Part I Depots And Warehouses (1950)

[Music] wherever our armed forces go a vast amount of material must go along all of it is necessary for a success in battle some may be lost through enemy action that can't be helped but we must recognize another loss hazard one which can be controlled it is the action of so-called friendly hands helping themselves to relatively small amounts of equipment and supplies these hands have gone over to the enemy reducing our vital stores of material just as ruthlessly as our enemy would where security measures are Lexor inadequate the security officer of an installation may count on receiving a steady stream of pilferage reports any system for the Prevention of pilferage depends primarily upon the efficiency and discipline of the personnel assigned to carry out the general security plan there are three fundamental principles in every security setup first attitude a man guarding government property is in a position of special responsibility his attitude toward the trust placed in him must be right second control of persons entering or leaving an installation must be constant third use all the security devices available they are provided to discourage and to detect pilfering the strict enforcement of all security regulations acts as a damper to temptation the badge of a familiar person may be rescinded without the guards knowledge therefore where the pass is a badge it must always be visible a badge tells you at a glance that the wearer is authorized to be in the installation badges and other types of passes are issued by the Provo marshal a permanent pass will generally carry a photograph of the bearer a record of all passes issued is on file in the Provo marshal's office security personnel should be familiar with every type of past issued including those given to visitors and persons authorized to enter restricted areas all visitors must state their business before they are admitted to an installation upon presenting satisfactory proves that they are authorized to enter they are registered and issued a temporary pass the register will be a record of each visitors signature personal address or business address purpose of visit time of entrance and later time of departure the return of every temporary pass is an extremely vital requirement in the prevention of pilferage permit no visitor to leave without returning his or her pass another basic measure against pilferage is the examination of all packages brought into or taken out of the installation store rat parcels lunch pails and similar items must not be overlooked examine everything a check room established at the entrance to the installation eliminates the frequent annoyances and delays involved in the inspection of packages when an unannounced spot-check is ordered do the job thoroughly but not offensively this is an excellent means of catching the more clever pilferers off their guard no single security measure can cover all the dodges that a sharp pilfer can dream up the main gate of this post has a special gadget called an inspector scope in a second it shows any metal objects that might be inside a package placed on the ledge the package is examined by the concealed machine and its operator when a questionable item is revealed a signal notifies the military policemen on duty who detains the suspect until he can be taken away for questioning traffic control while designed for overall security is another definite barrier against pilferage military policemen in their boots should be able easily to observe the approach of both incoming and outgoing vehicles pedestrians must be required to pass through entrances and exits provided for them separating the flow of pedestrians from the vehicular traffic simplifies the inspection of passes and packages for the best control of vehicular traffic at all times maintain a single line at the checkpoint but don't imagine that these or any other checking methods by themselves will automatically wipe out all pilferage and don't expect the fence alone to keep trespassers out for pilfered articles in when patrolling the perimeter of an installation do not permit any loiterers near the fence many a package containing valuable government property has been tossed over a fence to a Confederate or to be picked up later check the more vulnerable points each time around an observation tower takes care of potential weak spots in the perimeter fence the additional height allows the guard to clearly observe multiple activity or to keep an eye on unusual terrain features when any gate is not in use make sure that it is locked securely locked steel cribs and locked chests afford the maximum security against pilferage but they must nevertheless be guarded a communication system is an essential part of every good security plan it's there to be used roving patrols are most effective when radios keep them in contact with our headquarters alarm systems are of two kinds the silent alarm this is only a demonstration has an obvious advantage over the Bell alarm with this system the thief or a trespasser has no way of knowing he has been detected here is another technique which can sometimes be used to establish the guilt of a pilfer this powder invisible to the eye is easily seen under an ultraviolet ray a pilfer with this on his hands has no alibi in a well-organized storage area the storage arrangement will be such as to afford the guard long wide lanes of observation where this principle has been disregarded guards should notify their immediate superior might should be so placed that guards can observe without being seen above all a good system requires aggressive and alert guards men who like to catch criminals a guard who knows his job and realizes his responsibility plays the most important part in the prevention of pilferage study this case this warehouse contains precision equipment tempting and small enough to be easily pilfered because this is critical equipment the security program has been adjusted to existing circumstances an extra guard patrols the sensitive area at all times an experienced guard conducts himself in a businesslike manner and because he knows his business he continually varies his route and time schedule if trouble comes his way he's ready anyone may be a pilfer this type is known as the casual pilferer he is yielding to a more or less sudden temptation later he'll find out what he's stolen how valuable the article is and what he can do with it if anything he gets a kick out of putting one over on the guard an alert card is more than a match for a pilferer notice that he acts quickly and firmly observed that the pilferer has become remorseful he usually does offering a wide variety of excuses for his unusual act never be influenced by the statements of a pilfer stick to business call for help and keep your prisoner covered assistance arrives quickly when the security system is sound the Corporal of the guard clearly informs the suspect that he is apprehended and under custody before searching him for concealed weapons and evidence of his crime because of the very nature of the Act the pilfer generally conceals the stolen article on his person it is not part of a guards duty to thoroughly investigate a pilfering incident that's up to specially trained military police investigators but it is a guards duty to protect evidence that may be used later in the formal investigation and prosecution of the case in this case to protect the evidence the guard stations himself near the box that was broken into and stays there until relieved then working with the noncommissioned officer he completes the job by writing out a clear and accurate report of exactly what happened the report is forwarded to the security officer first then next to the Provo marshal and finally to the commander of the installation he reads every report because he is responsible for the overall security of the installation the commander will have special orders issued through the Provo Marshal whenever unusual conditions arise the security guard commander passes along the special orders together with all other security orders of the post commander a typical example of a special order is one which directs the attention of guards to sensitive locations such orders are posted and also given verbally to the men who will carry them out keep your eyes and ears open for anything unusual and reported immediately now the special orders for post six that includes warehouses four five and six have been posted I'm going to read them to you just be sure that they're understood one this post includes the area of the parade ground warehouses four five and six and the area between a and C Avenue to check all locks and windows on this post twice during the period of Duty three report once an hour from this post using the field telephone you know your general orders you're all experienced cards do a good job that's all detail ten-hut target for chegar after instructions are issued noncommissioned officers take over as supervisors they are responsible for the performance of the guards under them noncommissioned officers attend to the posting of the relief and inspect the guard at frequent intervals as part of their administrative duties the noncommissioned officers take care of reports and prepare special instructions here's a short story about casual pilferers who happen to get away with at once so they decided to try their hand at systematic filtering because it's night one of the more experienced military policemen is on duty at the main gate even though this truck driver is a frequent visitor he doesn't enter until his identification and pass are check [Music] so far there is nothing unusual late visitors on this post however are unusual any act or happening which is unusual calls for prompt attention it may be just a pleasant distraction or it may mean trouble [Music] what's the trouble miss something real office happened me and my girlfriend can't get into a house well what do you mean well there's a man hanging your honor corner we're afraid to go down the street do you think you could come with us for a minute I'll be glad to help you when I'm through with my tour of duty but it's urgent this man is hanging around shall I call for some help no never mind you're not much use um peas despite his courtesy the military policeman is suspicious this interruption off the routine calls for caution what's this all about within the installation one of the guards is patrolling his post trying doors checking windows interested in everything within his sight or hearing as the familiar truck approaches the guard gives it only a casual look nothing unusual about this truck unless it were to stop where it shouldn't oh that's it what I held Oh [Applause] once a week we'd be doing our okay let's get going and please look got a shot tonight I don't think the cover yourself meanwhile losing no time the guard calls the corporal of the guard who alerts the main gate main gate private her speed okay we'll do [Music] wait a minute hold up the conspiracy to commit systematic pilfering fails any outbreak of pilferage in these critical times must be regarded as a very grave danger both to our armed forces and to our national security the security measures shown apply to all situations whether overseas or in this country when the facilities required are not available they must be improvised pilfering can be prevented but it demands an energetic security force carefully organized there must be teamwork common-sense initiative know-how judgment that anticipates the dodges of the pilferer consistent and it must always be borne in mind that a basic mission of any security force is to prevent pilferage to make it just too tough for the would-be pilfer to get started [Music]