Documents/LOC2004/18: Security

18: Security

Provide effective security for the Library’s staff and visitors, collections, facilities, and other assets

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Planned outcome: security and emergency preparedness at the Library meet all applicable standards; and people, collections, buildings, and other assets are safeguarded from threats and are prepared for emergency contingencies. Performance measures: 1. Complete the unmet requirements identified in the Collections Security Plan and continue to update the plan as needed. 2. Results from random samples of the Library’s collections to determine the effectiveness of security controls in place (OIG). 3. Meet established time lines for completing installations and implementing of physical security controls defined outlined in the Library’s Collections Security and Security Enhancement Implementation Plans. 4. Meet time lines negotiated with customers for completing effective security, investigative, and police services. 5. Timely and effective coordination with the U. S. Capitol Police to provide and adhere to uniform standards where necessary to enhance overall security of the Capitol Hill complex. 6. Timely execution of the Library’s responsibilities in the Capitol Police merger implementation plan, if the plan is approved by the Congress. 7. Timely achievement of emergency preparedness program objectives detailed in the Library of Congress Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

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