04/01/2017
Managing your personal security.
In supports of the Federal Government CVE operations and towards cooperation's with the NSCDC in availing the public with security management procedures. AMS Training Limited as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility CSR we will continue to publish periodically proper security procedures we teaches our clients at our security training facilities to aid members of the public on security preventive and awareness processes.
Lesson 1
Personal Safety Procedures
A criminal attack against you or your family can take place at any post, as can a fire or other disaster. However, you can influence what happens to you by assuming more responsibility for your own security.
The information presented in this booklet is general. Not all the information applies to all posts. Ask for area specific information from your local Police or NSCDC office.
Residential Security
Residential security is a critical component of any personal security program. The following guidelines should be used in reviewing your residential security.
All entrances, including service doors and gates, should have quality locks--preferably deadbolt. Before sleeping or leaving your homes daily,
Check your:
Front Door
Rear Door
Garage Door(s)
Service Door(s)
Patio Door
Sliding Glass Door
Gate
Swimming Pool Gate
Guest House Door(s).
Don't leave keys "hidden" outside the home. Leave an extra key with a trusted neighbor or colleague.
Keep all external doors locked even when you or family members are at home.
Have window locks installed on all windows and please get used to using them.
Lock louvered windows--especially on the ground floor.
Have locks installed on your fuse boxes and external power sources.
If you have window grilles and bars, review fire safety. Don't block bedroom windows with permanent grilles if the windows may be used for emergency egress.
If you have burglar or intrusion alarms, check and use them.
Keep at least one fire extinguisher on each floor, and be sure to keep one in the kitchen. Show family members and household help how to use them.
Periodically check smoke detectors and replace batteries when necessary.
Keep flashlights in several areas in the house. Check the batteries often, especially if you have children in your home. (They love to play with flashlights!)
A family dog can be a deterrent to criminals. But remember, even the best watch-dog can be controlled by food or poison. Do not install separate "doggy doors" or entrances. They also can admit small intruders.
Choose a location that offers the most security. The less remote, the safer your home will be, particularly in a neighborhood close to police and fire protection.
Know your neighbors. Develop a rapport with them and offer to keep an eye on each other's homes, especially during trips.
If you observe any unusual activity, report it immediately to the nearest NSCDC or Police Stations
Establish safe family living patterns. If you understand the importance of your contribution to the family's overall security, the entire household will be safer.
While at home, you and your family should rehearse safety drills and be aware of procedures to escape danger and get help.
Educate family members and domestic help in the proper way to answer the telephone at home.
Vary daily routines; avoid predictable patterns.
Know where all family members are at all times.
Establishing a Safe haven in your home.
A safe haven is the most defensive position in your house.
Follow three basic steps in setting up a safe-haven in your home:
Designate an internal room;
Install a two-way communications system or telephone; and
Furnish the safehaven with an emergency kit.
It is highly unlikely you would spend more than a few hours in a safehaven; however, the supplies listed below are suggested for your maximum safety. you may need to consult a security officer to tell you more about how to select and secure your safehaven.
The following is a checklist of possible safehaven supplies.
Fire extinguisher
Fresh water
5-day supply of food
Candles, matches, flashlight
Extra batteries
Bedding
Toilet facilities
Sterno stove, fuel
Shortwave or other radio
Medical/first aid kit
Other Items for your comfort
For more information on Personal security planning and Management, please call:
AMS Training Nigeria Limited
3 Malcolm Frasier Street,
Asokoro, Abuja
08038700701
07055555243
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