traffic to evaluate site operations and get a sense of the neighborhood at night.

  • We will meet after visiting your site to update you on our progress and discuss next steps. We might share initial findings and advice, but we usually require time to analyze data for more meaningful guidance.

  • Our team will review all information to create a complete Security Assessment Report. This typically takes 2-3 weeks from our visit. During this time, we analyze the data, identify areas needing more research, and may revisit the site for further investigation. We might ask for more documents or details from your organization if necessary.

  • You will receive your Security Assessment Report upon completion. Your team will have the opportunity to review before our final meeting. We’ll discuss it together, either in person or through a teleconference, to address your questions or comments.

  • After obtaining your input, we will prepare a final Security Assessment Report incorporating your comments. If desired, we can formally present the Security Assessment Report to your senior management team or others.

  • At the conclusion of the assessment process, we remain available to assist you with implementing the recommendations in our report. This can include identifying vendors and sources of products and services, reviewing bid proposals, developing security policies and procedures, providing training, and assisting in other ways.