Physical Security Assessments
Physical security assessments, also known as risk assessments, are no longer reserved for elite corporations, governmental facilities, municipal buildings, or large manufacturers. Homeowners and local businesses can now affordably take advantage of physical security assessments customized to individual requirements, threat environment, and budget.
Protecting your home and building, including the people and assets held inside, as well as the surrounding property, is the basic definition of physical security. A physical security assessment by a professional is a great first step.
We coexist as a society because of its benefits. Despite this, there are some people who prey upon the vulnerabilities of others. OnyxSpear offers no cost initial consultations regarding risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments to homeowners and businesses.
Physical Security Assessments Defined
A physical security assessment, or risk assessment, is a detailed evaluation of a structure in its entirety to include all physical safety, and security mechanisms, necessary to protect its occupants, assets, and surrounding property. This is a very basic definition of a detailed procedure, with a wide range of fundamental variables to consider.
OnyxSpear offers an adaptive template for physical security assessments, influenced by decades of observation, study, and active participation. Today’s accepted standard regarding physical security solutions has proven to be inadequate. Life is not linear, nor are the behaviors of individuals. Security operations in the U.S. and, in New York, are struggling, or failing, to evolve at a pace commensurate with and responsive to the complex societal dynamics of society. OnyxSpear is licensed in New York State. Any opinions regarding security operations are based solely on our industry experience, participation, and observations.
Affordable: Physical Security Assessments
The cost of a physical security assessment is largely dependent on the client and their specific objectives. Considerations include but are not limited to property location, property size, structure size (sq.ft), client business model, budget, number of employees, presence of high-profile individuals, and threat history. However, implementing the proposed measures, and steps outlined within the assessment, can be costly. A physical security assessment is flexible by design, tailored to accommodate both residential, and business needs.
You need a Physical Security Assessment
All physical security assessments are predicated on accurate data and information. Our company solely relies on, and examines, data published by accountable and verified sources. Accordingly, we analyzed the 2022 crime index report prepared by the New York State, Division of Criminal Justice Services.
“Index crime in New York State increased (+22%) in 2022
compared to 2021, with 421,322 Index crimes reported.
The increase was driven by a 25 percent increase in all
three property crimes and increases in the violent crimes
of robbery (+25%) and aggravated assault (+9%). Murder
(-11%) and rape (-4%) both decreased.”
“The state’s Index crime rate declined by 3 percent
when comparing 2013 and 2022. During the same time
period, the violent crime rate increased 11 percent and
New York State experienced a 36 percent increase in
firearm-related homicides when comparing 2013 to 2022
(See page 4 for additional details). This significant
increase mirrored trends that occurred nationally.”
Alarmingly, data clearly shows a rapid increase in criminal actions between 2021 and 2022. We are confident that criminal acts have surpassed the 2013 high mark. Click on the link at the end of this page, to be directed to the NYS DCJS crime index. Note: NYC has not reported for 2023. However, Non-NYC, or the rest of NYS, continues to trend up.
What Really Happens When You Compromise On Security?
Ultimately, a physical security assessment is a plan of action for achieving a desired outcome, safeguarding what matters most. People, employees, guests, relatives, and friends are treasured assets deserving of stronger protections. Optimizing the physical security integrity of a structure and its surrounding environment boosts its protective effectiveness. Prevention and mitigation efforts reduce liability and save lives. We believe the choice is clear. Trust the data.
