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  #1 Jenan Williams on 28 Sep 12

   

  All too often, when we think of hotel security, terrorism is the first breach to come to mind. Although these attacks are few and far in between our daily security issues affecting the hospitality industry, none the less we are insiders need to be prepared. The article shows great examples of ways to train our staff to be a super duck instead of a sitting one. Thee main focuses of the article give great example on proactive measure to take before a potential terror attack.
  * Security measures
  1. Visible security officers at all entrances
  2. Hourly patrolling of the facilities
  3. Awareness of all suspicious activity; pictures being taken
  4. Metal detection and inspection of luggage.
  5. Identify all person and vehicles on site
  * Hotel responses
  1. Crisis management team; with current plans, contact information and emergency readiness plans
  2. Use of social media; not knowing what is going on in high risk areas
  3. Surveillance; who, what, when , where and why
  4. First responders; properly trained associates to help in case of an emergency
  * On the lookout
  1. Be aware of all surroundings; type of clothing, luggage and gear to fit the weather, environment and setting
  2. Keep all eyes and ears open, who doesn't seem to fit in
  3. Based on the attacks mentioned in the article, look out for those videotaping themselves
  4. Question guest without arising suspicion.
  5. Don't jump ahead of the gun unless a threat been clearly identified
  Hotels are targets for terror attacks because of the large amount of people in one location. There is no sure way to prevent an action but " I don't want to give anyone a clean shot" said Alan Orlob VP of global safety and security Marriott International.
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">All too often, when we think of hotel security, terrorism is the first breach to come to mind. Although these attacks are few and far in between our daily security issues affecting the hospitality industry, none the less we are insiders need to be prepared. The article shows great examples of ways to train our staff to be a super duck instead of a sitting one. Thee main focuses of the article give great example on proactive measure to take before a potential terror attack. <br /> * Security measures <br /> 1. Visible security officers at all entrances <br /> 2. Hourly patrolling of the facilities <br /> 3. Awareness of all suspicious activity; pictures being taken <br /> 4. Metal detection and inspection of luggage. <br /> 5. Identify all person and vehicles on site <br /> * Hotel responses <br /> 1. Crisis management team; with current plans, contact information and emergency readiness plans <br /> 2. Use of social media; not knowing what is going on in high risk areas <br /> 3. Surveillance; who, what, when , where and why <br /> 4. First responders; properly trained associates to help in case of an emergency <br /> * On the lookout <br /> 1. Be aware of all surroundings; type of clothing, luggage and gear to fit the weather, environment and setting <br /> 2. Keep all eyes and ears open, who doesn't seem to fit in <br /> 3. Based on the attacks mentioned in the article, look out for those videotaping themselves <br /> 4. Question guest without arising suspicion. <br /> 5. Don't jump ahead of the gun unless a threat been clearly identified <br /> Hotels are targets for terror attacks because of the large amount of people in one location. There is no sure way to prevent an action but " I don't want to give anyone a clean shot" said Alan Orlob VP of global safety and security Marriott International. <br /> enterances</div>

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