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vices at every entrance. The camera technology of today is relatively inexpensive and of high image resolution quality, which means that more areas can be covered less expensively than in the past. When AEG Facilities assumed management of the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2013, there were less than 30 security cameras operable, and they were of poor quality. Management made improving this area a priority, and today there are over 300 high resolution security cam- eras strategically positioned throughout the center, with an enlarged monitoring them at all times. Related technologies are also being developed to assist facility se- curity personnel to identify threats in advance of an incident. A dis- cussion of whether screening by magnetometers or other devices will be used, and if so where that screening will take place, is an import- ant programmatic consideration for the design team. Are the devices built-in or portable? How many are needed? How much queuing for attendees will be required, and is it inside or outside of the convention center? What are the power and technology needs for this screening equipment? Are freight trucks accessing the loading docks and show This is a partial list of the questions that will need to be considered by the design team and facility management. Chemical and biological threats are also of concern, and mostly in- volve properly designing the building HVAC, mechanical and plumb-
ing systems with security in mind. Being conscious of the location of supply air intakes and incoming water service to limit access to those above reach or throwing distance can prevent someone from easily introducing a contaminant into the air intake system. Limiting and monitoring access to the spaces where building system equipment is located is also a key strategy. Making sure that access to the spaces housing system equipment is controlled and monitored is an import- ant part of any security system design. Along with these physical plan- ning approaches, surveillance by the security camera system and the use of employee access cards/badges hardware on doors helps control and monitor these critical areas. In the end, it will take a multi-pronged approach to address the
increasing security risks at our venues, including designing, building - rity, crowd control and structural requirements that help manage the crowds and minimize damage from any potential threat or incident, as well as establishing comprehensive safety and security protocols and providing a well-trained and attentive team operating the building and managing the events. FM
Brad Gessner, CFE, is senior vice president/general manager of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Ken Stockdell, AIA, LEED BD+C is vice president of HKS, Inc., in Atlanta.
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