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It is important to recognize that past Hostile Intruder/Active Shooter incidents have shown that, in these situations, there is no time, room or intention for negotiation on the part of perpetrators. The perpetrator is there to cause as much injury as possible in the least amount of time possible. In most cases, perpetrators use firearm(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims; these situations are dynamic and evolve rapidly, hence quick action is crucial.

If you find yourself in a Hostile Intruder/Active Shooter situation, how you respond will be dictated by the specific circumstances of the encounter. Try to remain calm and use these guidelines to help you plan a strategy for safety.

If a hostile intruder/active shooter is Outside your building:

1. Get to a room that can be locked; close and lock windows and doors

2. Turn off the lights

3. Try to get everyone down on the floor (so that no one is visible from outside the room)

4. Call 911. The Dispatcher will ask for, at least, the following information:

a. Your name

b. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)

c. Number of shooters (if known)

d. Identification or description of shooter

e. Number of persons who may be involved

f. Your location

5. Stay in place (calls from unfamiliar voices to come out may be the attacker attempting to lure you)

6. Do not respond to any voice commands until you are sure that they come from a Police Officer, or a Campus Safety & Security Officer

If a hostile intruder/active shooter is INSIDE your building:

1. Exit (get out of) the building immediately

2. Notify anyone you may encounter to exit the building immediately

3. Call 911. The Dispatcher will ask for at least the following information:

a. Your name

b. Location of the incident (be as specific as possible)

c. Number of shooters (if known)

d. Identification or description of shooter

e. Number of persons who may be involved

f. Your location

If exiting the building is not possible, the following actions are recommended:

1. Go to the nearest room or office

a. If you are locked out of all rooms, seek refuge in the nearest restroom,

lock yourself in a stall and keep quiet

2. Close and lock the door and/or block it (try barricading the door with desks and chairs)

3. Cover the door windows

4. Call 911 (the Dispatcher will gather information from you)

5. Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room (silence cell phones)

6. DO NOT answer the door

7. Stay in place (calls from unfamiliar voices to come out may be the attacker attempting to lure you)

8. Do not respond to any voice commands until you are sure that they come from a Police Officer, or a Campus Safety & Security Officer

If a hostile intruder/active shooter Enters your office or classroom:

1. Remain calm

2. Dial 911 (if you can’t speak, leave the line open so the Dispatcher can listen to what’s taking place)

3. Try to escape, but if unable, you must take action to survive!! Make a quick survival decision, either:

a. Try to negotiate with the hostile intruder/active shooter (perhaps not the most effective measure), or

b. Try to hide; bear in mind that being hidden (i.e. behind a wooden door) is not the same as being covered (i.e. behind a steel door), or

c. Play dead (pretend to be unconscious), or

d. Try to overpower the hostile intruder/active shooter by force (use anything at your disposal and fight for your life); Only you can decide if this is something you should do

e. If someone other than yourself acts to overpower the hostile intruder/active shooter it is recommended that you assist, as this will increase the chances of success and survival. Again, only you can decide if this is something you should do

If the hostile intruder/active shooter leaves your area, and as soon as it is safe to do so:

1. Close and lock the door and/or block it (try barricading the door with desks and chairs)

2. Call 911 (if not on the line already)

3. DO NOT answer the door and stay in place behind cover

4. Do not respond to any voice commands until you are sure that they come from a Police Officer, a Campus Safety & Security Officer

If you decide to flee during a hostile intruder/active shooter situation:

1. No matter what the circumstances, make sure you have an escape route and plan in mind

2. Do not attempt to carry anything while fleeing

3. Do not attempt to remove injured people (leave wounded victims where they are and notify authorities of their location as soon as possible)

4. Move quickly; keep your hands up high and visible

5. Follow the instructions of any Police Officers you may encounter

What to expect from responding police officers:

Police Officers responding to an active shooter are trained in a procedure known as “Rapid Deployment” and proceed immediately to the area in which shots were last heard.  Their purpose is to stop the shooting as quickly as possible. The first officers to arrive will not stop to aid injured people; rescue teams composed of other officers and emergency medical personnel will follow the first officers after areas have been secured to treat and remove injured persons.

Please understand that the police will be treating all those they encounter (including you) as possible suspects. When you encounter the police:

1. Remain calm

2. Do as the officers tell you

3. Put down any bags or packages you may be carrying

4. Keep your hands up and visible at all times

5. If you know where the hostile intruder/active shooter is, tell the officers

6. Once out of harm’s way remain at whatever assembly point authorities designate

7. Keep in mind that the entire area is still a crime scene; police will usually not let anyone leave until the situation is fully under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned

8. Do not leave until you have been interviewed and released

For Immediate Release
Contact: Natalie Bradford Public Relations
Phone: 800-227-1568 Email: natalie@americanassetprotection.com

LOS ANGELES, CA, December 19, 2011 – American Asset Protection Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will be hosting an Active Shooter Prevention and Response seminars starting on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at various locations throughout Los Angeles.

“With the recent events throughout the United States, addressing active shooter situations, and what to do if you encounter an active shooter, is both timely and necessary,” explained by: Richard F. Moreno, President of American Asset Protection

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than two million people were victims of workplace violence in 2008 with 22,690 individuals unable to work due to related injuries and 526 people killed. “There are almost always warning signs of an employee who requires help,” said Frank Anderson, Vice President of Manufacturing & Industrial Protection for American Asset Protection Security Services. “Experience and instinct are valuable tools for all managers but managers must also be alert to indirect pleas for help and provide a positive, timely response to ensure a safe and secure work environment. It is critical that businesses proactively address workplace violence and put plans in place that will help with education, preparation and response.”

Discussion and workshop topics include recognizing and preventing workplace violence, policies and procedures, community resources and responding to, and surviving, active shooters.

General Public: For those interested in attending one of the events you are encouraged to R.S.V.P. Should you which to host a seminar at your facility or place of business please contact Natalie Bradford Public Relations at 800-227-1568 or her Email: natalie@americanassetprotection.com. There is no cost for this public service event.

Media interested in attending this event are also encouraged to R.S.V.P. to the press contact in this release. There is no cost to attend this public service event.
About American Asset Protection Security Services
American Asset Protection Security Services is the industry’s premier provider of highly trained, responsive security personnel. Client-focused security officers and managers located across the country are supported by national resources developed from over 50 years of security experience. More than 50,000 employees and 100 offices provide security for several thousand clients in many industries, including approximately 200 Fortune 500 companies. As the most honored security officer Services Company, American Asset Protection leads the industry in award-winning programs. American Asset Protection has been recognized by Training magazine, Corporate University, Leadership Excellence and the American Business Awards, among others. For more information call 1.877.227.1688 or visit us at our website: www.americanassetprotection.com/.

EMS Bike Response

American Asset Protection’s® bike patrol service allows the client a degree of responsiveness and flexibility that surpasses that of any combination of foot, vehicle and mobile patrols.

Bike Patrol Officer

American Asset Protection® is very proud of the fact that we were the first security firm in the State of California to implement a bike patrol security force program– our bike patrol service has been in operation longer than all other security company’s and that of some law enforcement agencies.

American Asset Protection® has the largest bike patrol division of any security firm and services a wide variety of clients such as office buildings, business towers, shopping centers and BID organizations . In order to offer the best service possible, American Asset Protection® has developed a comprehensive training and bike maintenance program – ensuring that all of our officers are properly trained and well equipped to perform their bike patrol duties in the safest and most effective manner.

American Asset Protection strives to provide the following in each and every Bike Patrol:

Deterrence: we’ll identify and deter criminal activity and unwanted behavior, insuring your location, building or facility is safe and secure so that all your property personnel, visitors and guests are safe at all times.

24/7 Communication: Communications is essential to our success. We are always available to respond to your needs or answer any questions that you may have.

Cleaning and Graffiti Problems: a big part of a quality environment is how it looks. Our officers will provide you with an Facility Condition Report anytime they observe trash or graffiti or should you prefer they will have your maintenance staff remove it before you arrive the next day.

Reports: we document every thing found on our patrols, including any observed problems or issues. We will photograph graffiti and share it with the police. All activity reports are kept on file. These are available upon request or at agreed-upon intervals.

Y FRAME: 26″MTB Steel with Full Suspension

SHIFTERS: Shimano ASLRS35LSBT/ASLRS35R7ET

BRAKES: Disc-Brake

RIMS: Alloy Flame Treated Double Wall

TIRES: 26″ x 1.95″ Black

COLORS: Black-White, Blue-White, Red-White

For more information or to setup your Bike Patrol Program please call us at: 800-227-1568 or 877-227-1688 for a free consultation and a threat assessment.

American Asset Protection®

PPO #12754, PPB #5212, PI #23006, LCO #3646 & BEAR #82935
5441 E. Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca. 90022
1-800-227-1568 or 1-877-227-1688

If you need immediate service, please contact us by clicking on the phone numbers above.

EMS Bike Response

American Asset Protection’s® bike patrol service allows the client a degree of responsiveness and flexibility that surpasses that of any combination of foot, vehicle and mobile patrols.

Bike Patrol Officer

American Asset Protection® is very proud of the fact that we were the first security firm in the State of California to implement a bike patrol security force program– our bike patrol service has been in operation longer than all other security company’s and that of some law enforcement agencies.

American Asset Protection® has the largest bike patrol division of any security firm and services a wide variety of clients such as office buildings, business towers, shopping centers and BID organizations . In order to offer the best service possible, American Asset Protection® has developed a comprehensive training and bike maintenance program – ensuring that all of our officers are properly trained and well equipped to perform their bike patrol duties in the safest and most effective manner.

American Asset Protection strives to provide the following in each and every Bike Patrol:

Deterrence: we’ll identify and deter criminal activity and unwanted behavior, insuring your location, building or facility is safe and secure so that all your property personnel, visitors and guests are safe at all times.

24/7 Communication: Communications is essential to our success. We are always available to respond to your needs or answer any questions that you may have.

Cleaning and Graffiti Problems: a big part of a quality environment is how it looks. Our officers will provide you with an Facility Condition Report anytime they observe trash or graffiti or should you prefer they will have your maintenance staff remove it before you arrive the next day.

Reports: we document every thing found on our patrols, including any observed problems or issues. We will photograph graffiti and share it with the police. All activity reports are kept on file. These are available upon request or at agreed-upon intervals.

FRAME: 26″MTB Steel Full Suspension

SHIFTERS: Shimano ASLRS35LSBT/ASLRS35R7ET

BRAKES: Disc-Brake

RIMS: Alloy Flame Treated Double Wall

TIRES: 26″ x 1.95″ Black

COLORS: Black-White, Blue-White, Red-White

For more information or to setup your Bike Patrol Program please call us at: 800-227-1568 or 877-227-1688 for a free consultation and a threat assessment.

American Asset Protection®

PPO #12754, PPB #5212, PI #23006, LCO #3646 & BEAR #82935
5441 E. Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca. 90022
1-800-227-1568 or 1-877-227-1688

If you need immediate service, please contact us by clicking on the phone numbers above.

California Department of Justice Burglary Rating   (CDOJ)

Regulatory Gun Safe Standards DOJ regulatory standards require a gun safe to meet either:
All of the following requirements:

1. Shall be able to fully contain firearms and provide for their secure storage.
2. Shall have a locking system consisting of at minimum a mechanical or electronic combination lock.  The mechanical or electronic combination lock utilized by the safe shall have at least 10,000 possible combinations consisting of a minimum three numbers, letters, or symbols.  The lock shall be protected by a case-hardened (Rc 60+) drill-resistant steel plate, or drill-resistant material of equivalent strength.
3. Boltwork shall consist of a minimum of three steel locking bolts of at least ½ inch thickness that intrude from the door of the safe into the body of the safe or from the body of the safe into the door of the safe, which are operated by a separate handle and secured by the lock.
4. Shall be capable of repeated use.  The exterior walls shall be constructed of a minimum 12-gauge thick steel for a single-walled safe, or the sum of the steel walls shall add up to at least .100 inches for safes with two walls.  Doors shall be constructed of a minimum of two layers of 12-gauge steel, or one layer of 7-gauge steel compound construction.
5. Door hinges shall be protected to prevent the removal of the door.  Protective features include, but are not limited to: hinges not exposed to the outside, interlocking door designs, dead bars, jeweler’s lugs and active or inactive locking bolts.

or All of the following requirements:

1. Is listed as an Underwriters Laboratories Residential Security Container;
2. Is able to fully contain firearms;
3. Provides for the secure storage of firearms.

Burglary Classification Residential Security Container (RSC) signifies a combination or keylocked unit designed to offer protection against entry by common mechanical tools. Performance tests are conducted against the entire unit. The basic standard used to investigate in this category is UL 1037, “Antitheft Alarms and Devices.

1. An Anti-theft device, as defined by Paragraph 1.3, shall resist at least 5 minutes of attack that would defeat its purpose.
2. Any disassembly of the protected property required to make it removable, is to be included in the 5 minutes of attack test.
3. The tools used in the test are to include hammers, chisels, adjustable wrenches, pry bars, punches and screwdrivers. The hammers are not to exceed 3 pounds in head weight, and no tool is to exceed 18 inches in length.
4. The product under test is to be mounted securely in its intended position, and the attack is to be carred out by one operator.

BURGLAR SAFES:

Burglar safes are usually made of solid steel plate or a combination of solid steel and composite fill material such as concrete. These safes are divided into categories based on the level of protection delivered and the testing endured. Here we will discuss only seven classes:  B-Rate, U.L. RSC Rating,  B/C Rate, C-Rate, U.L. TL-15, U.L. TL-30 and TL-30 X6.

B-RATE SAFES (ALSO U.L. RSC, RESIDENTIAL SECURITY CONTAINERS):

B-Rate is a catchall rating for essentially any box with a lock on it. The safe industry had an unwritten standard of ¼ inch body, ½ inch door. As steel prices and shipping costs increased manufacturers tried many things to reduce their costs. No tests are given to provide this rating. When buying a B-rate safe, look at things such as lock work, hard plates, and relocks.

U.L. Residential Security Container rating (RSC) – This UL rating is based on testing conducted for a net working time of five minutes, on all sides, with a range of tools. See U.L. TL-15 and TL-30 descriptions below for “net working time” description.

B/C-Rate Safes

This is a catchall rating for safes with at least a 1/4″ steel body, 1/2 inch door PLUS additional 10 or 12 guage metal layers where composite fire resistant material is also deployed. No tests are given to provide this rating. Look at the lock work, relocks and other features when making your decision.

C-Rate Safes

This is defined as a ½ inch thick steel box with a 1-inch thick door and a lock. As before, NO tests are given to provide this rating. Look at the lock work, relocks and other features when making your decision.

Home safes are another option. Before you buy a safe, make sure you understand the different levels of protection. All good safes will have Underwriters Laboratories, or UL, ratings. These ratings determined how fire-resistant a safe is and fall into the following categories:

Class C Safe – Protects paper documents for up to 1 hour at temperatures up to 1700°F

Class B Safe — Protects paper documents for up to 2 hours at temperatures up to 1850°F

Class A Safe – Protects paper documents for up to 4 hours at 2000°F.

Under most circumstances, a class B or C safe is fine for adequately protecting irreplaceable papers. There are specialized safes available to protect data storage devices and computer disks.

A good safe should also protect against damage caused by a collapsing building.

If you don’t feel that you need something as big and bulky as a safe, you may consider a money chest. Money chests are usually secured to your house’s structure. They are typically smaller than safes, but they are also more expensive. Since they are smaller, they can potentially be pried from a frame wall and carried off by the thief for later cracking. This is why, if you are considering a money chest, you should get one that can be secured into a masonry floor or wall.

Combination safes, which are often featured on television, are popular choices. These safes are made up of two parts: a sturdy money chest inside an equally sturdy fire-resistant safe. They have a thick steel door and walls, along with a combination lock that includes a relocking device. They can be bolted to your floor or set in concrete, thus ensuring a burglar cannot move them.

American Asset Protection® is a leading dealer for home and business safes where you can find anything from home safes, drop safe, fire vaults and gun safes to key cabinets drop boxes, keyless door locks and a vast selection of security products. We recently added numerous high quality depository drop boxes as well as pistol safes to our line, burglary safes from Honeywell, the RETAIL MONEY MANAGER SAFE by AMSEC and First Alert fire safes. Our knowledgeable staff is always available to assist you with any questions that you may have in selecting a safe. You are more than welcome to place your order with us or have one of our expert safe technicians come out and advise you on the best possible solution for you just by giving us a call at 800-227-1568, M-F 8: am-4pm PST.

American Asset Protection® is proud to be a real business with a real warehouse full of inventory. We are not a one man ‘company’ which is running from a garage or just an office like many of our competitors do. We have real people who will answer the phone as well as real people running the warehouse, tech-support, shipping, quality assurance and field services technicians.

Safes over 150 lbs. are shipped via freight companies, other smaller items will be shipped via FedEx. Our leading brands include: AMSEC, GunVault, Secure-Logic, Gardall, First Alert, Sentry, Honeywell, Hayman and many more… We thank you for choosing American Asset Protection® for your safe purchase.

If you have any questions, or if you are considering investing in a safe, please contact us at safes@americanassetprotection.com or call 1.800.227.1568. We would be happy to assist you in finding the right safe to fit your needs.

Active Shooter / Dangerous Person

• If you are certain you can you can escape unharmed, do so quickly and quietly.
• If attempting to escape, do not carry phones or other objects in your hands. As you move through open/secure areas keep your hands elevated with palms visible in case you encounter law enforcement personnel.  Follow any and all instructions from law enforcement personnel.
• If you cannot exit safely, seek secure shelter.
• Close and lock window, lower blinds, remain out of sight, turn off lights, take cover behind concrete walls, thick desks and filing cabinets that are away from windows and doors.
• Remain quiet, turn off cell phone ringers.
• If safe to do so, one person (if you are not alone) should call 911 and tell them where you are, where the dangerous person is (if you know), and the condition of the others with you.  Follow all instructions from the 911 dispatcher.
• Do not respond to any unfamiliar voice commands until you can be sure they are coming from law enforcement personnel.

• Be patient. Time is on your side. Avoid drastic action.
• The initial 45 minutes are the most dangerous. Follow instructions and be alert. Don’t make mistakes which could endanger your well-being.
• Don’t speak unless spoken to and then only when necessary. Don’t talk down to the captor who may be in an agitated state. Avoid appearing hostile. Maintain eye contact with the captor at all times if possible, but do not stare. Treat the captor like royalty.
• Remain calm. Avoid speculating. Comply with instructions best as you can. Avoid arguments. Expect the unexpected.
• Be observant. You may be released or escape. The personal safety of others may depend on your memory.
• Be prepared to answer the police on the phone. Be patient and wait. Attempt to establish rapport with the captor. If medications, first aid, or restroom privileges are needed by anyone, say so. The captors in all probability do not want to harm the persons held by them as such direct action further implicates the captor in additional offenses.

The largest category of theft in the US occurs in the Retail Industry with over 46% attributed to internal theft by employees and vendors. With ordinary surveillance systems, owners and managers travel to each store, often daily, to retrieve VCR tapes or save DVR recording on CD’s. If you own or manage several stores over a wide area you know how frustrating and time consuming this can be.

American Asset Protection® allows remote recording based on a web interface. When a VCR or digital video recorder is stolen or damaged, your evidence is gone. However, with American Asset Protection® service, the recording is still intact. American Asset Protection® can record remotely from anywhere, provided broadband is available. American Asset Protection® secures your recordings and secures your peace of mind.

We host the video for you at our American Asset Protection® VSMC/data center.  You access American Asset Protection® via a secure web browser.  The platform we utilize is software as a service model or SAAS.  Working with our service is like using Google’s Gmail, you go to a portal through an internet connection, you then input your login and password information, you will be directed to the manage user GUI, on which you will see live views and recorded history all through your browser.

American Asset Protection’s® ability to manage video feeds, cameras, users and recordings at our VSMC/data center makes American Asset Protection® a valuable tool and ally.   In addition, American Asset Protection® facilitates working with archived/historical video recordings by providing a feature that enables searching of data through “triggering events”.  These searches facilitate finding particular events. The triggering events are based on motion or incidents based on a timeline. These searches facilitate finding particular events/incidents very quickly and effortlessly saving you time.

American Asset Protection® offers piece of mind and gives you more time to dedicate to more important business decisions.  This will assist with issues such as mitigating loss, managing security, and providing real-time visibility of your stores’ traffic patterns. It can also be useful even with determining which advertising displays are the most effective, without having to leave the comfort of your office.

As a web-based application, American Asset Protection® removes the need to install or license client software. Accessing live and archived video across an enterprise platform, can be intuitive and seamless through its advanced mapping, navigation, archiving, event search, and playback features providing advanced video management solutions which are available to you.

As the convergence between IT and security accelerates, it is critical that today’s requirements and those of tomorrow’s growth and needs can be satisfied. American Asset Protection® delivers capabilities by providing unparalleled scalability, compatibility, and manageability through our American Asset Protection® Virtual Security Program and hosted video solutions.

Best Regards,

Richard F. Moreno

American Asset Protection®

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