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| Delivery of an effective asset protection program depends significantly upon how well that agenda is woven into the overall philosophy and mission of the organization. Instinctively, corporate cultures deflect this responsibility by assuming that it is not part of their role. When asked what security is, they respond typically by identifying things or other agencies (e.g. alarms, closed circuit television, law enforcement, or security officers, etc.); not themselves as part of this process. Security management gained the unenviable reputation of being a cost center. Senior executives found it easier to invest in systems and man-hours (guards) rather than find and weave professional security management into their overall mission. It is critical that asset protection not be typified by these perceptions. Asset protection is just one more business objective that is best achieved and sustained by managers who are enlightened to security issues and willing to include them in their day-to-day itinerary. Organizations that have succeeded in overcoming this misconception have had measurable success in protecting critical assets. Asset protection must therefore evolve from employee focus groups, be an integral part of new employee orientation, and included with in-service staff training, professional development, and performance evaluations. |
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