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Bulk-Power Physical Security R4 Assessment R5 Planning R6 Review

PSE Provides Unaffiliated 3rd Party Critical Infrastructure Protection Consulting Services

• Physical Security Assessment & Vulnerability Studies

• Electronics Security Engineering & Enterprise Monitoring

• Bid Specifications/Drawings & Project Management

• 3rd Party Plan Review, Test & Commissioning

RELIABILITY STANDARD COMPLIANCE NERC CIP-014-1

PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, LLC Pennbrook Business Center 1010 Church Road Lansdale, PA 19446 Tel. 215-661-1600 www.profsyseng.com

30 YEARS + STRATEGY + SPECIFICATIONS + TECHNOLOGY

Critical Infrastructure Protection of Electrical Utilities The purpose of the Reliability Standard is to enhance physical security measures for the most critical Bulk Power System facilities, excluding generation and power plants, to lessen the overall vulnerability of Bulk Power Systems against physical attacks. The Commission directed NERC to develop Reliability Standard CIP-014-1 as an informational filing. The intent is to follow the rule based on its effective date.

The requirements of the CIP directive institute specific unaffiliated review or simultaneous preparation of risk mitigation

strategies and physical security specifications and plans by a third party consultant. The requirements are specific in that the qualifications of the third party reviewer have electrical power, physical security, and related experience on a high level with critical asset protection and significant demonstrated experience with law enforcement, and government or military physical security expertise.

Security Assessment Planning and Specification CapabilitiesThe vulnerability assessment and implementation require completion during the Transmission Operators (TOP) communication and threat evaluation–spanning a time period of 120 days to conform a satisfactory security plan and 60 days for third party review. Non-compliance means instituting of a Violation Severity Level (VSL) and fines.

With thousands of critical high voltage transformers at possible sites throughout the United States, the identification and classification of those sites in close cooperation with a third party at the threat assessment and vulnerability level stage is required in most cases to meet the total requirement of 180 days through third party review.

Clear Consulting BenefitsEnergy transmission distributors and owners are able to gain strategic advantage in meeting approved CIP-014-1 implementation plans and offsetting VOF/VSL (Violations and Fines) by using our Security Technical Assistance Reliability Team with individuals having significant fence and barrier design, electronic surveillance experience, access control knowledge, geo-based physical security information systems (PSIM), and the ability to address unusual physical security applications through hundreds of past deployments throughout the United States.

The CIP START program with

PSE stands for Critical

Infrastructure Protection

through PSE’s Security

Technical Assistance

Reliability Team. We are cleared

and vetted individuals with

demonstrated law enforcement,

federal government, and military physical

and electronic security

expertise with approved electrical,

nuclear, and generation

security assessment and design experience.

We are active as Chapter Executive

through ASIS International participation

and many other critical

infrastructure programs.

Physical Security Standard Compliance Overview

Critical Substation



Inspection Services ❖ Whether code evaluation and enforcement issues or good practice standards conformance, collaborative efforts of our staff with client and contractors produce safe and effective plans to allow judicious and respectful use of facilities for licensing and inspection. Compliance with local, state, and national codes as adopted is assured with our field-tested staff.

Systems Fitness and Assessment ❖ Our staff knows operations of mission critical facilities for emergency operations, high security detainees, maximum security prisons, nuclear facilities and transportation hubs. Major project coordination for test and acceptance have been accomplished by our staff using iPads and surface tablets for accuracy, reproducibility, and consistency.

Testing Services ❖ Critical security electronics ❖ High security hardware ❖ High security fencing ❖ Detention electronics ❖ Programmable logic control ❖ Duress systems – wireless/wired ❖ Security intercoms ❖ Fire alarm/smoke detection ❖ Emergency evacuation ❖ Perimeter detection ❖ Gates, barriers, sallyports ❖ GUI screens and navigation ❖ CCTV surveillance and recording

Fitness Programs ❖ Deployment of gear and equipment in most technical facilities demands conformance to testing and certification programs for assurance of capital expenditures, life cycle cost maximization, least cost maintenance programs, operational requirements, and warranty response issues. A Record-of Fitness includes regular operations review, establishing maintenance strategies, and record keeping to place and keep registration current.

Our Assessment Services have

been utilized to assess a range

of properties from an entire

city’s justice and prison facilities

super-maximum detention facilities.

Our engineers perform testing

for security, communications,

and life safety systems.

PSE has surveyed dozens of

detention and correctional

facilities totalling over 5 million SF.

Security Conditions Assessment & Fitness Evaluation



Inspection Services❖ Whether code evaluation and enforcement issues or homeland security standards

conformance, collaborative efforts of our staff with client and contractors produce safe and effective plans to allow judicious and respectful use of facilities for licensing and inspection. Compliance with local, state, and national codes as adopted is assured with our field-tested staff.

Systems Testing and Commissioning❖ Our staff holds advanced educational degrees and provides years of experience

with building and site systems. Projects having significant complexities, as well as those costing over $400 million, have been tested and commissioned, yielding smooth occupancy transition with minimal readjustment

Commissioning Services and Inspection Services❖ K-rated access/perimeter fencing ❖ Linear intrusion detection❖ Volumetric intrusion detection❖ Intelligent video assessment❖ Fire alarm/smoke detection❖ Access Control/alarm monitoring❖ Command/control/communication❖ Emergency evacuation/mass notification❖ Control systems – pneumatic and electro-mechanical

3rd Party Programs❖ Deployment of gear and equipment in most technical facilities demands

conformance to testing and certification programs for assurance of capital expenditures, life cycle cost maximization, least cost maintenance programs, operational requirements, and warranty response issues. Certification of contractors include 3rd party review of life safety, security, data and communications, acoustical, and noise and vibration control issues.

Without good design and

3rd party conformance

owners maybe liable for

enforcement actions and

significant fines by DHS and

TSA entities. Our inspection services have

been utilized to assess a range of properties from a 45-story building

under fire code violation to a maximum

security/limited access site

valued at over $130 million

in California. Our engineers

perform testing for critical power plants, life safety

systems, and 200 kilowatts

of lighting in corrosive

environments. Our

commissioning efforts save

clients time and money.

3rd Party Security Commissioning Inspections



Metro Washington, DC

Substation Security Assessment & EngineeringPotomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO)

PSE has over 20 years experience

providing comprehensive

professional engineering, design, and consulting services in

security, particularly

for utility and government

agency clients throughout

the U.S. The firm’s depth

of expertise is measurable in

the great number of our designs

in current operation, which

total several hundred and

equal over $2 billion in

construction costs.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC conducted a comprehensive security survey and high level risk/threat assessment of each PEPCO property specified by PEPCO, including all structures and their interiors, other improvements and facilities, the property perimeter, and the property immediately surrounding perimeters. This included a homeland security based threat assessment and risk mitigation recommendation plan for over 25 locations.

PSE’s services encompassed a comprehensive management-oriented physical security survey and risk/threat assessment for representative substation properties and facilities.

PSE provided the following:

❖ Analyzed the security requirements for each site to achieve adequate and cost-effective protection for facilities, equipment, and personnel ❖ Assessed adequacy of existing site security installations and systems in regard to the requirements ❖ Determined the existing risk with current security systems ❖ Provided recommendations concerning the security organization, operations, procedures, and security guard force composition ❖ Provided cost and benefit analysis

The emergency designs included:

❖ Card access control ❖ Perimeter surveillance ❖ Intrusion detection ❖ Physical control ❖ Enterprise access considerations



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC conducted a security study and implemented counter terrorist security deterrents for two dams, the 345kV/765kV high tension distribution Massena switchyard, and the water supply intake for the town of Massena, NY. A component of the study included cyber security for SCADA and telemetry systems.

The R.E. Moses Power Dam (FDR Power Project) is a critical power generation dam spanning the St. Lawrence River, and is shared with Canada. The Long Sault Dam is a critical water control dam on the St. Lawrence River, which is associated with the Moses Dam. The Massena switchyard is a critical feed to the NYPA electrical power distribution system. The study assessed the vulnerabilities of the facilities, documented the existing security measures, provided recommendations with alternatives, and provided a detailed construction cost estimate.

The Clark Energy Center is a major control center for electrical power distribution for NYPA and is manned 24 hours per day. The 345kV switchyard is a critical feed to the NYPA electrical power distribution system. The study assessed the vulnerabilities of the facilities, documented the existing security measures, provided alternatives and recommendations, and provided a detailed construction cost estimate. The CEC system will interface with the existing NYPA system-wide security control center located approximately 125 miles away, which will have remote control and monitoring capabilities of the CEC system.

Our consulting and specifications included:

❖ Perimeter barriers ❖ Intrusion detection ❖ Digital CCTV cameras ❖ Digital CCTV switching and recording ❖ Security lighting ❖ Interfacing with existing security power supplies ❖ Computer systems ❖ Security control center ❖ Cyber security analysis

Massena, New York

PSE provided a security study,

reports, and design services

to upgrade physical security

at this critical power plant

location

Switchyard, Control Center & Intake Security Study & DesignNY State Hydro Power Dams & Clark Energy Center



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided a complete technology package for Bloom Energy’s Natural Gas Fuel Cell Manufacturing Facility. This facility blends the latest in Green Power Generation Technology with a vision for a new model of American manufacturing. Our services included security, communications, audio/video presentation and video conferencing systems. These systems and networks will be spanning from Sunnyvale, California to Newark, Delaware and will eventually connect all energy servers installed worldwide. PSE successfully mixed IP networks with a keen sensitivity to a different kind of IP (Intellectual Property) to provide systems which support both Bloom’s digitally connected creative environment and the critical security elements needed to keep Bloom at the head of the Green power sector.

Security ❖ Access control ❖ IP video surveillance ❖ Video intercom ❖ Remote monitoring

Networks ❖ Wifi distribution ❖ Industrial network ❖ Data center planning

Communications ❖ Universal cabling distribution system ❖ Inside/outside plant communication ❖ IP telephone ❖ Video conferencing

Audio/Video ❖ Conference room presentation system

❖ Video conferencing

Sunnyvale, California & Newark, Delaware

PSE provided Bloom Energy

technical knowledge required to

successfully existing system to connect West

coast and East coast facilities.

Security, Communications, Networks & A/V Design ServicesBloom Energy



PSE’s Homeland Security

services have already been successfully implemented by entities in

the Chemical, Nuclear,

Transportation, and Healthcare industries. Our

services provide continuous innovations to aid in the

mitigation of risk and to develop

meaningful solutions to support the mission of

public safety in all aspects of

daily life.

Perimeter Security The Department of Homeland Security necessitates the use of performance based standards as found in the Code of Federal Regulations to prevent and protect against attacks, safeguard continued operation, and comply with federal requirements. PSE covers sectors such as Energy, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Transportation, Healthcare and Agriculture.

Our ability to meet the demands required by the Department of Homeland Security and the Code of Federal Regulations are a testament to the capabilities we provide. By meeting the best practices and performance based standards required in each sector, PSE is capable of providing specific recommendations, operations, and designs. Following DHS regulations and screenings, understanding and dissecting the Code of Federal Regulations, our services ensure new and existing sites are prepared for terrorist activities, sabotage, natural disasters, and crisis recovery.

Facility HardeningFacility Hardening requires the evaluation of the risks and threats making a facility vulnerable to internal and external threats. We do this for nuclear stations, correctional facilities, detention centers, youth detention centers, psychiatric and forensic hospitals, high value client sites and insurance applications. Catastrophic events are reviewed, both natural and man-made, intentional and unintentional, as well from insiders and outsiders. We “harden” the ability for a facility to withstand these events requires the identification, reduction and elimination of the possible threat. We will assess the likelihood, nature, and consequence of acts, events, or existing conditions that would threaten the sustainability of a facility. Once an assessment is complete, we will issue appropriate recommendations to ensure the survivability of a facility. The following steps are part of our Facility Hardening process:

❖ Our Hazard Analysis determines the likelihood or chance of a hazardous event occurring and the consequences of such an event. This involves investigating multiple scenarios that could impact the continued operation of a site.

❖ Our Vulnerability Assessment will identify critical assets and areas within a site that necessitate protection. We understand site vulnerabilities, layout, operations, and infrastructure coupling with passive, “green”, and less costly solutions.

❖ Our recommendations provide specialized guidance and design for improvements and upgrades recommended to limit damage to the sites critical infrastructure and protect community and employee populations, while increasing productivity, and decreasing loss of time and product.

Perimeter Security and Facility Hardening



Security Management• CPTED Crime Prevention Through

Environmental Design• Crime Exposure and Risk/Threat

Assessments• Site Surveys/Studies, Analyses and

Recommendations• Security Design and Planning for

Critical Facilities• Personnel Screening• Baggage Screening• Mail Screening• Contingency Planning and

Procedures• Applications Design and Engineering• Specification Preparation• Bid Analysis• Personnel Procedures and Training• Security Systems Integration and

Design• Perimeter Security Measures• Automatic Parking Ramp Controls• Security Safety Programs and

Training• Computer Security Measures• Workplace Violence Consulting• Equipment Sourcing and

Procurement Hardware Consulting

• ASTM Grade 1-4 Detention• UL Tool-Attack Resistance• ANSI/BHMA 1-3• Magnetic Locking• Strikes/Bolts/Locks• Hollow Metal Design• Polycarbonate Evaluation• Motorized Locking• Secure Openings Consulting• Electronic Controls• Life Safety Operations• Life Safety 101 Egress

With proper procedures

and controls, our clients’

staff, facilities, and operations perform to their

full potential. Supplying solutions

that properly safeguard facilities,

property, and people yields an

improved work environment,

mitigated losses, and reduced

liability for our clients.

Physical Security• Barriers• Virtually Impenetrable Fencing• Site and Border Fencing to 100 Acres or

100 Miles• Sallyports• Special Gate Design• PLC Controls• Optical/Physical Turnstiles• Mantraps/Enclosures• Locking Systems• Pneumatic/Electro-Mechanical

Systems Management • Systems Integration• Security Communications• Secure Site Analysis™• Enterprise Level Card Access• GUI/Touch Screen Door Control• Digital CCTV/DVR• Intrusion Detection• Correctional Systems• Motion Detection• Elevator Control• Systems Testing• Proprietary Monitoring

Security Specialties• Museums/Cultural• Healthcare/Laboratories• Hospitality/Casinos• Nuclear Site Protection• Corporate• Airport/Gates/SIDA• Train/Concourse• Juvenile Justice• Jails/Corrections• Forensic Facilities• K-12/Magnet/Private Schools• Parking• High-Rise Office/Residential

Physical & Electronic Security Technologies

Since 1998Since 1997

Since 1995



Hutchinson Island, Florida

Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS)Saint Lucie Nuclear Power Plant

Known as experts in

the perimeter detection and fencing fields

– our staff has planned,

designed, engineered and/

or evaluated hundreds of

intrusion and homeland

security applications

for defensive counter

measures.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided design analysis for the replacement of the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant’s Perimeter Intrusion Detection System. The plant’s perimeter line is approximately 7,500 ft. of varied terrain in a coastal environment, divided into 37 detection zones

PSE’s services included the following:

Research Existing Conditions ❖ Interviewed PIDS manufacturer ❖ Collected system performance and reliability data ❖ Obtained As-built documentation ❖ Determined equipment life expectancy and maintenance history

Security Assessments ❖ Assessment of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Regulatory Guide’s performance criteria for detection ❖ Comparison of microwave systems verses other technologies ❖ Verification of zoning layouts and multiplexing to prevent frequency interference ❖ Evaluation of double, triple, and quadruple stack volumetric detection designs ❖ Construction phasing requirements ❖ Cost analysis

Design of Replacement System ❖ System of like and kind which met NRC performance requirements (Regulatory Guide 544 and Design Basis Threat 10CFR73.1) ❖ Replacement Methods ❖ Phasing required for construction ❖ Opinion of probable cost



Newport, Michigan

Security Threat Assessment & Critical InfrastructureFermi 2 Nuclear Generating Station

Like many nuclear operators

throughout the U.S., the events

of 9/11 made security of

nuclear generator stations

a national homeland

security priority. PSE met this

challenge with experienced

methodologies to address

new Nuclear Regulatory

Commission (NRC)

requirements for owners-

controlled areas and general

access.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC conducted an on-site evaluation of the physical and electronic security systems for the Fermi 2 nuclear power plant. The plant has a capacity to produce 1139 megawatts from its boiling water reactors. The evaluation included perimeter barriers, perimeter intrusion detection, CCTV, lighting, access control, power supplies, computers, alarm stations, consoles, multiplexers, personnel screening/search entrance facility, licensing, documentation and procedures. PSE prepared a detailed assessment report containing alternatives, recommendations, drawings, schedule and a detailed cost estimate with cost benefit analysis.

Studies and Recommendations ❖ Re-licensing application documentation support ❖ Screening/search study for contractors, employees, and visitors ❖ Perimeter threat assessment ❖ Mitigation study of terrorist and criminal intent ❖ Systems cost-benefit study and estimate ❖ Defensive positions study ❖ NRC post 9/11 owners’ area compliance

Critical Physical Infrastructure ❖ New entrance facility design to withstand ballistic assault ❖ New barrier placement design ❖ New perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) ❖ New CCTV surveillance ❖ Enhancements to central alarm system (CAS) ❖ Enhancements to secondary alarm systems (SAS) ❖ New high lumen perimeter lighting



Fulton, Missouri

Security Threat Assessment & Critical InfrastructureCallaway Nuclear Generator Station

The staff at PSE, having

performed original designs

for this energy producer

was called to redesign the

perimeter fence and intrusion

detection systems. With a tight time frame,

the project ran smoothly with all documents

meeting NRC and

owner’s team expectations.

As part of the steam generator replacement project, Professional Systems Engineering, LLC prepared detailed designs for the expansion of the existing Callaway Nuclear Generator Station. The 1235 megawatt pressurized water required enhancements to secure the perimeter. The design included development of all construction documents including fence and barrier location drawings, equipment location drawings, system block diagrams, interconnection wiring diagrams, CCTV design, equipment mounting details, conduit and cable lists, bills of material, purchase requisitions, plant modification package, and acceptance test procedures. The design included perimeter barriers, perimeter duct bank, perimeter intrusion detection, CCTV cameras, and towers high mast lighting, interfacing with the existing security system power supplies, computer system, alarm stations, multiplexers, and CCTV switching and control system.

Nuclear Regulatory Compliance ❖ Design input record (DIR) ❖ Design document status report (DDSR) ❖ Re-licensing input ❖ Plant modification package (PMP) ❖ Acceptance test procedures ❖ Personnel access, nuisance delay and vehicle barriers

Security Improvements ❖ Fencing and barrier designs ❖ Perimeter duct banks ❖ Intrusion detection (PIDS) ❖ CCTV surveillance ❖ High mast lighting ❖ Block diagrams, mounting details, conduit/cable lists, bills of materials, and purchase requisitions



Bridgman, Michigan

Security Threat Assessment & Critical InfrastructureDonald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant

Under a tight timetable

established by the Nuclear

Regulatory Commission

(NRC), PSE adapted a

20-year-old nuclear security infrastructure to

accommodate new

technologies. This

enhancement, in response

to recent terrorist threats

and attacks, established a

higher level of ability to

neutralize many threats perceived

by the plant operators and security staff.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC performed threat assessment and risk mitigation studies and developed a conceptual design to upgrade the perimeter security systems and procedures for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Station. The plant has the capacity to produce 1020 megawatts through the pressurized water reactors. The project included a site assessment and preparation of a report and conceptual design. Recommendations were made to modify protected area barriers, establish bullet-resistant defensive positions, replace the soil for stabilization, and upgrade intrusion detection system, CCTV system, and lighting. PSE also prepared a detailed cost estimate.

PSE developed a conceptual design to upgrade the vital area security system. The design included enhancement of vital area barriers, addition and replacement of CCTV surveillance equipment, and enhancement of the interior intrusion detection system. The design also included new conduit and cable, seismic supports, and interface to the existing security system and the existing CAS and SAS consoles.

Threat Assessment and Concepts ❖ Protected area barrier design ❖ New defensive position recommendations ❖ Vital area barrier design ❖ Upgrades to central and secondary alarm system consoles

Critical Enhancements ❖ New CCTV surveillance systems ❖ Perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) enhancement ❖ New critical infrastructure ❖ New entrance gate barriers and controls



Professional Consulting and Engineering Services

• Project Management• Applications Design/Engineering• Specifications• RFP Preparation• Bid Analysis• Drawings & Bid Documents

Preparation• Site Surveys/Studies• Compliance Audits• Planning/Programmatic

Development• Construction Observation• Certification Testing• Training• Operating Policies/Procedures

Code Compliance• Evacuation Planning• Systems Analysis• Code Review

Emergency Operations• Migration Plan/Project Schedule

(Primavera)• Procurement Assistance• Installation and Acceptance testing

Oversight• Computer Premises Equipment

(CPE)/ 9-1-1 Telephony• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)• Records Management System

(RMS)• Cabling and Grounding• Specifications and User

Requirements Review• Fire/Emergency Safety Manuals• Fire/Emergency Evacuation Graphics

Emergency Operations (cont’d)• Communication Infrastructure • LAN-WAN-RF Combined Media

Distribution• Structured Copper-Fiber-Coax

Distribution Networks• Access Control/Central Station/

Homeland Security Center Operation Planning

• Computer-aided dispatch• 800 MHZ Trunked Radio Design/

Management• Geographic and Jurisdictional Database

Mapping Management with Call Dispatch Integration

• Remote RF Mobile Data via Fixed Terminal Equipment and PDA Installs

• Critical Electrical and Environmental Systems Analysis

• Life Safety Analysis• RFP Procurement, Bid/Negotiation• Construction Services

Communications• 911 Call Centers• Data/Telecom• Computer Networking• Video Conferencing• Video Arraignment• Digital Video Broadcast• Multi-Media• Audio/Visual/Video• Acoustics• Noise & Vibration Control• Theater Technologies• Wide Area Networks • Fiber Networks • Educational Technologies

Emergency Operations Management



While technology offers

streamlining of the security

process, without the integration

of practice with procedure,

staff efficiency and bulletproof

security doctrine cannot be

established.

Integrated Services

Procedure ❖ Staffing/Reception ❖ Response ❖ Risk Mitigation ❖ Contingency Planning ❖ Continuity of Business ❖ Event Preparedness ❖ Training/Testing ❖ Intel/Social ❖ Net’s/Media ❖ Executive Protection

Practice ❖ Assessment ❖ Vulnerability ❖ Compliance ❖ Standards ❖ Policy/Procedure ❖ Post Orders ❖ Health ❖ Environment ❖ Tampering ❖ Piracy ❖ CSO-On-Call

Technology ❖ Credentialling ❖ Physical Security ❖ Access Control ❖ Surveillance ❖ Detection ❖ Physical Security Information

Management ❖ Physical Identity and Access

Management ❖ Network Security ❖ Communications ❖ Public Safety Answer Point ❖ Public Safety Control Point ❖ Private Safety Answer Point ❖ Private Safety Control Point ❖ Logical Tests Control ❖ Cyber Testing/Patch ❖ Commissioning

Balanced Risk Mitigation ProgramsWe offer a balanced team approach by combining the expertise of professionals representing physical hardware and systems, operations, policies, and procedures. The PSE team is comprised of security management specialists, security risk experts and planners, communication specialists, engineers, and CAD designers. Backed with the resources of a multi-disciplined team, PSE provides our clients with well-coordinated security programs that fully integrate physical security hardware components with procedures and operational aspects.Policy, Procedures, Post Orders, TrainingThe staff at PSE has been providing extensive facility and staff support for carrying out mission critical security and safety programs. Custom applications of site-specific security and safety requirements are developed and tested to assure compliance with regulators and law enforcement.Safety Plans and Emergency EvacuationPSE produces custom safety plans for use by critical staff members to address incidents and activate safety measures with clear, established guidelines. Evacuation plans include color employee graphics to manage safety under life-threatening conditions.



Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delaware Valley Intelligence CenterConsulting & Review Services

The new Delaware Valley

Intelligence Center’s $20

million, 40,000 SF facility promotes

information-sharing in Homeland

Security matters by bringing city,

state, and federal law enforcement

agencies from 14 counties

in four states together under

one roof.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided security and telecommunication consulting and construction administration services for the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center (DVIC). The new Delaware Valley Intelligence Center’s $20 million, 40,000 SF facility promotes information sharing in Homeland Security matters by brining, city, state, and federal law enforcement agencies from 14 counties in four states together under one roof.

Security ❖ Integrated video surveillance ❖ Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) ❖ Access control systems ❖ Command and control ❖ Physical security ❖ Biometrics ❖ Video intercom systems

Telecommunications ❖ Communications infrastructure ❖ Main point of presence coordination ❖ Wide area network interface ❖ Distribution backbone design ❖ Tele/data structured cabling systems ❖ Audio/video systems ❖ IDF/MDF tele/data room equipment layout



Professional Systems Engineering, LLC (PSE) provided consultant services including debriefing, interviews, historical analysis, technology requirements, specification preparation, RFP production, and bid analysis to replace Amtrak’s CHIEFS system public safety software. Amtrak’s existing system was nearly ten years old and no longer met Amtrak Police Department’s business needs. It did not keep pace with up-to-date technological demands and proved labor-intensive to maintain. The existing central monitoring center is a national call center providing coverage for emergency, enforcement, disaster management, hazardous spill/contamination response and rail operations management with far-reaching, and sometimes overlapping jurisdictional-based, automated response call-up. The new system includes the following components and capabilities:

❖ Computer-aided dispatch/geobase sensitive programming ❖ Records management system ❖ Internal affairs module for secure review ❖ Employee communications ❖ Personnel management module ❖ GIS mapping with national coverage and integrated/imported response jurisdiction mapping ❖ Custom reporting relating to train-specific information

The new system will allow for effective real time dissemination of information regarding departmental productivity and crime trend analysis, which facilitates effective deployment of resources in conjunction with daily operational requirements as well as emergency deployments. This project demonstrates PSE’s ability to “prime” a sophisticated, nationally advertised consulting award and bring stakeholders technology support into a modern data and systems managed universe that will be deployed in at least 15 cities and covering almost 150 operators.

Nationwide

PSE was chosen by Amtrak to

replace its Emergency 9-1-1 Dispatch Center

with a modern system that will

cover no less than 15 cities

and nearly 150 operators. PSE’s

designs allow for adaptation with evolving technology to serve current

and future needs.

Enterprise Safety Assessment/Emergency 9-1-1 DispatchAmtrak



Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Emergency Operations Center Consulting & Design CoordinationDelaware County Emergency Services

An Emergency Operations

Center (EOC) is a complex facility

that serves as a nerve center

during both small emergencies

and large disasters. PSE’s

EOC designs employ the latest

state-of-the-art technology, to

provide flexibility and technological

resources to manage an incident

effectively while keeping the

operation simple and easy to

manage.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC provided consulting and design coordination services through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) to provide an Emergency Operations Center fit out to meet the needs of Delaware County, Pennsylvania in the event of a local, state, or federal emergency. The goal was to provide the capability of a scalable response to incidents ranging from small-scale fires and accidents to a countywide disaster response. By using the latest state of the art design, the PSE design allowed for the phased sequential escalation of response based on the requirements of the incident. This approach followed the Delaware County (DelCo) EOC Renovation Theory in that it separated the Unified Command group from the Operations and Planning group and the Logistics and Finance group. Senior elected officials will be sequestered from the Command group. News media and some liaison groups will be separated from the remainder by keeping them in a briefing area thus allowing for better management of the incident.

The following rooms were utilized for the deployment of multimedia and communications technology: Privacy and Sequestering Room, EOC First Stage Activation Room, Unified Command/Joint Command Group Room and the EOC Full Activation Room. A multimedia control and feed was also provided to the DelCo 9-1-1 Emergency Response Center within the facility.

Multimedia Management System ❖ Multiple touch screen A/V controllers ❖ Live broadcast feeds ❖ Internet broadcast beeds ❖ Multimedia switching capability ❖ Voice and data distribution ❖ Large flat LCD screen and multimedia projection displays ❖ Fixed and mobile video conferencing system

Tele/Data Infrastructure ❖ Equipment rack layouts ❖ Structured cabling and conduit ❖ Ethernet and Wi-Fi switch deployment ❖ Wireless laptop cart system ❖ UPS system ❖ Systems integration



Baltimore/Washington Area

Homeland Security & Transportation & Consulting ServicesAmtrak’s Baltimore/Washington Area Tunnels

The National Railroad

Passenger Corporation

(Amtrak) is in the process of

upgrading their security system

at Baltimore/Washington area

tunnels. PSE provided security

consulting services for the existing

security systems protecting

their critical operations,

and to make recommendations

for upgrading the security

posture of the sites. In addition,

PSE reviewed, evaluated

and provided recommendations regarding current

Emergency Response Plans

for these tunnels.

Professional Systems Engineering, LLC (PSE) provided security consulting services addressing the entrances to three Amtrak tunnel sites (a total of six tunnels) located in the Baltimore/Washington area. The three tunnel sites consist of the BP tunnels in Baltimore (John Street, Wilson Street, and the Gilmore tunnel all located south of the Baltimore Station), the Union tunnels in Baltimore (1871 and 1934 tunnels both located north of the Baltimore Station), and the 1st Street tunnel located south of Union Station in Washington, DC. In addition, PSE reviewed, evaluated and provided recommendations regarding the current Emergency Response Plans for these tunnels.

Security consulting services performed for Phase I:

❖ Conducted interviews with Amtrak personnel ❖ Evaluated the entrances to six tunnels, exterior fences, gates and barriers, and existing exterior lighting ❖ Reviewed, evaluated and provided recommendations regarding current Emergency Response Plans ❖ Established locations for additional lighting fixtures, CCTV cameras and intrusion detection alarm-monitored points ❖ Developed a cabling/wiring scheme for the proposed system and a video switching and recording system ❖ Provided recommendations for locations of digital video recorders, monitors, etc, and for software to control recording, to control access to video images and to track any changes within the camera viewing area ❖ Established equipment types for all proposed security equipment ❖ Prepared a report of findings and recommendations and detailed cost estimate for equipment and installation ❖ Prepared a Basis of Design and Construction (BDC) for Phase II

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