View
218
Download
1
Category
Tags:
Preview:
Citation preview
SECURITY IN THE CASINO INDUSTRY
Chuck Barry
cbarry@tropicanaentertainment.com
(702) 589-3850
Goals of Security Operations
Protection and Safety of Customers
Protection and Safety of Employees
Protection of Assets
How are Goals Accomplished?
Physical Security
Surveillance Operations (Independent)
Investigations
Security Triangle
Physical Security
SurveillanceInvestigations
Security Operations are Key Departments in a Gaming Operation
Security protects customers, employees and assets
Surveillance is an independent part of security effort
In most gaming jurisdictions Surveillance is responsible to someone outside the gaming entity; Usually to someone in the Corporate Organization and/or Board of Directors.
Background of the Gaming Industry and Security Operations
Gaming industry is a heavily regulated industry.
There are Internal Controls (IC’s) for most of the Casino Operations: Internal Controls are written by a State Gaming Regulatory Body. Each gaming entity within a state also develops it’s own Internal
Controls.
Examples of departments which require Operational IC’s: Audit Cage – Count Rooms Casino Operations Slot Operations Security Surveillance
Typical Gaming Corporation Organizational Chart
State Regulators Can Set Security Standards
Define Equipment First Aid Equipment, i.e. AED’s, wheel chairsCan Mandate Paramedics for operation
Define and EstablishStandards for Camera Coverage
○ Back of House ○ Casino Floor○ Hotel Coverage ○ Point of Sale Camera Coverage
State Regulators Can Set Security Standards
Define Records That Will Be KeptDaily LogIncident Reports
Define Video Recording StandardsGaming – 30 Images Per Second, 4cifBack of House & Security – 7.5 Images Per
Second Define Manpower For Security Operations Arming of Security Officers
Physical Security
First Part of Security Triangle Customer Service
Friendly and helpful to customersUniforms vary from property to property
Knowledge of State Law’s/Gaming Reg’sLaws of ArrestDetentionSearch/SeizureUse of ForceTrespass/ Eviction
Maritime Security (Marsec) LevelsNormal (Level 1) High (Level 2) Severe (Level 3)
Physical Security Children’s Safety
Unattended/Lost Minors Emergency Procedures
Medical EmergenciesAlarms (Robbery, Distress)Evacuation Procedures
○ Disasters (Natural and Manmade)○ Active Shooter
Physical Security Dispatch Officer
Monitors and dispatches officers to calls via two way radio system
Monitors security CCTV systemSigns in vendors and visitors
Physical Security Posted Security Positions
Cage areaMain entry doorsEmployee entranceHotel Elevator Banks
○ Check for room card keyEntrances to Riverboat Casino’s
○ Underage Patrons○ Excluded Patrons
Physical Security
Casino PatrolsLooking for criminal activity
○ Purse snatchers; Rail birds: casino cheats○ Underage or intoxicated patrons
Fills and Credits○ Money to and from gaming tables
Table Drops and Slot Drops○ Movement of boxes to count room
Money movement within casinoAssistance to guests
Physical Security
Hotel PatrolsLooking for non guestsOpen doorsFire and safety hazards – write reportsAssistance to guests
Garage and Grounds PatrolsIllegal activityParking and safety hazardsIllegally parked or abandoned vehiclesLighting
Surveillance
Second Part of Security Triangle Separate, independent department for
casino operations In smaller properties the recording of all
cameras is handled by the surveillance department, but the monitoring of security cameras is done by security personnel
In large properties security has its own camera system
How is Surveillance Utilized?
ReactiveSecurity Cameras – All are Recorded, But
Not Monitored○ Parking Garages and Parking Lots○ Hotel Stairs○ Hotel Elevator Lobbies○ Restaurant Points of Sale○ Back House Exits○ Bars / Lounges○ Valet Parking
How is Surveillance Utilized?
Pro ActiveCasino Camera’s – Recorded and
Monitored 24/7○ Cage ○ Count Rooms○ Slot Machines○ Table Games ○ All Entry / Exits to Casino
How is Surveillance Utilized?
Security can have their own monitors to watch activity
Video is looped through the Casino Surveillance System
Security camera outputs are segregated to Security, they cannot view Casino cameras.
Casino Surveillance records all activities
Security CCTV System
Exterior Cameras (Perimeter)Parking Lots
○ PTZ and/or Fixed○ Lighting
Parking Garages○ PTZ and Fixed○ Lighting○ Guest Elevator Cabs○ Elevator Lobbies○ Each Driveway Entrance○ License Plate Camera○ Stairs
Exterior Camera’s
Main Building (Casino) Exterior Camera’s – PTZ and Fixed Monitor No Parking Zones
Vehicular Bomb Threat Entrances/Exits (Inside/Outside) Emergency Exits Only (Motion, Fixed) Walkways (Fixed, PTZ)
Hotel Exterior Camera’s
Entrances / Exits Loading Docks Building Perimeter
No Parking Zones Parking Lots Parking Garages
Elevator CabsGuest Elevator Lobby AreaStairwells – Ground Level
Hotel Interior Camera’s
Emergency Exits Emergency Tower Stairwell Exits Elevator Cabs
GuestEmployee
Guest Elevator LobbiesPublic Access
All Guest Floors (If Budget Allows)
Hotel Interior Camera’s
Front DeskGeneral AreaCashier Positions
Valet Luggage Room Security Holding / Interview Room
Audio Microphone Employee Banks
Casino Interior Camera’s
Lobby and Gathering Locations Chase Cameras
Follow People Employee Entrance/Exit Restaurant/Bar POS Arcades
Investigations
Third part of security triangle Corporate Compliance Policy Compliance Investigations
Employee background investigations; all employees
Vendor investigations Internal Investigations
Violations of company policy; federal law; state law and local law
Security Triangle
Physical Security
Surveillance Operations
Investigations
QUESTIONS?
Recommended