Module 13:

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Module 13 Security Management During the Event
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Learning Objectives

• List the elements of security management
• Recognize tactical operations and crisis
  management techniques
• Identify how and when to apply NIMS to a serious
  incident

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Overview

• Pre-event briefings
• Supervision
• Command center operations
• Tactical response and crisis management
  techniques
• Fluid communications
• System redundancy
• Application of NIMS

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Special Event Management Pre-Event Briefing

• Critical to event success
• Sets the tone for expectations
• Clarifies roles and responsibilities
• Addresses questions and directives

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Examples of Key Points

• Equipment/personnel check
• Credentials and access
• Entrance screening
• Vehicle searches
• Critical incident sheets and exit routes
• Weather and intelligence updates
• Relief schedule and contact lists

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Event Traffic Briefing

• Vests and traffic wands
• Emergency entrances/exit routes
• Cones and barricades
• VIP entrance
• Restricted access roads
• Vehicle placard board
• Traffic diversion plan
• Parking locations

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Palm Cards

• Include critical information including emergency
  codes and contact numbers
• Distributed at pre-event briefing

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Supervisors Role

• Understand event as fluid
• Adjust to changing conditions and incidents
• Understand chain of command
• Establish and maintain reporting procedures

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Supervisors Checklist

• Distribute personnel duties and responsibilities.
• Shift personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate responses to emergency events or calls
  for assistance.
• Know available assets and resources.
• Ensure coverage of sensitive areas/checkpoints.
• Be familiar with venue.
• Address complaints and manage requests.

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Command Center Operations

• Prepared and staffed for all calls/requests for
  assistance related to the event
• Maintains a redundant system of communications
• Staffed by officer in charge (or second in
  command), facility representatives, and sworn
  personnel

The command center is the lifeblood of the entire
event.
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Command Center Checklist

• Maintain communications interoperability.
• Inform supervisors and personnel of changes or
  unusual activity.
• Conduct timely intelligence briefings and weather
  updates.
• Maintain up-to-date schedule and roster.
• Possess emergency call list and site map.
• Answer calls for service and coordinate
  interagency communications specific to the event.

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Tactical Considerations

• Event size/scope determines need for tactical
  response.
• Unit may be on site or on call.
• Intergovernmental agreement may provide tactical
  team where SWAT is unavailable.
• Plans should cover worst-case scenario.

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Homeland Security Presidential Directive HSPD-5

• The objective of the United States Government is
  to ensure that all levels of government across
  the Nation have the capability to work
  efficiently and effectively together, using a
  national approach to domestic incident
  preparedness.

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National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• Developed as ordered by Homeland Security
  Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5)
• A single, comprehensive approach to domestic
  incident management
• Requires NIMS and ICS for incident management
  every day

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NIMS Use vs. Notification

• NIMS-ICS use is required by HSPD-5.
• NIMS notification is required during major
  incidents involving federal participation.

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Example of NIMS Notification

• Police/fire activate NIMS
• Local emergency services notified
• Local emergency services notify county/state
  emergency management
• State notifies the Homeland Security Operations
  Center (HSOC)

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Conclusion
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Tabletop Exercise
Continuation of Module 1 Tabletop Exercise,
Pre-Planning for Major Events
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