Techincally, at the time of this post, the school locks for classrooms were not required to be lockable from inside the classroom, but that is all changing on July, 1, 2011. And quite frankly that’s a good thing when looking at intruders on campus, but it’s a bad thing with you think about child molesters [...]
Wow, this one always raises the big red flag for me. Why do you need to lock your doors on a regular basis on a school campus? Sexual molestation questions come to mind immediately. The short answer is yes, you can lock your classroom doors, as long as, the following regulations are met: First, you [...]
There is always a controversy around fingerprinting employees and volunteers that work in schools. Let’s face it, you need to do it. California Education Code governs the fingerprinting of those that work and volunteer in schools. AB 1025 of 2009/2010 solidified the issue of fingerprinting by requiring it for certain volunteers, but still missed a [...]
It is always hard to vet a vendor, but cyber audit vendors may pose more difficult challenges. Here are a few designations that should help determine their worthiness. Are they members of ISSA or ISACA? Do they hold the CISSP desingation? Follow the ISO 27000 series for these types of audits.
Every year we get this question right before Prom or Homecoming. The short answer is No. Here’s why. Breathalyzers are the target of attorney’s – your failure to calibrate the device or allow an untrained person to use it, will only end in a lawsuit. Can you afford to calibrate the devices ? Do you [...]
If you ever wondered why crowd control is an issue, take a look at this video here. http://ncs4.com/industryday.php
Here’s a resource that you may find useful if you have large venues (stadiums, arenas, etc…) for public, private and higher education entities. The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security at the University of Southern Mississippi. They also have an on-line training program called “Sports Venue Safety & Security Training“ for ushers, ticket [...]
The problem with laptops when it comes to theft is that they are highly portable. The other problem is that they are stored in flimsy carts. Of all the thefts that we have investigated, we notice a trend, easy-to-pry or easy-to-steal carts. As laptops and other devices get smaller they get easier to steal. So [...]
On my drive home today, the day after our office was broken into and a computer was stolen, I had a thought – one that may not be the most popular, but one that just may help you thwart your facility from being the victim of a break and enter job. Let’s face it – [...]
If your MAC or Apple product was stolen, you can report it here. http://www.mark-up.com/stolen/ Or if you are purchasing a computer off the internet or just suspect that it may be stolen, check it here too.
The short answer is this – taking audio recordings without the person’s knowledge and consent is against the law in California, expect for those exemptions provided for in Califonia Penal Code Sections 630-637. So, if you are thinking of putting in a CCTV with audio recording or using a video camera with audio recording capabilities, [...]
The amount of light is governed mainly by Title 8, Section 3317 – Cal-OSHA. The minimum amout is 1/2 a footcandle. This amount varies based on the location of the work being performed. http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/3317.html In addition, the Human Factor Design Factors Book 2nd Edition goes over recommended light values for various concerns. See pages 334 and 335.
Okay, you are probably asking yourself, why would we address this issue in the public. Again, we are here to manage risk, not avoid it. And if you know where to find certain codes, you are better able to answer questions and put a stop to risky exposures. Is it allowed? Well, in California the [...]