Post on 14-Apr-2017
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SHOOTERS, STALKERS & STICKUPS Preparing Your Sta/on for Hometown Disaster
Tom Hughes Senior Consultant & Operating Manager
A STALKER HACKS THE TALENT EMAIL.
NEWS CREWS IN PERIL.
A DEADLY FIRE BREAKS OUT AT YOUR CLUB EVENT.
A SHOOTER IN YOUR BUILDING.
IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU
THE HEBDO MASSACRE WAS CARRIED OUT BY ONLY TWO ARMED SHOOTERS.
Management Ignored the Warnings
THE GUNMEN WERE TERRORIST AFFILIATED, MOTIVATED BY RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DISLIKE FOR A CARTOON. THEY ENTERED THE BUILDING WITH EASE.
THEY KILLED 11 PEOPLE AND INJURED 12 MORE.
THE CHARLIE HEBDO ATTACK
THEY PUBLICLY WARNED THEY WERE COMING.
SHOOTER WAS FORMER COLLEAGUE AND KNEW OPERATION.
Public Access = Clear & Present Danger
REPORTER & CAMERAMAN, DISLIKED BY SHOOTER, WORKED TOGETHER ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY, PROVIDING EASY TARGET. STAFF HAD NO PERSONAL SAFETY TRAINING, SECURITY PLAN.
LIVE REMOTE PROVIDED EXTRA “FAME” MOTIVE TO SHOOTER.
WDBJ-‐TV MURDERS
STATION IGNORED WARNING SIGNS.
The Rhode Island Nightclub Fire
WHEN EVENTS GO WRONG
100 DEAD, INCLUDING WHJY EMCEE/HOST, MIKE GONSALVES.
MORE INJURED.
A SECURITY GUARD/BOUNCER STOPPED PATRONS FROM USING THE STAGE EXIT, SAYING, “IT’S JUST FOR THE BAND.”
WPRI-‐TV PAID $30 MILLION TO SETTLE CLAIMS BECAUSE ITS CAMERA GUY BLOCKED THE EXIT.
CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO PAID $22 MILLION IN CLAIMS.
MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO HOST STALKED FOR MONTHS.
Visibility Belies Vulnerability. Appropriate AcZon Results in PosiZve Outcome.
FEAR FORCED TALENT TO TAKE EXTENDED LEAVE. RESTRAINING ORDERS PROVIDED LITTLE SATISFACTION. HOME COMPROMISED.
STALKER APPREHENDED, ENTERS GUILTY PLEA AND SENTENCED.
MARY LUCIA STALKER
PERSONAL PROTECTION REQUIRED. STATION ACTS APPROPRIATELY.
PROTECT AGAINST A STALKER
TAKE THREATENING LETTERS, EMAILS, TELEPHONE CALLS AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS SERIOUSLY.
STALKERS HAPPEN IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE, BUT
THEY ARE A NORM IN ENTERTAINMENT.
IMMEDIATELY REPORT SUSPICIOUS OR AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR TO THE POLICE.
LIMIT SOLO CAR TRAVEL AND ALWAYS CHANGE ROUTES. PLAN YOUR ROUTE IN ADVANCE.
WALK BETWEEN BUILDING AND CARS IN GROUPS OF AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE.
CARRY A WHISTLE AND/OR PEPPER SPRAY. YES, GUYS, TOO.
NEVER USE STAIRS, EXCEPT IN A FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST USE THEM, DO SO IN GROUPS. DO NOT ANSWER UNFAMILIAR TELEPHONE CALLS OR OPEN DOORS TO STRANGERS.
BEWARE ANY FACE THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW, BUT SEE FREQUENTLY.
IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED, CROSS THE STREET OR DRIVE YOUR CAR BACK IN THE OTHER DIRECTION.
DON’T WAIT FOR POLICE, FEMA OR MILITARY. THEY MAY ARRIVE FAR TOO LATE OR NOT AT ALL. .
In Today’s World, If You Want To Enjoy ‘Freedom Of Speech” Without Limits, Expect Bad Guys To Exercise “Freedom Of AcUon.” Fame Carries Risks.
DON’T IGNORE WARNING SIGNS OR THREATS.
AS AN ABSOLUTE LAST RESORT, ATTACK THE ATTACKER.
KNOW TWO ESCAPE ROUTES/EXITS. GET OUT OF THE BUILDING IF YOU CAN.
SECURITY LESSONS FOR BROADCASTERS
WRITTEN PREPARATION PLANNING AND REPETITIVE TRAINING ARE THE KEYS TO YOUR SURVIVAL.
IF ESCAPE IS IMPOSSIBLE, LOCK AN OFFICE, TURN OFF LIGHTS AND HIDE.
YOUR JOB IS TO SURVIVE.
CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE REGULARLY. BE UNPREDICTABLE.
LISTEN TO YOUR INTERNAL DANGER WARNING BELL.
PROVIDE TRAINING TO YOUR TEAM.
ENTERTAINMENT AND BROADCAST COMPANIES ARE UNUSUALLY “SOFT TARGETS.” BAD GUYS KNOW THAT MEDIA & ENTERTAINERS ARE RARELY TRAINED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES.
ANNOUNCERS STATE DYNAMIC OPINIONS THAT MAY NOT BE SHARED BY BAD GUYS.
MEDIA MAKES AN EVENT OF REPORTING ATTACKS ON MEDIA. BAD GUYS LOVE PUBLICITY.
PUBLICITY RECRUITS OTHERS TO THE BAD GUYS’ CAUSES. EASE OF ATTACK & LOTS OF PUBLICITY TURN BROADCASTERS, ENTERTAINMENT AND BIG VENUES INTO BIG TARGETS.
PUBLIC FIGURES ARE VALUED…AND SOFT…TARGETS
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VISIBLE SECURITY IN PLACE.
EASY DOOR ACCESS FROM STREET.
“HARD TARGET”
SAFETY VIGILANT CO-‐WORKERS.
WRITTEN EVACUATION PLAN..
CHANGE ROUTINES FREQUENTLY.
WHICH TARGET ARE YOU
“SOFT TARGET”
EMPLOYEES OR TALENTS WHO ARE WELL-‐KNOWN.
PREDICTABLE COMINGS AND GOINGS.
COMPLACENT BUILDING OR BUSINESS MANAGMENT.
FREQUENTLY ASSIGNED TO “LIVE” WORK IN PUBLIC
PLACES.
PRE-‐RECORDED CONTENT, NOT LIVE.
RECEIVED SAFETY TRAINING.
VISIBLE SECURITY IN PLACE.
“HARD TARGET”
CONSTANT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN EMPLOYEES.
WRITTEN EVACUATION PLAN.
WORKS WITH LOCAL 1ST RESPONDERS TO DETERMINE
RESPONSE BEFORE IT’S REACTIVE.
LOCK LOBBY AND OUTSIDE ACCESS DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
CREATE PHOTO IDS FOR VISITORS. COLLECT THEM WHEN THE VISITORS LEAVE.
BEST DEFENSES FOR BROADCAST FACILITIES
NEVER PROP OPEN DOORS “FOR A SMOKE.”
AVOID COMPLACENCY AND PREDICTABILITY.
INVEST IN A PROFESSIONALLY WRITTEN EMERGENCY PLAN.
LISTEN TO YOUR INSTINCTS.
TAKE THREATS SERIOUSLY. NEVER DISMISS INFORMATION.
PLAN AT LEAST TWO HIDING SPOTS AND LOCATE TWO NEARBY EXITS.
DEVELOP CODE WORDS TO WARN WORKERS OF DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.
• CARRY A PHONE LOADED WITH ALL EMERGENCY NAMES AND NUMBERS.
• LOAD DIRECTIONS TO TWO NEARBY HOSPITALS.
• PROVIDE A SMALL AMOUNT OF REGULATED CASH FOR EMERGENCIES.
• GIVE LIAISON AUTHORITY TO CANCEL OR POSTPONE THE EVENT.
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APPOINT A STAFF SECURITY LIAISON. .
HAVE AN AMBULANCE/EMTs ON-‐PREMISE.
BEST DEFENSES FOR EVENTS
HIRE LOCAL OFF-‐DUTY POLICE OFFICERS AND SUPPLEMENT WITH TEE SHIRT SECURITY.
MAINTAIN A “GO BAG” FIRST AID KIT, FLASHLIGHT, BATTERIES, FLAT OF WATER AND A BOX OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND WARM CLOTHING IN YOUR CARGO VAN.
DO NOT ALLOW TALENT TO ATTEND EVENTS ALONE, OR TRAVEL BY THEMSELVES TO GET THERE.
BUY INSURANCE SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT.
IF AIR TRAVEL IS INVOLVED, CREATE A HIGH-‐RISK TRAVELER PLAN & TRAIN TRAVELERS.
BE OBSERVANT. A FAN GOES TO SEE A PERSONALITY ONCE. A SECOND TIME MAY BE A COINCIDENCE, BUT A THIRD TIME IS PROBABLY A WARNING SIGN OF TROUBLE.
KEEP YOUR HEAD IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.
WHEN STALKERS BECOME STICK UP ARTISTS
COOPERATE. DO NOT LOOK AT THE ROBBER’S FACE.
BE RESPECTFUL.
• CARRY A “SECURITY WALLET.” • IF YOU CAN, HIDE A “TILE” TRACKER INSIDE A
CUSHIONY FOLD AND TURN OVER THE ROBBER’S LOCATION TO POLICE.
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IMMEDIATELY GIVE THE ROBBER WHAT HE WANTS:
ROBBERIES HAPPEN AND THEY CAN BE DANGEROUS.
IF YOU’RE OUT OF THE COUNTRY: • REGISTER WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT STEP PROGRAM. • FILE A POLICE REPORT OF ANY THEFT. • SEE THE US EMBASSY OR CONSULATE IF YOU LOSE YOUR
PASSPORT. • BE SURE YOU HAVE HEALTH AND EVACUATION INSURANCE
THAT APPLIES TO YOUR DESTINATION.
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DO YOUR HOMEWORK
INVOLVE EXPERTS EARLY IN THE PLANNING PROCESS. DOCTORS,
POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE MARSHAL, CROWD CONTROL, STATION
ATTORNEYS, HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND OTHERS.
ADVANCE PLANNING AND COMMUNICATION IS ALWAYS PREFERABLE TO “BEGGING FORGIVENESS.”
PLANNING MAY MITIGATE YOUR LIABILITY IF SOMETHING BAD DOES HAPPEN.
KNOW YOUR ESCAPE ROUTES AND HIDING PLACES.
POST TRAINED PEOPLE AT ALL EXITS. REMIND ATTENDEES OF
EXIT LOCATIONS ON THE WAY INTO THE EVENT OR
BEFORE IT BEGINS. CREATE A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK OF KEY PEOPLE.
INVEST IN METAL DETECTORS AND PEOPLE WHO KNOW HOW TO USE THEM.
DRILL, BABY! DRILL!
CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE.
LIMIT ACCESS TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.
INVEST IN YOUR SAFETY AND THOSE YOU MUST PROTECT.
KNOW YOUR HIDING PLACES AND SAFE LOCATIONS.
USE YOUR SENSES AND PAY ATTENTION TO THEM.
IN A STRESSFUL SITUATION, YOU WILL DO WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND TRAIN TO DO. TRAIN LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT. IT DOES.
NEVER RELY ON MILITARY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SAVE YOU. THEY’LL BE BUSY. YOUR SECURITY IS ON YOU.
BE OBSERVANT OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS, INCLUDING PEOPLE.
CREATE AN EMERGENCY SURVIVAL PLAN AND SHARE IT WITH STAKEHOLDERS.
BE PREPARED.
BEWARE OF UNFAMILIAR FACES YOU SEE THREE TIMES OR MORE.
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