Security and safety in Los Angeles high-rise buildings after 9/11 /

In the wake of September 11 this text identifies generic terrorism threats to, and practices used to safeguard, high-rise buildings in Los Angeles and elsewhere. It discusses potential responses after an event and suggests preparations that local government and the private sector could take.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Authors: Public Safety and Justice Program (Rand Corporation), Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater Los Angeles
Other Authors: Archibald, Rae W.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2002.
Series:Documented briefing (Rand Corporation) ; DB-381-BOMA.
Subjects:
Tall buildings > Security measures > California > Los Angeles.
Terrorism > California > Los Angeles > Prevention.
Immeubles de grande hauteur > Californie > Los Angeles > Sécurité > Mesures.
Terrorisme > Californie > Los Angeles > Prévention.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Workplace Culture.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Corporate Governance.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Leadership.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Organizational Development.
Terrorism > Prevention.
California > Los Angeles.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Preliminaries; Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Determining Threats and Vulnerabilities; The Risk Reduction Matrix; A Layered Approach; Understanding Existing Security Practices and Technologies; A Context for Existing Security Measures; Lessons Learned from 9/11; Best Practices: Chicago; Indirect Costs of Security; Key Planning Considerations for Los Angeles High-Rise Buildings; Potential Roles for Government; Recommendations for Los Angeles.

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