Regulatory Guide 5.20

Training, Equipping, and Qualifying of Guards and Watchmen

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Issue date:	01/31/1974
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Janumay 1974 U.S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION

REGULATORY GUIDE

WIRECTO"AI

OF RE* LATORY STANDARDS

REGULATORY GUIDE 520

TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND QUALIFYING

OF GUARDS AND WATCHMEN

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A. INTRODUCTION

Section 73.50 of IOCFR Part 73, °7hydcal Protection of plants wd Materials," requires fuel repocssng licensees and persons licensed to pae certain s*dfled qatwties -of special nuclear m

(9"I. respectively, to provide trained and equkiped pmua mid wattchmea to phydsicly protect their facilities and to protect th Sm in thei Posseslson"

against theft. Further. J § 73.30 dirougk 73.36 of

10 CFR Patn 73 require certain shipments of SNM to be accompanied by guards a escorts. This guide provides criteria acceptable to *he Reltdy staff for a program for training, equipping, mid qulifyig -rds and watchmen.

L. DISCUSSION

Guards and watchmen responsible for the protection of SNM onsite and in transit and for the protection of the facility against industrial sabotage should, like other components of the physical security system, meet minimum levels of performance and reliability.

The licensee should assure that thoue responsible for security are capabl

e. and quaned to

"execute .the duties prescribed for them. Performance and reliability of the guard force can be asured by strict adherence to a program of:

1. Preenmployment screening.

2.

Training and qualificatio

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3.

Testing and requalification.

Preemployment screening provides a means to determine whether a prospective security employee is trustworthy and capable of performing the security tasks that will be msigned to hin.

Training and qualification of guards and watchmen are necessary to assure knowledge of the facility licensee's or transport licensee's (trnporter) ' security plan and to assure a thorough understanding as to exactly-what h and what Is- not eapected of each guard and wd&rm Furftf. he leW r4WOfibies and limitations Involved In the execution of his duties should be made dear to every gpard and watchmLm. Special emphasis should be given fd the heain ad me of firearnm.

Testing and equalificaton Is needed to ensure the continued performance and ulliAt vf guards and watchmen a components of the secmHity rystern.

The lieSwum ibbuld pro"d all gurd and watchmen tn with upgd to the details of the security plan they ane expeted to follow. The specific physical and training requirements of each guard and witdsmn will depend *upon the duties charged to that guard or watchman.

The Commission's regulations make the followinrg distinction between guards and watchmen: guards are armed and uniformed mad have protection of SNM

against theft ndWer the protection of a plant against Industrial nbotage a Utir primary duty; watchmen, For the purpom of Ais gide, a uainpod lceese, or tnsuporta, Is any gpe I. who Is Iks mad wmmt to the regulatons of 10 CF. Part 5 0r 70 -bo imports export.

transports, diUven to a cardr for ttasport, or takes derwery five on board at the point wem it is delive*d to a carria.

p*c! mact.r mstats and who i*. au.cl to the nquirements for the phy"cai p te-dam of spechi nchr asters! tiansit of 10 CFR hat T3.

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who may of may not be armed and uniformed, protect the plant and the SNM therein in the course of other duties. For the purpose of this guide, the term wa:chman will refer to an individual who Is nev armed, and a third cateMy, patrol watchman, will be considered as annrms qualiflie individual who may be issued arms during an emergency or threat situation and whose primary duty, at least during an emlergncY or threat situation, is the protection of the plant and the SNP therein.

For material shipments. aured escorts and armed monitors are cosidered jguards, and unashed escorts are considered patrol watchmde.

C. REGULATORY POSITION

A prouMn Acceptable to the eg0ulaory staff for the preemployment scKeeing.

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=an qualiyi of liensee security pndsonnel

~Jwuld Include th following I. Preploymet cre a. bie m= Quolfleade

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udtability of an applicant for conideration a a member of the licemnse's security OpnIZat

. The f(dowsig are ialmum, qualifleatilnsi

(1) MiWnlumapof-11.

(2) Minimum education hNO

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(3) No record of felony convictions,

(4) General good health a determined by a rphysician

1xorto empoymet.

An employment Jpplication should be used to provide a basis for the screetung prces

s. The application

.Jsould contain the following information:

(1) Full name,

12) Date and place ofb rth.

(3) Citizenship,

(4) Current residence,

(5) Prior reddences(pas'; to 10yea),

(6) Educational background (Institutioas.

dates).

(7) Previous employmrent history (full adult lise) induding supervisors, employment function, reason

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fi terminitlon,

(8) MilItary service.

(9) Record of criminal c*nvictiom.

c. Thysicd Capabilities

(1) All security personnel should be capable of arduous physical exertion and be able to withstand exposure to unusual or inclement weather. a

(2) All security personnel should have vision correctible to 20/20 (SMellen) In each eye,

(3) All security personnel should have hearing loss not exceeding 30 dB in both ears, or 35 dB in the poorer ear, relative to normal hearing,

(4) All security personnel should be mentay alert and capable of understanding and performing the duties assigned.

& Contract Sevice If the licenee chooses to use a contract guard service, he should accept only security personnel who have undergone preemployment screening and who meet the qualifications prescribed above.

2. Triniig Prior to mssinset of ucu My Osi

, eak gPatd watchman, and petrol watchma. vWethr hirsed by the lieoe or povided by a contract service, should

5nccessfuy pte a training proprm cossti of the followlvin Gen"a tr2aiin u outlaed In Appendix A of this 11111IN

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b. Traning speciftc to the faclit or transpo loene's curity pf*n for norda. em

. and threat siftations autcc e In Apendit 8 tfhis ude.

3. Test and Rw sqea"m Each rard, watchman, and patrol watdcma should be tested Ead equalifled acording to the fMIowft a. Facility or trspo securitY pn general duties and responsibtlitles of secuarity personnel ansualy, b. Facility o* trnport curity pl specifc duties and resp<Mbtas u, ndem u ly, c.

Communication equipment and security equipment as appropriate-sanianludly, d.

Arms qualification for guards and p"trol watchmen (Appendix C)-smbmna2y e. Medical examinatis-anfually. 3

4. Equipment Tho facility licensee. trasporter, or contract service should issue uniforms, firearms, commsntication devices.

und other security equipment as appropriate. Inspections SUnited States Army Regultion AN 4001. "SStandads of Medical Fitness," offas a guide to the deTarhtution of &a in dividual's physical ablity to perform the du*tbs Of guard Or patrol watchman.

9 Prior to re-a ment to duty. a physican should certidl th general good health of Nay guard, watchman or patrol watchmn retumrn8 for srvire aftr a prolonged lnes.

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should be conducted and documented by the security supervisor of the facility or transporter or by nother

.ndividual designated by fhe licensee at leat quarterly to assure proper care md condition of sad equipment.

a.

As a gpeeral practke, unforms issued to gards and unifonned watchmen and patro watchmen should be marikely distinct froar those of local law enforcement authorities.

b. On-duty guards should be armed with sidearms of not less than caliber .38. Wapona should be kept loaded at all tSmes while be" carried by guards.

c.

Weaipons sch as shotguns, rifes, riot guns, tear gS, and mace should be available and buued to uards and patrol watchuen as necessary. Such weapans should be loaded only upon bMue. and should remain loaded for as lM a ft re carried by the puirds or patrol watchmen.

d. Guards and watcdmen n patrol should carry radio communication devces. An intemorn or other mum should be used to provide cenmunlcatios in areas of the faclity whenr direct radio communication is not Posble.

C. Fxedate security &garntlons should be provided with at least ne ded ted uhicle, such a a Jeep, equipped with twomwsy radio communication for the purpose of quick response to intrusion or to an alarm. If the patrol area is so lare that only patrol by vehicie Is practical at least one other dedicated vehicle dsould be provided. In alddtion to radio communication, vehicles used for respome to Intnuson or for anred escort of SNM d4ments should be apped with a loaded shotgun or dot gun. extra rounds of amnuniilon, flares, spare batteries for conunwilcation devices, spothts, a CO2 or dry powder fire extipuisher, and a fAistaldkl.

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APPENDIX A

GENERAL TRAINING PROGRAM

This appendix lists topics and sogest time allotments for a 10-day general training proaram for uards and watchmea. T

program Is divided Into two sections: points of law and security dits, T

nctfOu 06 points of law is not intended to be a ours iln aD &aPectt of the law, but rather Is intended to Introduce the guards and watchmen to, and famiartze them with, some essentil prndpes of law of which the guards a.d watchmen should hav a basic understanding In order to assist and protect them In the proper performance of their duties. Hece, the topics listed in that section should be covered w suffiient depth to assure that eabh guard, watchmun, and petrol watchman psessei an understanding of (1) the neral UM of lepa authdity of a private security guard a provided by State statute and the cummmn law, (2) the differences between a felony and a mbdemnor mofar as that difference affects his authority, (3) the permissible legal.extent of a search and seizure as affected by his suspicion of a crime and by his actual witness of a crime. (4) the evidence generally necessary to prove the commiltion of A crime and particularly the Importamce of the preservation of re evideme:" and is) the use of force lally permisse In sWlf defAm or In prvention a crime inoln pop.ert.

section on security skills should be directed at enabling security personnel to (1) perfnor their security duties in ma effective manner, (2)

effectively cooperate -with other security personnel (Including Federal, State. or local law enforcement authorities) responding to a request for 2lsstance, and

(3) effectively defend themselves and others, if necessary.

The ptogram need not be limited to the topics listed herein, and other subjects may be included.'

Reasonable latitude is expected to enable the licensee to develop hds training program to best suit his needs. When formulating and implementing his training program, the licensee should consult with and obtain the advice of State and local law enforcement authorities.

SCOM

The general training prop 4n should be adequate to help assure that the licensee% guards and watchmen are capable of providing protection of the facility against

' The Licensee is refemed to the recommeadations contained in the "Private Police Trainin Manual" prepeed and published by the Ohio Peace Office Trming Council in conjunction with the Attorney General of the State of Ohio. The licensee should evaluate the peculiasities of his own operation and datermne whethet additional topics should be inchuded in his training propMm.

sabotage or SNM from theft, either In transit or at a find ite, until the arrival of assistance from law etaforcemeqt suthoitl. Th followbg potential sources of threat

• Ud be considered In the tralaWn proarnm:

a.

Lone individuals familiar with the construction and operation of the facility or the routin of vehicles tranpoef M

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b. A group of seveal indiidua some of who may be armed with weapons such as rifles, sidearms, and explosves c. A group of unarmed *Individuals evg&Wd in disordery conduct or mob actiities.

TOPICS

T1U following Is a list of topics which should be presented, with suggested corresponding time allotments, in the 10day training program. This list is not intended to be all Inclusive nor is any reccwnmendation made as to the order of presentation.

Pake od La For this pars of the thaining Ip to be successfd, the leg* concepts In this section of the program should be directly related to. and discussed In the narrow context of, the duties that arids.

watchmen, and patro watchmen ane expected to perform. ht is suggested that approximately three days

(24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />) of the 10-day program be devoted to discussion of the topics listed below:

Raoe of Ltw Enforcement ................. I hour A brief history of the development of law enforcement, division of leal authoity (e.g.. Federal, State, and local), and law enforcement ethics.

Le4l Phrases and Deflnitiom ............

2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> An explanation of the meaninp and legal significance of the most commonly used legal phrases that a guard or watchman is likely to encounter.

Cdimesad Elements ... ................

3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> Common law and/or statutory elements necessary for establishing certain specific crimes (e.S. assault, asault and battery, burglary, breaking and entering, larceny, receiving stolen property, carrying a concealed weapon, robbery).

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FACILITY OR CARRIER TRAINING PROGRAM

This appendix lists topics and sugested time allotments for a S-day (3-day for transporter guads)

program of training specific to the duties and

responsibilities of gwads, watchmen, ad patrol S.watchmen under the facility or carrier security plan.

SCOPE

rraining with respect to the licesee's security plan should be adequate to ensure that the licens's guards and watcbmen as flly aware of the duties and responsibilities chared to them under normal operating onditions, emergpncy cooditions, and threat lituatiom.

It should be emnhasized and clearly understood by every member of the security orlpinatlon that under threat

%atuatitins the primaiy responsibility of the licensee'

-aeudity orpnization is to pnrvde protection until the arrival of assistance from local law enformnent authoritie.

The training program should emphasize that guards and armed petrol watchmen no not to dsplay or discharO their weapons, but ate to keep their wao in their holsters and ar not to withdraw and dischar their weapons except in situatitns when sucb conduct wutuld be permitted under the law of the State in which the facility is located or under the law of the State throuqa which the vehdce trausporting special nuclear material Is tiavel At no time should a guard or aimed patrol watchman rue a "warning shot" into the air or round.

Warnings should be glven verbally. Above all, it should be stressed to the guards the vital Importance to the public health and safety and to the common defense and security of the United States that the unauthortzed removal of special nuclear matial from the facility or vehicle transporting the special nuclear material or the industrial sabotage to the tacility be prevented.

TOPICS

Security Overview .....................

3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br />

(2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> for transporter esctwu)

A discussion of the objectives of security plan. details of securi)

organization structure, and commad respnsibility.

Records and Reports................

3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br />

(2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br />' to transporter escorts)

Detailed description of licensee procedures for completini status, inspet tion, tour. and other appropriate routine and special reports.

Facilty Alerm istm ...................

S hours (F~xed site iuards mad watchmen)

Discmusion intrusion alms used at the facility, their operation, location. and testing procedures. Explanation of the alarm testing schedules. Field demon.

strationas of alan equipment.

SNM Trasud Vehles ..................

I hour (Transporter escorts)

A description of the vidcles used bo transport SN and of the methob of padag SNM for shipment.

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haou Operation and routine testing of commudncatlons dc usnd by the licensee.

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A variety of topics dsaid be coverd;

among them am: Identification checks;

badges and bsdging procedures; detection equipment used by licensee; vital arem.

what they contain, why they an vital;

escort procedures within protected area personnel and package searching procedures;

patrol and mpecton procedures.

Emae cy Procedwe ................

4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> (Fixed site gmr& and watcam)

Fire and criticality mcuadoe roweu s,

location of fin equipamnt, mid mcwity procedures under emergency condftkim.

oy PtOmCeuM ................... 3 hors (Transporter escort)

Security procedures fWoiw* a vdadwa accident.

Routine Procedures .....................

3 houw (Transporter escorts)

Discussion of check-in procedurs, detour policy, and shift.chmp procedurs (long hauls).

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Threatstuations .......................

3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> Types of credible attack and expected response.

Procedures for cafning far asistance:

who to call, when, what Information n to*

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Ue of Firearnm

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2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> Proper use of firearms during thrat situations emiphauzift permdbe ae of force in various situations.

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S hours Areas where SNM Is found at the fadlity, type 'and form of the S

stoed processed, or transported, and identifying characteristics of SNM containers.

Provisiom of the Commission's regulations for the protection of personnel against exposure. health problems assodated with exposure, precautions and procedures to mhiimb exposure, and proper handtig procedurm for Mu.

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3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br />

(2 horn for transporter escorts)

In addition to the above topics, training should Incude up to six weeks of a.theljob supervision.

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APPENDIX C

ARMS QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

Guards, amd other individuals who may be tWued arms during a thlat situation (eo4. patrcl watemen),

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&. S*Yal dComme Twelve shots double action from the crouch position. Time starts with gun m holster and Includes teloaditg for secund six shots.

Thne allowed: 25 men&ds.

b. Twenty-Th..Yasd Coaum: Six diot kneelin.

double acton; six shots standin& double action, left hand from behind baicde; ix shots standing, double action, rtht hand from behind barricade.

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a. Flfty.YnCoum Six diots sittk. six shots prom.

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Tapit Specificsioi:e 1127 TaVgt Guards must achieve a minimum perceitage sore of'

70%.

In addition ards and patrol watchmen should be lmtructed in the un of mace at tear ps if provided by

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