ABSTRACT
This chapter supplements the compendium of emergency management perspectives in this book. It is intended to assist in the preparation of response personnel to a variety of emergencies, both human and natural. The chapter offers insight into the security assessment and emergency planning process in an effort to develop effective plans that are collectively understood, rehearsed, and adopted by all concerned. The security assessment process, the development of appropriate recommendations, and the effective implementation of remedies are no different. Management plays a pivotal role in the security process of any organization. The organization chart in many organizations reflects the structure of the organization and the relative interaction, by virtue of the respective division’s or office’s position (high or low) often dictates its power and financial resources and control. Access control is fraught with potential security lapses due to the multipurpose functions of the entry and exit points.
