Physical security of potential targets

Management may also involve elements of physical security or physical protection for a person or location at risk; however, those efforts fall outside the scope of this guidance.

BTAUs should work with their relevant law enforcement and security partners to ensure the physical security of people and places that may be potential targets.

As previously noted, this guidance is not intended to provide a framework for providing physical security.

BTAUs should be prepared, however, to work within their agencies and with relevant security partners to ensure the physical security of people and places who may be potential targets.

For example, when an individual is assessed as posing a risk to a person at a specific location, the BTAU may take steps to restrict the individual’s ability to access that location.

This can be accomplished through court orders that bar access, no trespass orders, and ensuring that on-site security at the location is made aware that the individual is restricted from entering.

Additional measures could include increasing the number of security guards, screening those who enter the location, and having more visible police patrols.

assisting in coordination of physical security strategies (e.g., increased law enforcement presence at special events or potential target locations);