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Types of Security Escorts

An unarmed or armed  security guard trained in escort duties can be  employed as a security escort. Security escorts operate  individually or in pairs or in a team comprising of  armed and unarmed guards. The composition of escort  entirely depends upon the nature of risks and threats  to the person or group that is being escorted. Depending upon the threat perception the following duties may be assigned to security escorts :   To escort a person.   To escort a group.   To act as vehicle escort.   To escort valuable.. The Level and Type of Security Escort  : The level and number of security escorts needed for a particular task will depend on the type of threat, importance of person / group and the local area's current law and order condition. These factors will also decide whether the escorts should be unarmed or also armed.  Risks and Threats : as a security escort be prepared  to face certain risks and emergencies due...

Introduction of Security Escort

Security escort duty is one of the most important  elements for creation of a safe environment during  working and movement of an individual or a group  of people needing such protection. It is imperative that a security guard assigned for  such duties must be well-trained, disciplined and  thoroughly conversant with the risks and threats  involved and various methods to counter the same.  NECESSITY FOR SECURITY ESCORT SERVICES A Security escort is needed as a companion for protection, safety, guidance or courtesy to be extended to a person, or a group of people. These services are especially needed for providing general security to the concerned person or the person needs to be guided from one place to another, or from one person to another, or when a group of people have to be escorted for safe movement under supervision and protection. General Category of Escorted Persons and Groups Women working in Business Process Outsourcing (BP0s) companies, bus...

Traffic Signs & Control Devices

These are prominently displayed at identified locations under arrangement of the traffic police and are self  explanatory. A security guard needs to get more knowledgeable about these. Traffic control devices Traffic control devices are used to maximize vehicle movement and  allow motorists to move more freely on otherwise congested roads. These include traffic signals and signages, pavement markings, ramp meters,  ramp gates etc.   What is traffic management ? The term "Traffic Management' is used to describe  how National/ State/ Distriet highway authorities and  respective municipal councils control and make effective use of the road network so as to ensure  regular improvements in road safety and efficiency.   Benefits of Active Traffic Management Safety of all road users. Smooth flow of traffic. Efficient and sustainable use of transportation methods. Improvement of the local environment. Alleviation of global environmental pressures . Duti...

Traffic Control Equipments

Traffic control equipment is used for smooth regulation of traffic involving human intervention and handling of traffic. These include signal flags, marshalling wands, signal batons, signal hand signs, helmets, traffic vests, traffic cones and barriers etc. as described below :- Signal flags : These flags are generally in three colours such as white, red & orange. Marshalling wand or a signal baton : A baton reflects light or lights up with in built battery backup system. Signal hand sign : A hand-held sign that has "shop" on one side and "slow" or "go" on the other side. Traffic helmet or a hard hat : Traffic police helmet is in white colour with red stripes, protecting the head from hazards. Traffic vests : Especially made of brightly colored which are designed to reflect light falling on these, also have built-in LED lights system when required. Traffic cones : Made of different colours and sizes are used for guidance and barriers etc. Traffic ...

Introduction of Traffic Plan & Equipment's

Traffic management inside any premises is an important activity, which improves movement of vehicles and reduces chances of accidents and mishaps. Definition of Traffic Traffic means a number of vehicles moving on public roads and commercial transportation of goods or passengers on roads and highways. Traffic Guards Traffic Guards are commonly employed to control traffic where accidents and traffic congestions for various reasons take place. They are also deputed to moderate the flow of traffic in an area to avoid traffic jams. Traffic Guards generally guide drivers to adhere to the traffic guidelines; but don't authorize the law. Mostly the traffic guards are detailed from security personnel and other employees of the organization. Parking and Gate Guards These traffic guards regulate motorists to leave and enter a parking complex. Their role involves helping pedestrians to cross or stop in front of the parking complex's entrance. They also act as additional pair of eyes to ke...

PARKING HANDLING & MANAGEMENT

Parking Handling : includes efficient handling of  vehicular traffic within a defined parking area facility  as per laid down procedures carried out by the  deputed security staff to ensure safety and security of  vehieles, personnel and stores/ equipment being moved  IN/ OUT.   Parking Management : includes a variety of methods  and policy framework formulated by the management  for efficient use of existing parking areas / facilities. The basic purpose of parking management is to provide  parking space and services to people who visit a  premises in a vehicle and need space and guidance for  parking their vehicles. Hazards and Defects : the following hazards and  defects can affect parking operations :   Defaced signages and markings.   Defective access control barrier/ equipment.   Electrical failure leading to darkness & chaos.   Spillage of lubricants, liquids, grease etc.   Damaged/ unfinish...

PARKING AREA & CONDITIONS

A parking area is a location that is designated for parking, which may be categorized as per its  surface Conditions as under : Paved : when parking space has hard surface all over.   Unpaved : parking space with an unfinished surface.   Covered : when parking space is under a cover like stilt parking etc.   Un-covered : open area parking in defined space.   Manually managed : when parking is controlled and operated fully by security guard and staff.   Auto-managed : when large parking areas/ lots are technologically controlled & operated through software & various hardware and by displaying auto-signages & ticketing but supervised by  security guards & staff for security & smooth  functioning.  Irregular Situations : as given below, will require  careful handling as part of duties and responsibilities  of parking and gate Guards:   Traffic congestion. Violation of parking instructions. Wrongly parked v...