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Date
of last assessment:
October 2000
Laboratory
Mission
The Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) is dedicated to experimental and theoretical research in elementary particle physics and in those fields that make use of its synchrotron radiation facilities, including biology, chemistry, geology, material science and electrical engineering. This includes the development of new techniques in particle acceleration and detection, and of synchrotron radiation sources and associated instrumentation. The Center is operated as a national user facility for the Department of Energy by Stanford University.
Organizational
Mission
The Laboratory Protection (Safeguards and Security) [LPSS] function supports the scientific mission of the Laboratory by providing a full range of security services excluding police services. These services are further delineated, but are not limited to the following subgroups:
The LPSS functional area includes two full time
employees, one part time employee, and 25 contractor employees. One full time
employee, the functional area manager, is responsible for successful operation
of the entire functional area, and is personally responsible for the conduct of
limited investigations, security services contract administration, direct
supervision of 25 person contract security force, surveillance camera
installation and operation, electromechanical and electronic door access
installation and control, specialized security force training, special support
to the U.S. Secret Service and the F.B.I. during dignitary visits, and
preparation and filing of all administrative reports.
The second full time employee is a Radiation Gate Guard,
and is responsible for access to the Accelerator Area during the Graveyard
Shift. The part time employee is an administrative assistant and provides
support primarily in the preparation of reports and distribution of traffic
violation citations, and limited support involving other administrative
functions.
The contract Security Force provides coverage of various
elements of the functional area through shift operations 24 hours per day, 365
days per year as directed by the functional area manager.
Identification of
Self-Assessment Report Staff
Names,
Titles, Affiliations of
Participants
Richard
P. Yeager, Manager, Safeguards and Security
Scope
of Self-Assessment
This report represents the results of the LPSS functional
area self-assessment, an ongoing process begun as part of the Business
Management Oversight Pilot established by DOE in March 1995, and continued by
Executive Order as part of DOE Performance Based Management. Assessment materials were collected from data collected over
the past year, followed by a process of creative action planning,
closure/validation of findings, analysis, and report writing.
The LPSS functional area self-assessment is based on and measured against
performance measures currently agreed to between SLAC and DOE/OAK in order to
address customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and contract compliance.
Discussion
of Individual Performance Objectives
Performance Objective/Measure:
The LPSS functional area manages the reduction of security incidents and
property losses and theft to ensure the protection of government, university,
and personal property, and the health and safety of SLAC personnel, contractors,
visiting scientific personnel and the general public.
Assumptions: For the
purpose of this self-assessment, the LPSS functional area elements affected by
this performance objective/measure, include the Security Plan, Site and Physical
Property Protection, the Identification Card system, the Site Traffic Control
Program, and LPSS effectiveness.
The terrorist attacks on the United States on September
11, 2001 had an immediate impact on several security practices at SLAC which are
discussed in this document.
Findings:
Badge
and Dosimeter
SLAC implemented the new SLAC
Badge (DOE Common Badge) during this period.
New digital photo badging equipment was purchased and all file photos are
now available in a centralized database to gate guards for immediate
identification when needed.
The new SLAC Badge was introduced
May 1, 2001. The new design was prompted by a Safeguards and Security directive from
the DOE that all DOE laboratories doing unclassified scientific and technical
work must adopt a “common badge”. Staff reaction to the new badge design has
been universally positive.
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Safeguards and Security Changes Since September 11th Terrorist Attacks
SLAC Safeguards and Security responded immediately to the September 11th
terrorist attacks on the United States. Working
closely with SLAC senior management and DOE HQ, SLAC implemented a risk based
approach to tightened security at the site.
Badge/ID access controls were put into effect requiring all persons
entering the site (employees, visitors, sub-contractors, visitors, etc.) to show
a SLAC Badge or photo ID badge (if not SLAC staff).
Non-staff are questioned about destination and SLAC contact prior to
being granted entry into the site.
All staff have received regular e-mail updates from the Laboratory
Director and the Associate Director for Business Services informing them of
changes to security procedures as they occur.
Mailroom and
Shipping/Receiving Department employees have been given instruction sessions on
handling suspicious mail/packages. They
have also been supplied appropriate personal protection items (e.g. latex
gloves) to use if they desire.
Traffic Control for FY-01:
FY97
Speeding Violations issued - 289 avg. speed 35
FY98
Speeding Violations issued - 138 avg. speed 33
FY99
Speeding Violations issued - 188 avg. speed 33
FY00
Speeding Violations issued - 33
avg. speed 33
FY01
Speeding Violations issued - 43
avg. speed 33
The average speed on the SLAC site remained at 33 mph for
the fourth year in a row. Approximately 2,500 automobiles, trucks, electric
carts and bicycles traverse the SLAC streets and byways multiple times on any
given work day which increases the actual number of vehicle trips by about 1/3.
This reflects almost 3,333 vehicle trips daily, Monday through Friday with
approximately 1/3 the number, or 833 vehicles on the site on Saturday and
Sunday.
These vehicles are driven, for the most part, by SLAC
employees who are familiar with the site and the speed limits. Other drivers are
contractors and Scientific Users and Visitors and members of the Public who are
not familiar with our speed limits. The continuation of the increased daily
mobile Security Force presence coupled with the use of three separate radar
speed units have served to emphasize the program, and to visibly remind the
population that a traffic control program is in effect. The vehicle registration
program continues to evolve. When vehicles driven by SLAC staff enter the Main
Gate without registration decals, notices are handed to the vehicle operator by
the Main Gate Security Officers, and by Patrol Officers when they have reason to
approach a driver with an unregistered vehicle.
Theft
Figures for FY01
The FY01 theft figures are continuing to show a
significant drop from years past.
The property covered by the reports included SLAC
controlled, SLAC non-controlled, and Personal or other University property. The
total replacement dollar amount of theft or un-recovered missing property
reported to Safeguards and Security for FY01 was $1,840.
The replacement dollar amount of theft or un-recovered missing property
during FY00 was $2,229, FY99 was $7,744; FY98 was $15,780; and, for FY97 was
$71,869.
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Documentation
Available
on request.
Problem Analysis
Goals
for FY02:
Respond
quickly and appropriately to the increased security concerns since the
September 11th terrorist
attacks.
Meet
the December 31st deadline for issuance of the new SLAC Badge.
Continued
theft minimization.
Effective
traffic control.
Continued
rapid and accurate ID Card and Dosimeter issuance.
Continued
effective control of transient population (contractors, temporary workers,
and visiting scientists.
Continuation
of Security Bulletins to SLAC population.
Continue
corrective action planning, and closure/validation of self-assessment.
For Questions or comments, Please contact Ziba Mahdavi, Last Updated 10/30/00
