• Establish and maintain all NIH physical security related policies and design requirements
  
• Conduct facility security assessments
• Host facility security committees
• Review construction & renovation design documents for physical security requirements
• Research both existing and new physical security technologies
• Oversee the installation of:
• Card readers, cameras, alarm systems
• Active and passive pedestrian and vehicle barriers
• Facility structure and window hardening
• Security lighting and emergency telephones
• Providing project management and procurement support for physical security-related items and services
• Providing risk management and systems training for physical security
• Provide recommendations and cost saving strategies to enhance the overall security in the absence of clearly defined federal requirements

To request any of the above services from DPSM, please submit a request to DPSM-ServiceRequest@mail.nih.gov. ​

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