Port Security Management

TRAMA

Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of U.S. critical infrastructure and are vital to maintaining the global and domestic economy. The September 11th attacks in the U.S. marked a paradigm shift in the security of transportation systems including the port and shipping industries. This has led to an increased emphasis on port security. This fully updated second edition covers the latest on continuously changing legislation regarding federal mandates, credentializing employees, securing vessels, and cargo security. The book focuses on best practices, providing real-world solutions to law enforcement authorities and security management professionals.

NOTE EDITORE

Sea and freshwater ports are a key component of critical infrastructure and essential for maintaining global and domestic economies. In order to effectively secure a dynamic port facility operation, one must understand the business of maritime commerce. Following in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, Port Security Management, Second Edition continues to supply readers with this understanding. This fully updated edition covers the latest in continuously changing legislation regarding federal mandates, securing vessels, cargo security, and granting employee credentials. Focusing on best practices, it details real-world solutions that law enforcement authorities and security management professionals can put to use immediately.Assuming little prior knowledge of the industry, the book examines port security in the context of global transportation systems. It supplies practitioners and educators with a framework for managing port security and details risk assessment and physical security best practices for securing ships and ports.The book explains how the various stakeholders, including port management, security, government, and private industry, can collaborate to develop safe and secure best practices while maintaining efficient operations.Addressing the legislative measures, regulatory issues, and logistical aspects of port security, the book includes coverage of cruise ships, cargo security, CT-PAT, and emergency operations. Complete with a new chapter on intelligence, this book is ideal for anyone with a vested interest in secure and prosperous port facilities who wants to truly understand how to best tackle the management of port security.

SOMMARIO

HISTORY AND ORGANIZATION OF PORT AND MARITIME SECURITYIntroduction to Port Security Management Global Transportation System: The Context for Port Security A Renewed Security Concern about Threats to Shipping and Commerce Public Policy and Port Responsiveness to Commerce Economic Dependence on Maritime TransportationA Renewed Emphasis on Securing Ships and Ports A Need for Partnerships between Government and Business in Managing Port SecurityA Strategy for Port Security ManagementSummary References Maritime and Port Security: A Manager’s Perspective Understanding the Port Environment Security Management within the Context of HistoryMaritime Sector and Security Freedom of the Seas International Convention for the Safety of Life at SeaUnited Nations Convention on Law of the Sea International Ship and Port Facility Security Code United States Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 United States Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 9/11: A Paradigm Shift toward Enhanced Security in the Maritime Domain Summary References Security Challenges Facing Port Operations Central Challenge: Security Management as a Component of Organizational Improvement Port Organization as an Open System Importation of Energy Throughput Output Systems as Cycles of Events Negative Entropy Information Input, Negative Feedback, and the Coding Process Steady State and Dynamic Homeostasis Differentiation Integration and Coordination Equifinality Specific Security Challenges in the Port Environment Terrorism Weapons of Mass Destruction Hazardous Materials Internal Criminal Conspiracies Piracy Cargo Theft Vandalism Stowaways Poorly Trained Security Personnel Crimes against Passengers and Crew General Civil Unrest Workplace Violence Economic Espionage Commercial Conspiracies Summary ReferencesRISK MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND COORDINATION OF PORT SECURITYPort Security as a Risk Management ActivityRisk Management: A Foundation for Rational Security Convergence Port Facility Security and the Risk Assessment Process Design Basis Threat Catastrophe Modeling Levels of ProbabilityRisk-Based Decision Making Cost-Effective Risk Assessment Recommendations for Developing Efficiencies in Risk Assessment Strategies Security Survey Identify Assets Establish Criticality Determine Vulnerability Determine Probability Quantification of Risk SummaryReferences Port Facility Security as a Management Function Acts and Functions of Management Organizational Behavior and Organizational Theory A Problem-Solving Approach to Port Security Management: Lessons from the Police Experience What Managers Do in Organizations Port Security Planning Design and Architecture Stage Focus on Integration and Cooperation Minimize the Fortress Mentality Developing a Port Facility Security Plan Planning a Layered Approach to Security Port Management in a Homeland Security Environment Homeland Security Act of 2002 Homeland Security Presidential Directives Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006 United States Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection CircularsDeveloping Security Partnerships Port Security Steering Committee Summary References Implementing a Plan for Port Security: Management Tasks and Responsibilities Facility and Personnel Security Port Facility Security Officer General Provisions Qualifications Responsibilities Port Facility Security Plan Organization of the Port Facility Security Plan Maritime Security Levels MARSEC Level 1 MARSEC Level 2 MARSEC Level 3 MARSEC Level Change Action List Facility Security Assessment Background Information On-Scene Survey Analysis and Recommendations Facility Security Assessment Report Facility Security Plan Audit Port Personnel Security Awareness Objectives for a Port Security Awareness Program Port Security Awareness Components: What Personnel Need to Know Summary References Access ControlsPort Vulnerabilities Associated with Access Controls Frequency of Access Advance Notice RequirementsIdentification and Credentialing Photo Identification Credentials Fingerprints and Criminal History Background Checks Transportation Workers Identification Credential Credentialing Procedures Credentialing Classification Systems Credential Coding Production Processes Credential Sequencing Lost or Stolen Credentials Role of Port Users in Credentialing Programs Visualizing and Inspecting Access Credentials Visitor Controls Visitor Brochure Restricted Area Access Controls Balancing Access Control and Port Commerce Identifying and Defining Restricted Access Areas Gates and Gate Access Controls Preventing and Deterring Access to Restricted Areas Controlling Vehicles in Restricted Access Areas Temporary Restricted Area Vehicle Authorization DocumentationVehicle and Pedestrian Screening Suspicious Indicators in Screening Screening Equipment Delivery of Vessel ProvisionsAccess Control MeasuresSummary References Physical and Waterside Security in the Port Facility Managing Physical Defenses in a Competitive Environment Standard Operating Procedures Perimeter Security Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Fencing Parking ControlAccess Points Small Vessel Threat and Waterside Security Port Security Small Vessel Threat Mitigation StrategiesSummary References Security Force Management Security and Human Resources A Framework for Managing and Leading the Security ForceStaff Planning and Budgeting Staffing Needs Assessment Debate on Private Security versus Law Enforcement Debate on Proprietary Security versus Contract Security Developing and Maintaining Force Competencies in Port Security Port Security Personnel Training Written Directives Security Force Operations and PatrolsSummary References Vessel and Cargo Operations Vessel Operations Security Planning Considerations for Vessels Coordinating Security between the Port Facility and Vessels Declaration of Security Passenger and Crew Security Military Vessel Visits to Commercial Port Facilities Cargo Operations United States Government Initiatives to Secure Cargo Cargo Security in the Port Facility Cargo Building Security SummaryReferences Safety and Emergency Management Safety Management in the Port Facility Occupational Safety and Health Port Facility Safety Port Safety Officer Port Safety Committee Emergency Management Port Facility Interfaces with Homeland Security National Incident Management System and Incident Command System Elements of an Emergency Operations Plan Role of the Port Facility Security Officer in Emergencies Hazardous Materials Incidents Port Facility Evacuations Emergency Information Management Increases in Maritime Security Levels Continuity of Operations Planning Summary ReferencesManaging Technology Solutions for Port Facility Security Security Convergence in the Port Facility: The Role of Technology Situational Awareness and Situational Readiness Situational Awareness Situational Readiness Surveillance Systems Sonar Closed Circuit Television Computer and Information Security Cyberterrorism Employee Education for IT Security Summary References Intelligence Role of Intelligence in Port Security Planning Sharing of Public–Private Sector Intelligence Fusion Summary References Systemic Management for a Secure and Viable Port Facility Collaborations between Port Security and Law Enforcement Operations Administrative and Coordinating Roles of Police Units in Port Facilities Incident Investigations: Suspicious ActivitiesSystemic Management of Port Security: Case Study-Port of Miami (1997–2006) Overview Security Organization Legal and Financial Constraints Lessons Learned The Challenge of Collaboration in Managing Port Security Summary References Glossary and Organizational Resources BibliographyAppendixIndex

AUTORE

Kenneth Christopher, DPA, holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice (University of Dayton) and master’s (Florida International University) and doctoral (Nova Southeastern University) degrees in public administration. He is a graduate of the Administrative Officers Management Program at North Carolina State University and the Executive Contemporary Education for Leadership Program at the University of Miami. Dr. Christopher served 26 years in law enforcement, most recently as a captain with the Miami-Dade Police Department in Miami, Florida. From 1996 to 2006, he held progressively responsible police and security management positions at the Port of Miami. In 2005, he was appointed chief of seaport security enforcement and facility security officer, responsible for the port facility security plan, leadership for the civilian security staff, and the coordination of security and law enforcement operations at the world’s largest passenger cruise port. Currently, Dr. Christopher is associate vice president for academic affairs and associate professor of criminal justice at Park University, which provides educational services to 26,000 students at over 40 campus centers across the United States and through distance learning from its home campus in Parkville, Missouri. He has held teaching positions at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, and at St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. Previously, Dr. Christopher has worked with the U.S. Maritime Administration and the Organization of American States as a curriculum developer and instructor in the Inter-American Port Security Training Program. He has consulted on and developed educational programs and curricula in port security, criminal justice administration, security administration, terrorism and domestic preparedness, police management, and organizational behavior. His current interests include cooperative leadership strategies for port security management and assessing human and technology resources necessary for maritime domain awareness.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9781466591639
• Dimensioni: 10 x 7 in Ø 1.86 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 54 b/w images and 4 tables
• Pagine Arabe: 376