Mannes & Associates is a consulting firm composed of a team of current and former federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who provide invaluable expertise in technical advisory services to many areas of specialty, including the entertainment industry, news and media, manufacturers, non-profits and government contractors.

Services: Threat Assessment & Vulnerability Analysis Services

The safety and security of people and property is vital to the wellbeing of a community; whether that be a workplace or the general public. Due to the increased frequency of "active shooter" incidents, the ongoing threat of terrorist activity posed on the United States, and the general presence of crime facing many communities; many Americans are looking for sensible, affordable strategies to secure their environment.

Mannes & Associates is the company to turn to for proven threat assessment and vulnerability analysis services. These services, to include facility security assessments, identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to increase security mitigate the risk of injury and loss of property.

Before making costly investments such as capital improvements, guards, or sweeping policy changes, have Mannes & Associates' team of expert professionals identify security vulnerabilities through:

• A thorough site security assessments of the facilities and grounds;
• Interviews with employees, contractors, and stakeholders;
• Reviews of existing security systems, policies, and procedures;
• Benchmarking of best practices of other facilities in your region and/or industry;
• Analysis of internal and external crime, terrorism, and sociological trends effecting the security of your workplace or community;
• Detailed reports and recommendations for next steps to help you make informed decisions on security improvements to your organization.

Information obtained through these processes has been combined with our experience on similar projects and our professional experience in responding to and mitigating worst-case incidents and our understanding of your local environment, to develop specific and custom-tailored recommendations for your project.

A Physical Security Assessment provides your organization and/or community with the tools it needs to obtain a comprehensive array of physical security protection services. In concert with our clients, Mannes & Associates conducts a review and analysis of the impact of a physical security program with regard to personal safety, property damage, and disruption and mitigated financial liability. This is accomplished through intense evaluation of available security countermeasures, policy development, and training of personnel who have responsibility of maintaining physical security protection standards.

The Hazard, Vulnerability, and Risk Analysis provides our clients with a tool to strike an economic balance between the impact of risk on their workplace and the cost of protective measures. The security profile of the organization also highlights areas where more or less security is needed. These facts are used for the justification of new policy or counter measures. As a by-product, the analysis increases the awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of the property/organization's security at all levels of management and operations.