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A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION BY
NOW
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2023
It’s a pleasure once again to share with you this quarter’s ‘Security Now’ magazine. As we
welcome the new year, it’s important to reflect on the previous year as well as strategically
review the incoming year. Challenges ranging from security, climate, economic and social have
engulfed the world in recent months and we all must remain vigilant and informed.
That said, this edition of our magazine is focused primarily on those that support our country’s
emergency response to various challenges. From Law Enforcement to Humanitarian workers, this
magazine sheds light on the key roles these institutions have in upholding safety as well as
ensuring that those in need of help receive it. The challenges we see with the conflict in Gaza is
merely a reminder on how important such organizations are in terms of their support to
humanity and beyond.
Aside from that, this magazine also intends to share an analysis on trends and data from
Pakistan and its current state of security. With elections looming around the corner and the
subsequent uptick of attacks we are seeing across the country, its important we all remain
aware, informed and ready to counter and prepare for the worst. At KRATOS, we believe in
running toward trouble while others run away from it and that’s how we add value not only to
our clients but also to society.
I hope you enjoy this edition, and we look forward to our next! Stay safe, happy and healthy this
year and may 2024 bring us all peace and stability.
Hasan Y. Rizvi
Managing Director
KRATOS – Security Consultants
Contents
Volume 02 | October - November - December
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Lockdown Procedures:
Establishing Protocols for Securing
a Facility
19 Safeguarding Humanitarian
Operations
15
Lessons from The City of Lights
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18
39
44
Security Risk Assessment
Peace is not the absence of
war, but the presence of
harmony.
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LOCKDOWN
PROCEDURES:
ESTABLISHING
PROTOCOLS FOR
SECURING A FACILITY
Introduction:
A lockdown is a set of security measures designed to protect individuals
from potential threats, including external dangers or internal
emergencies. These procedures play a crucial role in safeguarding lives
and assets, minimizing risks, and ensuring orderly responses in high-stress
situations. Proactive planning is the key to ensuring the safety and
security of individuals within a given environment, whether it's a school,
office, or any other place. By having lockdown procedures in place
before they are needed, organizations can minimize risks, respond
effectively in high-stress situations, and protect lives and assets.
Types of Lockdowns
Full Lockdown
A full lockdown represents the highest level of security measures,
encompassing the restriction of all movement and activities within a
facility. During a full lockdown, individuals are required to remain in
secure locations and refrain from unnecessary movement. These
comprehensive lockdowns are usually activated in response to urgent
and severe threats, including scenarios like active shooter incidents,
major security breaches, or the presence of a dangerous intruder on the
premises.
Partial Lockdown
A partial lockdown is a less strict security measure that restricts
movement within a facility but permits controlled access to certain
areas. It involves securing specific zones or limiting entry to particular
parts of a building while maintaining some movement in others. Partial
lockdowns are typically put in place when there's a potential threat or
danger in a specific area of a facility but not across the entire premises.
For instance, in the event of a chemical spill in one section of a building,
a partial lockdown may be activated to contain the affected area and
prevent the spread of hazardous materials.
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Shelter-in-Place Lockdown
Shelter-in-place lockdowns aim to ensure individuals' safety by having them remain inside a building
or structure. Rather than limiting movement within the facility, people are instructed to stay indoors,
secure doors and windows, and find refuge in designated safe areas. This type of lockdown is
frequently employed in response to environmental hazards like extreme weather, natural disasters, or
incidents involving hazardous materials. The purpose of shelter-in-place lockdowns is to shield
individuals from external threats and guarantee their safety while they are indoors.
BASICS OF FIRE
SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM
“Fire is a good servant, but a very bad master.”
– American Proverb
Introduction
A vehicle-based fire suppression system is designed to detect, control, and extinguish fires while
minimizing damage and protecting occupants and property. An engine bay and cabin fire
suppression system is designed to protect the engine compartment and interior cabin of vehicles,
trains, and airplanes. It is also essentially used in industrial, commercial, or high-performance settings
where traditional firefighting methods may not work effectively.
A manual fire suppression system for engine bays typically includes fire
extinguishers that contain fire-suppressing agents, strategically placed nozzles
or sprinklers, a manual activation mechanism, appropriate mounting
hardware, and the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure
proper functionality. Engine bays require manual fire suppression systems for
safety in high-risk environments. These systems allow for quick response to fires,
reducing damage and downtime.
Heat and fire detection sensors are placed strategically in the engine compartment
to detect any increases in temperature or the presence of flames. They send a
signal to the control unit, which processes the information to determine if there's a
fire. If a fire is confirmed, the system activates the suppression process by releasing a
fire-suppressing agent from a container, distributing it through a network of pipes or
conduits, and covering critical points with nozzles or dispensers. Some systems also
have backup power sources and alarms or warnings. Automatic fire suppression
systems are commonly used in environments where there is a high risk of fire, such as
in industrial, high-rise buildings, construction, mining, agriculture, and heavy-duty
vehicles and aircrafts.
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Automatic Fire Suppression System (passenger cabin)
An Automatic Fire Suppression System is a safety system designed to detect and
suppress fires within vehicles and aircrafts, protecting passengers and containing
fires.Passenger cabin fire suppression systems include smoke, fire, and temperature
sensors that send signals to a control unit, which activates a suppression agent
container filled with foam, gas, or other extinguishing substances. A release
mechanism opens valves or initiates other mechanisms that allow the agent to be
distributed through a network of pipes or conduits with nozzles or dispensers to
ensure efficient coverage. Some systems are equipped with alarms to alert
occupants to take appropriate action.
Manual Fire Suppression System (passenger cabin)
A Manual Fire Suppression System allows passengers or drivers to manually
extinguish fires in a vehicle's or aircraft’s cabin, preventing fire spread and ensuring
safety.
The core component of the fire extinguisher system in passenger cabins is a
portable extinguisher specifically designed to quickly and effectively put out small
fires. It is secured in a mounting bracket and equipped with an easily activated
operating mechanism and firefighting agent. Clear safety instructions are printed
on the extinguisher, and regular maintenance is necessary to ensure functionality
and readiness for use.
Passenger cabins equipped with manual fire suppression systems add an extra layer
of safety, allowing occupants to quickly respond to fire emergencies. These systems
are not a replacement for proper fire prevention and evacuation procedures, but
can effectively contain small fires, saving lives and reducing property damage.
Conclusion
In summary, the choice between manual and automatic fire suppression systems
depends on factors such as the level of risk, available resources, and the critical
nature of the area being protected. Manual systems offer more control and are
cost-effective but depend on human response, while automatic systems provide
rapid response and continuous protection but come at a higher cost. Often, a
combination of both systems might be employed to ensure comprehensive fire
protection.
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SAFEGUARDING HUMANITARIAN
OPERATIONS: STRATEGIES FOR
SECURITY AND ACCEPTANCE IN
CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS
Humanitarian organizations operating globally face In the context of countries like Pakistan, traditional
an array of security challenges, particularly when deterrence tactics associated with armed
working in conflict zones, disaster-prone areas, or peacekeeping are often inappropriate and
hostile environments. The inherent risks associated counterproductive for NGOs. Instead, the emphasis
with these situations demand comprehensive should be on collaboration, trust-building, and
strategies to ensure the safety and security of addressing the root causes of conflict through
humanitarian workers. Here we explore the engagement and development. Long-term success
importance of acceptance, protection, and security lies in a humanitarian focus that prioritizes sustainable
strategies and offer practical steps for organizations strategies over coercive measures.
operating in such complex landscapes.
In conclusion, adeptly traversing the intricate terrains
Acceptance, a pivotal ongoing process, begins well of acceptance, protection, and conflict resolution
before project implementation and extends beyond demands a sagacious and forward-thinking
its completion. The overall acceptance of the paradigm from humanitarian organizations. Through
organization within the community is a key security the judicious implementation of recommended
strategy, as it influences the success of current and strategies encompassing stakeholder engagement,
future projects. To enhance acceptance, cultural acumen, sophisticated multi-layered
engagement with stakeholders should surpass protection methodologies, and a resolute
routine meetings, involving two-way dialogues commitment to collaborative efforts, international
through workshops, community forums, and NGOs stand poised to amplify their influence. In so
feedback mechanisms. This engagement should doing, they not only fortify the well-being of their
extend internally and externally, encompassing local personnel but also guarantee the triumph of their
government, community groups, beneficiaries, undertakings within the exigent environs of regions
donors, and media. Furthermore, respecting existing such as Pakistan.
local structures and fostering cultural sensitivity by
adapting activities to local customs and traditions
are essential steps in building trust.
Cybersecurity and
emerging technologies
in 21st century
Introduction
Currently, we are passing through a phase in which internet is
playing most vital part in our daily life. Whatever we are doing like a
student, a university professor, a senior civil servant, a doctor, a
housewife etc., we simply cannot think to move forward without the
internet. Like electricity and water, it has entered in our life as basic
need. We should not forget that criminals are using this cyber space
for the same purpose we are using it. This has become their lifeline
as the entire underworld of criminals has switched over to virtual
world instead of physical world. Few years back, all our law
enforcement infrastructure was based on physical institution like
police station, FIA, intelligence services and other allied paramilitary
force to handle to different level of criminals, starting from a street
crime moving further to finical crimes, human trafficking, gun
running, crypto currencies and many other, all are dependent on
intent for their communication.
All above was a wonderful start but with the fast digital transformation, criminals took advantage and being
ahead of tide they become more successful due to use of fast emerging technologies like crypto currencies, the
criminals appeared to be more successful than the corresponding infrastructure to combat cybercrime. ahead
of tide they become more successful due to use of fast emerging technologies like crypto currency, the criminals
appeared to be more successful than the corresponding infrastructure to combat cyber crime.
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Q
How is the law and order situation in federal capital compare to other
provincial capitals?
A
significance for the Federal Capital as it affects the whole city, and
more often than not, the processions/protests/sit-ins/agitations from
all over Pakistan culminate at Islamabad being the federal capital.
Islamabad Police is maintaining law & order in the Federal Capital and
ensuring the safety of lives and property of citizens is one of the top
priorities of ICT Police.
.
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Q
What role does your department play in keeping the members of
society Safe and secure? Would you be able to reflect to the best
practices or steps being taken by the ITP that other relevant
department should follow or copy?
A
to control environmental pollution; and
to enforce traffic laws.
For the purpose, important intersections / crossings are covered
through deployment of traffic cops to regulate the traffic, apart from
enforcement. ITP Teams conduct periodical survey of the roads,
avenues and highways to highlight the black spots causing accidents
and damage to the life & property of road commuters. After
identification of such causes, safety measures are taken to
keep the society safe.
Q
What is the vision of ITP and any initiative ITP would like to
introduce?
A
Efficiency
Equality
Transparency
Courtesy
ITP continues to introduce workable IT backed interventions for
improving its public service delivery.
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Q
Tell us a bit about the trainings that ITP staff undergoes and any area
you think need more focus in training i.e. fire safety, first aid, scene
safety after the accident etc.
A
arranged at Police Training College. After posting in ITP, the road
safety awareness team arranges lectures about public dealing and
issuance of challan tickets to the violators. Besides, accident
management courses are also being arranged for traffic police
officers at Police Training College, Islamabad.
Q
what are the main challenges ITP staff face generally and what support
you think should be provided by the private sector under Corporate
social responsibility?
A
4. Increase in vehicular population.
The deployment of traffic police is based on a 12-hour shift
which fluctuate with a lot of VVIP duties as well as law & order duties
due to which, the officers of ITP suffer from various health issues that
predominantly include lung diseases. The private sector can support
the ITP staff by facilitating them at prominent/well-established
educational, health & training set- ups owned or governed by private
sector.
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A
tickets issued so far.
Dissemination of SMS for issuance of new driving licenses and
reminders for renewal before thirty days of expiry.
Registration of 994 FIRs against repeated one way violators on the
charge of careless driving under section 279 PPC.
Introduction of Point System and suspension of driving Licenses: 1516
driving licenses have been suspended.
16275 vehicles and 35811 motorcycles impounded.
5999 violation tickets on underage driving.
Q
what problems does ITP staff face during rescue in the aftermath of any
road accident as first responders?
A
The accident approach time is 05/10 minutes, however, ITP staff has
specialized training about dealing the road accidents. ITP Staff collects
evidence from the spot and produces the same in the court of law, if
required, after preparation of accident maps.
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A
is performing its lawful duties without any discrimination and
committed to provide best services to the
citizens. The road users should also cooperate with the ITP staff for
safe journey on roads and making the Federal Capital a model
society at international level.
Q Which sector / area is infamous for road accidents and what type of
vehicles are generally more involved in the traffic accidents?
The record shows that most of the accidents are happened due to
human behavior i.e. careless / negligence driving & pedestrian
crossing etc. and 31% accidents took place in residential areas due to
unawareness about road safety laws. Generally, accidents are
A
happened on Margalla Road, Srinagar Highway, Kernal Sher Khan
Shaheed Road (IJP Road) and Expressway.
Q
Referring to Ignorance of law is not a excuse, how
does ITP manage to do effective awareness
campaigns.
A
ITP regularly airs road safety messages through ITP FM Radio 92.4 and
also utilizes print, electronic and social media platforms (Twitter,
Facebook and Web TV) for the awareness of road users inculcating the
road safety tips from time to time.
Q
How can we further improve law and order & road safety situation in
federal capital with use of advance technology/ AI (integration of police
15 data with safe city cameras so the any criminal or absconder is
pointed out)
Road users should follow the traffic laws for their safety and security.
Moreover, it would be easy to make analysis through
A
safe city data and to manage the weak areas for improved public
service delivery. Utilization of safe city cameras is an effective tool to
manage the traffic. Hotel eye (Software) is beneficial to
apprehend the P.Os. and court absconders. ITP is also striving to
integrate criminals record and challan record with driving license
software through CNIC of applicants to pin point the criminals.
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Q
Please suggest some useful tips on road safety and how can risk of
road accident be mitigated.
Road users are required to follow the traffic rules their safety and
prevention of road accidents: -
Minutely check the condition of vehicle before driving
Plan your journey well in advance
A
Do vehicle maintenance and pre-trip inspections
Set all devices, mirrors and controls prior to driving.
Always use seat belt while driving
Drive within prescribed speed limit
Never use cell phones while driving
Take short rests during long distance travelling
Use pedestrian bridges/zebra crossings while crossing the roads
Keep in designated lane, frequent lane changes prohibited
Bikers should ride their bikes with safety helmet in extreme left of
the road and do not use fast lane
RESCUE 1122
EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Rescue-1122 Progress & Achievements in KP 2023
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UNDERSTANDING ACTIVE
SHOOTERS:
MOTIVATIONS, RISKS, AND
MITIGATING STRATEGIES
The menace of active shooters poses a significant threat to public safety, demanding a nuanced
understanding of their motivations, the widespread risks they present, and effective strategies for
mitigation. This article explores the multifaceted nature of active shooter incidents, delving into
preventive measures, training and education, communication strategies, and the critical phases of
response.
Karachi, once called the city of lights, now has 12 April 2023, 7:30AM; massive fire broke out
long been grappling with a host of challenges in a factory in sector 16-B of Karachi’s Gabol
that have transformed its landscape from a Town. The cause of the fire was identified as a
thriving metropolis to a city in distress. Despite short circuit, though the fire proved to be a
being a vital contributor to the nation’s huge financial and infrastructural loss for the
economy, Karachi’s plight is evident in its owners no casualties or injuries were
crumbling infrastructure, regulatory chaos, and a reported.
web of governance complexities. On the night of 13 April 2023, a massive fire
There has been a notable enhancement in fire broke out in a garment factory in the New
safety standards throughout the outgoing year Karachi Industrial Area. Reportedly the cause
at commercial buildings, yet 2023 witnessed of the blaze isn’t known. According to
tragic outcomes. A total of 41 lives were lost, and witnesses’ grey smoke suddenly rose from the
98 individuals suffered burn injuries in numerous factory. The fire was almost extinguished
fire incidents, resulting in significant financial when a collapse occurred, leading to the
losses. death of the four firefighters who were on
The Fire Brigade Department's annual report duty at that moment.
disclosed over 2,150 fire incidents, with January A raging fire broke out in a factory located in
recording the highest at 356 and August and Karachi’s Landhi Industrial Area on Friday, July
September experiencing the least with 100 and 28. Causing no casualties, but posing a
103 incidents, respectively. Saddar Fire Station significant challenge for firefighting teams,
topped the list with 186 complaints, followed by said a senior administration official. The
Central Fire Station (154), Nazimabad Fire Station incident was classified as a third-degree fire,
(152), and others. Notably, Emergency Rescue due to which one side of the factory’s roof
Hawke's Bay Fire Station and Cattle Colony Fire collapsed.
Station received no complaints due to their On the morning of 25 November 2023, a
dysfunctional status. The report highlighted the short-circuited generator caused a fire on the
lowest volume of fire complaints at fourth floor of RJ shopping mall, which at that
Superhighway and New Truck Stand fire stations. time held around 60 people. The fire spread
quickly causing the building to be evacuated
Some of the major fire incidents of Karachi, listed immediately and causing extensive property
below: damage. Around 11 casualties and 35 injuries
On 27th April 2023, a fire broke out in the were reported.
coach of a Karachi Express Train early in the Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, massive fire broke
morning. At least seven casualties were out in Ayesha Manzil engulfing the six-storey
reported. Tragedy struck when the train was commercial-cum-residential building.
leaving Karachi for Lahore.
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The fire was declared 'third degree' and erupted Almost all of them shared similar feelings and
around 5:47 pm (local time). The fire reportedly, experiences. A popular approach is to blame the
erupted due to a short circuit in a furniture store lack of legislation & poor implementation /
and quickly spread to other shops that were a regulating machinery. However, the short-sighted
part of the furniture market situated under the commercial angle & a poor perception of risk
building. Soon the whole building was engulfed plays a dominant role in disregarding the basic
in the raging fire, putting around 250 shops and precautionary measures as well as mitigating
450 apartments at risk. actions. Although we see many accidents
The abovementioned incidents are a small occurring in a very short span of time, the
glimpse of 2023, the same kind of major fire incident frequency for individual enterprises is
incidents occurred in yester years. Some will be very low and this results in a poor sense of
remembered for years, for instance the Site Area vulnerability in these organizations.
factory fire, where 300 plus people lost their lives, Consequently, any investment in preventive and
mostly laborers, the sole bread earners of their mitigative measures is considered superfluous.
families. The second such incident took place at Even the insurers attach greater priority to
Karachi cooperative market, located in the heart underwriting policies than to assessing the risks &
of Karachi Saddar. Luckily no lives were lost in the risk control measures of the insured due to a
incident, but 200 -300 shops were burnt to ashes, highly competitive insurance market. Insurers can
with an estimated loss of 5 to 10 billion, as play a very important role in ensuring that the
reported by Geo TV. industries, business organizations & commercial
plazas implement proper risk-based fire control
As per fire safety experts, 90% of the buildings in measures. However, the challenge remains with
Karachi, are not safe due to: large and small residential buildings which are
Poor quality Electrical wirings & equipment’s generally not covered by insurance. Although
Lack of proper maintenance building laws are present, their implementation is
Lack of inspections & Implementation by the practically non-existent. For this sector, public
concerned government bodies awareness programs are needed to sensitize the
Lack of Safety sense, by the occupants and public towards these issues as well as to ensure
even the customers visiting the buildings strict implementation by the approving and
No evacuations, drills, no training, or inspection authorities. Additionally, all the
awareness relevant components including Architects,
builders, contractors & safety professionals also
If we talk about fire incidents of PTC, Share-e- need to play their role in this.
Faisal, RJ Mall, Rashid Minhas Rd & Arshi Shopping
mall and Ayesha Manzil for instance, all these Lastly, this is a collective issue which needs
fires started due to short circuit which occurred special attention like any other important issue.
through their panel boards as these are not Strict implementation of Building Code of
properly maintained or even properly installed, Pakistan Fire Safety Provisions – 2016, is needed
i.e. component protection plates missing, lugs across the board. But for this, a positive will is
and glands missing, wiring not dressed, plastic needed from all the stakeholders or else we will
tape used for joints and marking. No proper lock keep witnessing such incidents in future as well
& key system, use of low-quality wires, for the unfortunately. We will talk on the same for few
sake of saving money. days, then we forget and get busy in our lives.
During the preparation of this article, many Remember, a single human life does matter.
renowned Safety Professionals were consulted Pakistan Zindabad.
with some having expertise of over 30 years in
the field of Occupational Health & Safety.
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