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35. SECURITY PLAN35.1 In view of the sensitive nature of the work performed by CBI,the likelihood of security threats to CBI offices is higher incomparison to most of the other government offices. Therefore, eachhead of the office/designated nodal officer should prepare a securityplan incorporating the following features. The plan should beappropriate and suitable for the premises of the particular branch /set of offices. The plan should contain the following subjects or headsof security detail :(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)Access control of both animate and inanimate objects; thisincludes perimeter defence, car parking etc.Anti-sabotage check and precautions to be taken.Fire control measures including evacuation of premises.Document and security of other valuables.Information SecuritySecurity/threat response, including alerting local police,government agencies etcContingency plan.35.2 Access Control35.2.1 Basic principle to be observed is that access control beginswith the outermost point. Outer perimeter may vary from place toplace. In a typical mofussil branch it may be the street, pavement andcompound wall of the branch. In an urban setup, it can be the road,building entrance, floor entrance, lift doors etc. The outer perimetershould be secured in such a manner that unauthorised object orunauthorised person cannot get entry. Since most of the CBI officesare housed in exclusive premises, nodal officers can consider laying ofbarbed-wire fencing and lighting of the fence/compound wall so as toensure day and night security.35.2.2 Outer perimeter security also includes buildings, trees, polesetc. which provide access to the secure area and which need to becordoned off suitably. Outer perimeter security similarly includesdrains and their openings running from the compound to outsideareas, electricity substations, telephone poles, mail boxes and maildelivery bags etc. Entry points at the outer perimeter have to beregulated by a security guard with a register and intercom facilitieswith the duty room. The duty officer will have to notify allvisitors/vehicle numbers to the security guard. The entrance gatesPage 229 of 229