SECURITY INSPECTION

Concept:

A. RATIONALE - Established security measures soon become outdated

and ineffective because of the new demands of the organization or
business establishment. Or after prolonged application of the security
measures, the establishment becomes or after prolonged susceptible to
security risks. Therefore, follow-up surveys and inspections are conducted
to make the security system applicable to the present and future demands
of the establishment.

B. SECURITY INSPECTION This is a check of how well existing security

measures and regulations are being carried out within a detachment or
establishment. A security inspection may also include an investigation of
alleged or suspected security violations. Physical security is concerned with
forces, entrances and exits, guards, traffic control, lighting, fire control, and
with such other physical measures, which, if properly established and
maintained, will deny access to unauthorized persons.

C. CHARACTERISTICS OF SECURITY INSPECTION The security

inspection, although akin to the security survey, is much more restricted in
scope. As observed, the security survey considers everything pertaining to
an office's security, but the security inspection is limited to determination of
the degree of compliance by unit personnel with established policies and
procedures

D. SECURITY INSPECTION PROCEDURES The preliminary and

investigative procedures involved in the conduct of a security inspection are
essentially the same as those required for a security survey; this is the
selection of inspection personnel, the necessary file checks and other
preparation, the duties of the in- charge, the use of checklists and the
coordination with the Security Officer. The actual inspection will closely
same procedures followed during the conduct of a security survey.
 Prior to the actual conduct of the inspection, the agent conducts a
preliminary check of the office or offices to be inspected to determine what
security regulations are enforced at the unit.

E. TYPES OF SECURITY INSPECTIONS- There are three specific types

of security inspections are:

1. Continuous Inspection

To keep pace with the constant changes in the organization, changes in

our security terms of attitudes, life-style and moral values, and the rapid
advancement of technological modifications are all around us, the
inspection must be an on-going and never ending activity.

2. Formal or Informal

For the company which has just upgraded the security function, hired a
new security administrator, or initiated a security department and program.
The formal approach to inspection is most desirable, primary because it
tells the company how senior management feels about protection, and thus
establishes the desirable climate.

Formal Inspection is one which some fanfare is attached. It is usually

preceded by an announcement, and the unit under inspection "prepares"
for events, including some extra housekeeping activities that would not
otherwise happen at that point in time.

Informal Inspection is usually the result of a long and firmly entrenched

inspection program, understood by all and accepted as part of the
organizational life. The inspection has been stripped of all external
trappings of importance, but their functional importance has not been
lessened in any manner. They are seriously and quietly executed in a spirit
of understanding and cooperation.

3. Structured or Unstructured Inspection

Structured Inspection is one that moves systematically from one area to the
next and so on. There is a format or logical sequence to the process. For
instance, the audit may start with the first line of defense, then the second
line, then the third line, etc.

Unstructured inspection is conducted in a random manner. There is no

format or logical sequencing. For example, the inspection may start with
countermeasures for proprietary information, then emergency plan,
followed by investigation and so forth.
PROGRESS CHECK
1. Follow-up surveys and inspections are conducted to -

A. increase the number of security personnel needed

B. perform the responsibilities of the security officers
C. check whether the security personnel are doing their jobs

D. make the security system applicable to the present and future demands
of the establishment

2. This is a check of how well existing security measures and regulations

are being carried out within a detachment or establishment.

A. security survey
B. security audit

C. security inspection
D. security assessment

3. It is one which has been so published to the office that all concerned
personnel are usually aware of its imminence and may, consequently,
make such preparations as are necessary.
A. unannounced security inspection

B. security inspection

C. penetration security inspection

D. general security inspection

4. It is an inspection whose imminence is known only to certain selected

personnel, normally the office head and intelligence personnel of the office
to be inspected. It is usually conducted during non-duty hour periods.
A. unannounced security inspection
B. security inspection

C. penetration security inspection

D. general security inspection

5.

It is an inspection conducted in such a manner that office personnel are not

aware that such action is taking place. A. unannounced security inspection
B. security inspection

C. penetration security inspection D. general security inspection