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How to Respond to a Security Incident
at Your Library
Dr. Steve Albrecht, PHR, CPP, BCC
San Diego, CA
619-990-2685
drsteve@drstevealbrecht.com
How to Respond to a Security Incident at Your Library
Your
Personal
Safety
Consistent policies
and approaches to
challenging people.
Customer
Service Skills
Some Themes . . .
Profiles or behaviors?
Peace or justice?
What should asking for help mean?
Chain of command or not?
How do we align with patrons?
If there are no consequences . . .
Acting skills . . .
Do your job or do your job safely?
If it’s measured, it can be managed.
Code of Conduct
In my Perfect Library World, your facility would post the
Code of Conduct in many visible locations, in poster-sized
versions.
Putting the Code of Conduct on a clipboard behind the
Circulation Desk or only on your web site, is not enough.
In my perfect world, the Code of Conduct language would
be written positively, and in plain English, not legalese.
Tough Situations
Entitled, angry, threatening, or eccentric patrons.
Unruly children and teenagers (and animals).
Stalking behaviors by patrons.
Domestic violence comes to the library.
No security and missing police.
Door dashers, gate crashers, and thieves.
The homeless and the mentally ill.
Criminals, substance abusers, gang members.
Internet hogs and Internet creeps.
Stinkers, talkers, smokers, bathers, eaters, and sleepers.
The Need for Rules of Conduct:
Business Impact
Smoking (E-cigarettes?).
Soliciting for money.
Interfering with the safe use of the library.
Misusing the Internet.
Bikes or skateboards.
Theft or vandalism.
Misuse of restrooms.
Shirts and shoes.
The Need For Rules of Conduct:
Business Impact
Unattended children.
Service animals versus “comfort” animals.
Sleeping.
Food and drink.
Electronic devices – use or noise.
Hygiene.
Unattended belongings.
Blocking aisles and exits.
Law Enforcement Support
In my Perfect Library World, a police officer or sheriff’s deputy
would visit your facility nearly every day, at different times.
Have staff put the Dispatch numbers into their cell phones.
Have your Director(s) call the Watch Commander and ask for
regular or extra patrols.
Create a hangout environment for the officers or deputies.
Write incident reports with victim, suspect, witness information.
Introduce / Ask / Explain
Introduce yourself. Try to get the person’s name.
Explain:
“I noticed that . . . “
“The reason I’m here is . . .”
“I’m sure you already know this, but . . .”
Ask: “I need to ask you to . . .”“I need to ask you to . . .”
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Angry, challenging, threatening, or eccentric patrons.
Unruly younger kids, difficult teenagers, with or without
their parents.
Patrons with personal or sexual boundary problems with
patrons or staff.
Domestic violence involving patrons or staff.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Chronically homeless.
Mentally ill people.
Gang members.
Substance abusers.
Internet misusers.
Rule violators.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Angry, challenging, threatening, or eccentric patrons.
Entitled, difficult, not always willing to listen or comply.
Use venting and validation.
Consider the best service “alignment.”
Use space and distance – arm’s length plus.
Use proxemic barriers if your safety is at risk.
Change the ratios of confrontation: get help.
“I can’t help you if you yell at me or threaten me.”
Call the police or use code words to alert a colleague.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Unruly younger kids, difficult teenagers, with or without
their parents.
Not always great at following The Rules.
“You can’t do that if you want to stay here.”
Separate groups of teenagers; talk to one.
Tactful conversations with the parent(s).
Age / race / gender alignment with staff?
Peer pressure and hyper-embarrassment issues?
Firm, fair, consistent; enforce consequences daily.
Patience versus “business impact.”
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Patrons with personal or sexual boundary problems with
patrons or staff.
Inappropriate conversations, flirting, unwanted attention.
Using the Internet to cyberstalk or stalk patrons or staff.
Patrons who make physical or sexual contact with staff or
patrons. Illegal sexual behavior is a sign of escalation.
Pedophiles: Trust your intuition and call the police.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Domestic violence involving patrons or staff.
Victims or perpetrators who come to the library.
Staff members with domestic violence issues that
crossover from home to work.
Child custody issues? The library as neutral territory?
EAP referrals? Creative HR responses? Location
change?
DV advocates, social services, police intervention.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Chronically homeless.
People with “poly-problems”: mental illness, substance
abuse, poor social skills.
People who bring their pets, worldly goods, bags (and bags
and bags), children, and friends.
Use space and distance and humane treatment. Set early
boundaries. Meet with the group leaders. Ask for their help.
Meet regularly with homeless advocacy groups and
agencies. Don’t take “We can’t do much” for an answer.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Mentally ill people.
Undiagnosed, under-treated, under-medicated, wrongly-
medicated, self-medicated.
Fearful, angry, confused, aggressive, delusional, psychotic.
Know the three-type criteria and get help from social
services and police.
Consider restraining orders for the chronically problematic.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Gang members.
Not just kids who sag their pants or wear hats sideways,
but gangsters, who belong to a criminal organization.
High degree of hypersensitivity to being slighted, especially
in front of their pals and their girls.
Remove tagged material and get graffiti repaired. Watch
for vandalism, drug sales, intimidation, recruiting.
Call police and local groups related to gang suppression.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Substance abusers.
Some people can handle their goodies; some cannot. It is
illegal to be high on drugs or alcohol and not in control.
Alcohol users and drug users are erratic. Opiate and
cannabis drug users tend to be more mellow (tiny pupils).
Stimulant drug users are highly-problematic (huge pupils).
Ask them to leave. Use space and distance.
Call the police.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Internet misusers.
Hogs or oddballs? Time-wasting or porn? Business
impact?
Remind them of your policies each time, including personal
device use policies.
Use the power of filters, time limiters, separation, and
careful peer pressure.
Typical Security-Related Incidents
Rule violators: entitled, ignorers, thieves, kid-leavers.
“I pay your salary. I want to speak to your supervisor. I’ve
been coming here since before you were born. I know the
Mayor. You can’t tell me what to do.”
Oblivious or intentionally disregards rules and policies.
Watch for theft and shoplift behaviors. Check eBay,
Craigslist, and other sites for stolen materials. Make police
reports and ask for investigative follow-ups.
Recognize abandoned kids and be a mandated reporter.
Typical Emergency Situations
Medical or first-aid situations.
Fires.
Earthquakes.
Gas leaks or chemical spills.
Tornadoes, weather incidents.
Flooding – plumbing or natural.
Typical Emergency Situations
Medical or first-aid situations.
Major events: A B C – Airway – Breathing – Circulation
Heart attacks, strokes, choking, serious cuts, compound
breaks from falls.
Update all first-aid kits, CPR classes, AED classes.
Don’t assume people know or someone has called 911.
Document all incidents and near-misses.
Typical Emergency Situations
Fires.
Update your floor warden procedures.
Monitor for early-warning signs: wiring, chemicals, brush
fires in the city.
Pull the alarms and yell for help and to get staff and patron
attention.
Evacuate all staff and patrons through the best exits.
Typical Emergency Situations
Earthquakes.
Schedule a yearly drill.
Make an evacuation decision.
Have the building checked for damage before re-entering.
Typical Emergency Situations
Gas leaks or chemical spills.
Follow your nose.
Evacuate and call 911.
Follow instructions.
Assess for medical issues or claims.
Typical Emergency Situations
Tornadoes, weather incidents.
Follow the weather updates carefully.
Know and follow your shelter-in-place and evacuation
procedures.
Make good decisions as to whether to close the facility.
Typical Emergency Situations
Flooding – plumbing or natural.
Old pipes + system stress = big problems
Pay attention to early-warning signs.
Monitor the weather.
Follow first-responder advice.
Top Ten Tips
1. Trust your intuition.
2. Be “assertively polite.”
3. Try a lighter touch first.
4. Know when to change the ratios of confrontation.
5. Stay in Condition Yellow around the public.
Top Ten Tips
6. Change your position; use space,
distance, and proxemic barriers.
7. Practice “If-Then” thinking.
8. Report every incident where you or
others felt afraid.
9. Work as a team.
10. Be a shepherd.

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How to Respond to a Security Incident at Your Library

  • 1. How to Respond to a Security Incident at Your Library Dr. Steve Albrecht, PHR, CPP, BCC San Diego, CA 619-990-2685 drsteve@drstevealbrecht.com
  • 3. Your Personal Safety Consistent policies and approaches to challenging people. Customer Service Skills
  • 4. Some Themes . . . Profiles or behaviors? Peace or justice? What should asking for help mean? Chain of command or not? How do we align with patrons? If there are no consequences . . . Acting skills . . . Do your job or do your job safely? If it’s measured, it can be managed.
  • 5. Code of Conduct In my Perfect Library World, your facility would post the Code of Conduct in many visible locations, in poster-sized versions. Putting the Code of Conduct on a clipboard behind the Circulation Desk or only on your web site, is not enough. In my perfect world, the Code of Conduct language would be written positively, and in plain English, not legalese.
  • 6. Tough Situations Entitled, angry, threatening, or eccentric patrons. Unruly children and teenagers (and animals). Stalking behaviors by patrons. Domestic violence comes to the library. No security and missing police. Door dashers, gate crashers, and thieves. The homeless and the mentally ill. Criminals, substance abusers, gang members. Internet hogs and Internet creeps. Stinkers, talkers, smokers, bathers, eaters, and sleepers.
  • 7. The Need for Rules of Conduct: Business Impact Smoking (E-cigarettes?). Soliciting for money. Interfering with the safe use of the library. Misusing the Internet. Bikes or skateboards. Theft or vandalism. Misuse of restrooms. Shirts and shoes.
  • 8. The Need For Rules of Conduct: Business Impact Unattended children. Service animals versus “comfort” animals. Sleeping. Food and drink. Electronic devices – use or noise. Hygiene. Unattended belongings. Blocking aisles and exits.
  • 9. Law Enforcement Support In my Perfect Library World, a police officer or sheriff’s deputy would visit your facility nearly every day, at different times. Have staff put the Dispatch numbers into their cell phones. Have your Director(s) call the Watch Commander and ask for regular or extra patrols. Create a hangout environment for the officers or deputies. Write incident reports with victim, suspect, witness information.
  • 10. Introduce / Ask / Explain Introduce yourself. Try to get the person’s name. Explain: “I noticed that . . . “ “The reason I’m here is . . .” “I’m sure you already know this, but . . .” Ask: “I need to ask you to . . .”“I need to ask you to . . .”
  • 11. Typical Security-Related Incidents Angry, challenging, threatening, or eccentric patrons. Unruly younger kids, difficult teenagers, with or without their parents. Patrons with personal or sexual boundary problems with patrons or staff. Domestic violence involving patrons or staff.
  • 12. Typical Security-Related Incidents Chronically homeless. Mentally ill people. Gang members. Substance abusers. Internet misusers. Rule violators.
  • 13. Typical Security-Related Incidents Angry, challenging, threatening, or eccentric patrons. Entitled, difficult, not always willing to listen or comply. Use venting and validation. Consider the best service “alignment.” Use space and distance – arm’s length plus. Use proxemic barriers if your safety is at risk. Change the ratios of confrontation: get help. “I can’t help you if you yell at me or threaten me.” Call the police or use code words to alert a colleague.
  • 14. Typical Security-Related Incidents Unruly younger kids, difficult teenagers, with or without their parents. Not always great at following The Rules. “You can’t do that if you want to stay here.” Separate groups of teenagers; talk to one. Tactful conversations with the parent(s). Age / race / gender alignment with staff? Peer pressure and hyper-embarrassment issues? Firm, fair, consistent; enforce consequences daily. Patience versus “business impact.”
  • 15. Typical Security-Related Incidents Patrons with personal or sexual boundary problems with patrons or staff. Inappropriate conversations, flirting, unwanted attention. Using the Internet to cyberstalk or stalk patrons or staff. Patrons who make physical or sexual contact with staff or patrons. Illegal sexual behavior is a sign of escalation. Pedophiles: Trust your intuition and call the police.
  • 16. Typical Security-Related Incidents Domestic violence involving patrons or staff. Victims or perpetrators who come to the library. Staff members with domestic violence issues that crossover from home to work. Child custody issues? The library as neutral territory? EAP referrals? Creative HR responses? Location change? DV advocates, social services, police intervention.
  • 17. Typical Security-Related Incidents Chronically homeless. People with “poly-problems”: mental illness, substance abuse, poor social skills. People who bring their pets, worldly goods, bags (and bags and bags), children, and friends. Use space and distance and humane treatment. Set early boundaries. Meet with the group leaders. Ask for their help. Meet regularly with homeless advocacy groups and agencies. Don’t take “We can’t do much” for an answer.
  • 18. Typical Security-Related Incidents Mentally ill people. Undiagnosed, under-treated, under-medicated, wrongly- medicated, self-medicated. Fearful, angry, confused, aggressive, delusional, psychotic. Know the three-type criteria and get help from social services and police. Consider restraining orders for the chronically problematic.
  • 19. Typical Security-Related Incidents Gang members. Not just kids who sag their pants or wear hats sideways, but gangsters, who belong to a criminal organization. High degree of hypersensitivity to being slighted, especially in front of their pals and their girls. Remove tagged material and get graffiti repaired. Watch for vandalism, drug sales, intimidation, recruiting. Call police and local groups related to gang suppression.
  • 20. Typical Security-Related Incidents Substance abusers. Some people can handle their goodies; some cannot. It is illegal to be high on drugs or alcohol and not in control. Alcohol users and drug users are erratic. Opiate and cannabis drug users tend to be more mellow (tiny pupils). Stimulant drug users are highly-problematic (huge pupils). Ask them to leave. Use space and distance. Call the police.
  • 21. Typical Security-Related Incidents Internet misusers. Hogs or oddballs? Time-wasting or porn? Business impact? Remind them of your policies each time, including personal device use policies. Use the power of filters, time limiters, separation, and careful peer pressure.
  • 22. Typical Security-Related Incidents Rule violators: entitled, ignorers, thieves, kid-leavers. “I pay your salary. I want to speak to your supervisor. I’ve been coming here since before you were born. I know the Mayor. You can’t tell me what to do.” Oblivious or intentionally disregards rules and policies. Watch for theft and shoplift behaviors. Check eBay, Craigslist, and other sites for stolen materials. Make police reports and ask for investigative follow-ups. Recognize abandoned kids and be a mandated reporter.
  • 23. Typical Emergency Situations Medical or first-aid situations. Fires. Earthquakes. Gas leaks or chemical spills. Tornadoes, weather incidents. Flooding – plumbing or natural.
  • 24. Typical Emergency Situations Medical or first-aid situations. Major events: A B C – Airway – Breathing – Circulation Heart attacks, strokes, choking, serious cuts, compound breaks from falls. Update all first-aid kits, CPR classes, AED classes. Don’t assume people know or someone has called 911. Document all incidents and near-misses.
  • 25. Typical Emergency Situations Fires. Update your floor warden procedures. Monitor for early-warning signs: wiring, chemicals, brush fires in the city. Pull the alarms and yell for help and to get staff and patron attention. Evacuate all staff and patrons through the best exits.
  • 26. Typical Emergency Situations Earthquakes. Schedule a yearly drill. Make an evacuation decision. Have the building checked for damage before re-entering.
  • 27. Typical Emergency Situations Gas leaks or chemical spills. Follow your nose. Evacuate and call 911. Follow instructions. Assess for medical issues or claims.
  • 28. Typical Emergency Situations Tornadoes, weather incidents. Follow the weather updates carefully. Know and follow your shelter-in-place and evacuation procedures. Make good decisions as to whether to close the facility.
  • 29. Typical Emergency Situations Flooding – plumbing or natural. Old pipes + system stress = big problems Pay attention to early-warning signs. Monitor the weather. Follow first-responder advice.
  • 30. Top Ten Tips 1. Trust your intuition. 2. Be “assertively polite.” 3. Try a lighter touch first. 4. Know when to change the ratios of confrontation. 5. Stay in Condition Yellow around the public.
  • 31. Top Ten Tips 6. Change your position; use space, distance, and proxemic barriers. 7. Practice “If-Then” thinking. 8. Report every incident where you or others felt afraid. 9. Work as a team. 10. Be a shepherd.

Notas del editor

  1. Blythe: Made font bigger and changed to Calibri to make it easier to read