Rural Security Planning: Protecting Family, Friends and Farm

1. Rural Security Planning: Protecting Family, Friends and Farm

2. What would happen if… Your barn caught fire? Someone was stealing your ammonia? Your grain became contaminated? Your livestock operation was put under quarantine?

3. Don’t know the answers? In this presentation you'll learn: How to help emergency responders react to a disaster in progress How to secure your farm and family against those wishing to do harm

4. Relatively simple changes or updates on your part can make the difference between: • Life and death • Protection and destruction of property • Chemical containment and contamination

5. Crime and Pollution insurance coverage County emergency address Emergency information mailbox Pesticides in one location Emergency responder's tour Cover the Basics

6. Your insurance policy may not cover: Injuries of trespassers on your property Farm chemical spills Destruction due to methamphetamine production Vandalism to your property Cover the basics:Crime and Pollution Insurance Coverage

7. How to handle it: Review your coverage with your insurance agent Discuss specific exclusions and amendments Cover livestock or high-value crops beyond their market value Ask if installing security measures would lower your premium GET EVERYTHING IN WRITING Cover the basics:Crime and Pollution Insurance Coverage

8. Cover the basics:County Emergency Address • 911 emergency addresses are critical for emergency responders • To locate emergency sites as quickly as possible • Your address should be: • In 3 inch reflective numerals • On BOTH sides of your mailbox

9. A well-hidden mailbox can provide emergency information to first responders. It should contain: Detailed map of the farm A list of emergency contact persons and their phone numbers Locations of hazardous chemicals A list of major contents of each building Cover the Basics:Emergency Information Mailbox

10. Cover the basics:Pesticides in one Location • Store all chemicals in one building • Always return leftover pesticides to the same location • Secure against theft • Fire resistant location • Mark the building location clearly on a farm map

11. Invite local emergency responders to your farm and show them: Water mains Electricity control boxes Fuel and chemical supplies Your emergency mailbox Livestock Other important areas or concerns Cover the basics:Emergency Responder Tour

12. Cover the Basics:Emergency Documentation • The farm map: What you will see • Developing your map • Buildings and contents: Where things are stored • Contact numbers: Whom to call

13. The Farm Map: What You Will See Draw a map and identify vulnerable areas Where hazardous chemicals are kept I.e.... Pesticides, used oil, fuel Creeks, wetlands Don’t make the map too complicated Look at your property and ask, “What would someone want to steal, damage, or contaminate?” Cover the Basics:Emergency Documentation

14. Number each of your farm buildings Cross-reference them to the drawings on your farm map Describe contents Is something valuable inside that would be important to save? Types of equipment inside Location of fuel tanks Chemical storage areas Buildings and Contents

15. Provide a prioritized list of names and numbers First contact should be someone familiar with the operation Someone who could make critical decisions in an emergency Someone who can spend money or take action Contact Numbers

16. Security Threats to Farms • Preplanning for an emergency is one half of protecting your farm. • Now consider what you have to do to secure your farm against those who wish to purposefully harm your property

17. The mischief maker The trespasser The thief The narcotics entrepreneur The disgruntled employee The computer hacker The homegrown extremist The terrorist Security Threats to Farms

18. Security Threats to Farms • The mischief maker • Many farmers have had crops, animals, or other property damaged for no good reason. • To avoid this: • Limit access • Put up “No Trespassing” signs • Strategic lighting

19. Security Threats to Farms • The trespasser • Jogger • Mushroom hunter • Snowmobiler • Not permitted hunter • How to avoid them: • Put up no trespassing signs • Develop a good relationship with neighbors

20. Security Threats to Farms • The Thief • The most common crime on farms • “anything not nailed down” is a target • Tools • Fertilizers • Pesticides • How to stop them: • Keep tabs on your inventory • Use up-to-date security measures

21. Security Threats to Farms • The Narcotics Entrepreneur • Anhydrous ammonia makes methamphetamines • Monetary loss less of a concern than • damaged tanks • ammonia release • Consult ammonia supplier and plan • Watch for “drug litter”

22. The Disgruntled Employee Ask insurance agent about “employee dishonesty coverage” Consider changing locks Establish inspection times for farm areas If an employee complains If can’t change situation, just listening may help. Security Threats to Farms

23. The Computer Hacker Can destroy years worth of data Crop records Financial records How to avoid them: Make a hard copy of your computerized work Store it in a safe location away from the farm Update virus patterns weekly Do not connect the computer that you store personal and farm records to the internet Security Threats to Farms

24. The Homegrown Extremist release of animals from captivity destroy genetically modified plants How to avoid them: better security place your vulnerable property in secure areas check your insurance coverage Security Threats to Farms

25. The Terrorist Has political/idealistic goals May not be deterred by risk of punishment May damage agricultural production and processing facilities How to avoid them Report outbreaks of diseases Be vigilant Security Threats to Farms

26. Security planning in a nutshell Prioritize assets and security Who are the bad guys? View from adversary’s perspective Security strategies and measures Relative cost of security measures

27. Prioritize Assets and Security • Consider the Three Ls • Lock • Light • Limit access • Protect most important assets first • Give them best security

28. Could be former or angry employees Extremists or terrorists Anyone who you think may purposely want to harm your operation Who are Bad Guys?

29. View from Adversary's Perspective • Ask yourself: • What would be the easiest way to: • Steal • Damage • Destroy assets or property? • Identify possible targets

30. Deterrence Lighting Dogs Detection Electronic sensors Nosy neighbors Delay Gates/fences Locks Security Strategies and Measures

31. Operational security is FREE! Educate employees/family Be aware of surroundings Alert them to valuables someone may want to damage Make security everyone’s job Randomly scout farm & premises Cost of Emergency Measures

32. Electronic security systems Expensive, but worth it (when protecting valuable assets) Physical barriers Gates and locks are less expensive, and worth it but effective Guards Most expensive Hire on short-term basis to save Cost of Emergency Measures

33. Farm Security: Where to Begin Physical Protection planning Protecting Information Physical Protection procedures Physical Security measures Electronic Security Chemical Protection Biosecurity

34. Physical protection planning • Arrange to have a security survey conducted • Use disaster information websites • USDA • EDEN • Know your insurance coverage • Develop contingency plans

35. Call law enforcement if you see suspicious activity Start a neighborhood watch Have neighbors pick up mail when you’re away Do not put your name on the mailbox Do not discuss or advertise what you grow/raise Protecting Information

36. Physical Protection Procedures • Inventory critical farm assets • Participate in security training exercises • Always ask for identification • Protect your PCs

37. Physical Protection Procedures • Deal with employees to ensure security • Key and lock procedures • Take care of equipment

38. Protect water Install security lighting Maintain a “clear zone” Prevent vehicle access Pay attention to gates Physical Security Measures

39. Electronic Security • Door switches • Motion sensors • Electronic access control • Video surveillance • Backup telephones

40. Chemical Protection • Ammonia protection • Disable equipment • Secure tanks • Authorize specific employees to handle chemicals

41. Follow proper biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission. Control traffic on and around the farm Isolate new animals from other animals for at least 2 weeks Keep it clean! Clean and disinfect all equipment between uses Control rodents and insects Biosecurity

42. Employees Report suspicious activities to you Keep a visitor log If you find evidence of a crime, don’t disturb it! Do not try to stop a crime in progress Call insurance agent Call attorney if necessary Reporting Security Events to Authorities

43. Reporting Security Events to Authorities • Use 5 Ws + H • Who • What • When • Where • Why • How

44. Who to tell what? Your main concern is to prevent compromise of your physical protection system while not impeding fire fighters and responders Don't discuss your security information with people who don't need to know. Install a "Knox Box" The Security Conflict

45. In Conclusion… The more information and preparation before an emergency (or security breach), the better! Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution

46. Rural Security Planning: Protecting Family, Friends, and Farm Other Purdue Pesticide Programs Publications can be accessed at: http://www.btny.purdue.edu/Pubs/ PPP/PPP-64.pdf