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54 WWW.AGRM.ORG MARCHAPRIL 2016 DAY-TO-DAY INSURANCE SOLUTIONS Brian H. Merriam Under Siege Could your mission be the next place in the news because of a violent intruder Brian is the official insurance consultant for AGRM. The Merriam Agency offers prop- erty casualty auto directors and officers and workers com- pensation coverages tailored to the needs of AGRM members. You can email Brian at brianmerriaminsurance.com. P olice Man evicted from homeless shelter shoots 2 1 dead. Last Janu- ary Station House in north Philadel- phia experienced what could happen just about anywhere these days. Schools movie theaters churches coffee shops malls apart- ment buildings even military bases. There seems to be no place where mass shootings cant take place. Is your mission the next place to make it into the news because of a violent intruder Taking some preventative steps can at least lessen the possibility that you and your organization become the next victim. Here are some steps to take 1Begin by having a frank discussion with your missions leadershipyour board of directors and executive team. Establish your tolerance for risk. 2Consider the layout of your facilities. Where are the vulnerable points where an armed intruder could gain entry or have access to your employees volunteers and guests 3Consider all points of entry. Are doors se- cured Do you have a way to tell which doors and windows are unlocked or opened Do you have a protocol to make certain doors and windows are secured during the day or after work hours 4Consider what you can see. Do you have video cameras at sensitive points Does your staff know who is entering before the intruder gains entry 5Whats your policy on weapons Do you know the laws of your state and where weapons are permissible Do you allow your staff to be armed if they possess state pistol permits Can you add signage about weapons and video surveillance as a deterrent 6Do you keep track of past individuals who had keys or passes 7Do you have a record of who is in your building Would a sign-inout process be appropriate 8Do you provide training for response to a violent intruder There are a number of organizations that provide training all the way from identifying threats to responding to them with lethal force. 9Should you consider hiring a security service to provide an armed professional 10Have you discussed what your staff will do and how people will get away safely should you experience a violent intruder Although none of us want to establish airport TSA-type of screening to merely get into our missions its vital to look at everything dear to us and everyone who holds value to us and con- sider what a prudent response is before someone does something violent in our circle of influence. Take steps now while you are able to make a positive difference to preserve life.