• Creating a security plan is normally the responsibility of a security co-ordinator. If you do not already have a security co-ordinator, you should appoint one preferably an ex-military official. Without a designated person with the proper authority to co-ordinate events, any security plan will not be fully effective.
• The security co-ordinate must be involved in planning and managing the buildings internal and external security arrangements.

• Key Responsibilities of Security Co-ordinator:-
• • The production of security plan based on the risk assessment.
• • Ensuring security measures are implemented and tested.
• • Liaising with the police, other emergency services and local authorities.
• • Arranging staff training, communication cascades and drills.
• • Regular reviews of security measures and procedures.
• • Details of all the protective security measures to be implemented, covering physical, information and personnel security.
• • Instructions on how to respond to a threat (Example: telephone/bomb threat).
• • Instruction on how to respond to suspicious items or events.
• • A search plans.
• • Evacuation plans.
• • Business continuity plans.
• • A communication and media strategy which also includes handling enquires from concerned family and friends.
• • Do not touch suspicious items.
• • Move away to a safe distance.
• • Prevent others from approaching.
• • Communicative safety to staff/public.
• • Notify the police.
• • Ensure who ever found the items or witnessed the incident remains on hand to brief the police.