Regulatory Guide 5.20

Training, Equipping, and Qualifying of Guards and Watchmen

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7* - ýf Janumay 1974 U.S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION

REGULATORY OF RE* LATORY STANDARDS

GUIDE

WIRECTO"AI

REGULATORY GUIDE 520

TRAINING, EQUIPPING, AND QUALIFYING

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OF GUARDS AND WATCHMEN

A. INTRODUCTION

Training and qualification of guards and watchmen are necessary to assure knowledge of the facility

4 Section 73.50 of IOCFR Part 73, °7hydcal licensee's or transport licensee's (trnporter) ' security Protection of plants wd Materials," requires fuel plan and to assure a thorough understanding as to repocssng licensees and persons licensed to pae exactly-what h and what Is-not eapected of each guard certain s*dfled qatwties -of special nuclear m and wd&rm Furftf. he leW r4WOfibies and

(9"I. respectively, to provide trained and equkiped limitations Involved In the execution of his duties should pmua mid wattchmea to phydsicly protect their be made dear to every gpard and watchmLm. Special facilities and to protect th Sm in theiPosseslson" emphasis should be given fd the heain ad me of against theft. Further. J § 73.30 dirougk 73.36 of firearnm.

10 CFR Patn 73 require certain shipments of SNM to be accompanied by guards a escorts. This guide provides Testing and equalificaton Is needed to ensure the criteria acceptable to *he Reltdy staff for a program continued performance and ulliAt vf guards and for training, equipping, mid qulifyig -rds and watchmen a components of the secmHity rystern.

watchmen.

The lieSwum ibbuld pro"d all gurd and watchmen tn with upgd to the details of the

L. DISCUSSION

security plan they ane expeted to follow. The specific physical and training requirements of each guard and Guards and watchmen responsible for the witdsmn will depend *upon the duties charged to that protection of SNM onsite and in transit and for the guard or watchman.

protection of the facility against industrial sabotage should, like other components of the physical security system, meet minimum levels of performance and The Commission's regulations make the followinrg reliability. The licensee should assure that thoue distinction between guards and watchmen: guards are responsible for security are capable. and quaned to armed and uniformed mad have protection of SNM

"execute.the duties prescribed for them. Performance and against theft ndWer the protection of a plant against reliability of the guard force can be asured by strict Industrial nbotage a Utir primary duty; watchmen, adherence to a program of:

1. Preenmployment screening.

2. Training and qualification. and For the purpom of Ais gide, a uainpod lceese, or

3. Testing and requalification. tnsuporta, Is any gpe I. who Is Iksmadwmmt to the regulatons of 10 CF. Part 5 0r 70 -bo imports export.

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

-- 1 determine whether a prospective security employee is p*c! mact.r mstats and who i*.au.cl to the nquirements trustworthy and capable of performing the security tasks for the phy"cai p te-dam of spechi nchr asters! tiansit that will be msigned to hin. of 10 CFR hat T3.

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(2) All security personnel should have vision who may of may not be armed and uniformed, protect correctible to 20/20 (SMellen) In each eye, the plant and the SNM therein in the course of other (3) All security personnel should have hearing duties. For the purpose of this guide, the term loss not exceeding 30 dB in both ears, or 35 dB in the wa:chman will refer to an individual who Isnev armed, poorer ear, relative to normal hearing, and a third cateMy, patrol watchman, will be (4) All security personnel should be mentay considered asannrms qualiflie individual who may be alert and capable of understanding and performing the issued arms during an emergency or threat situation and duties assigned.

whose primary duty, at least during an emlergncY or threat situation, is the protection of the plant and the & Contract Sevice SNP therein.

If the licenee chooses to use a contract guard For material shipments. aured escorts and armed service, he should accept only security personnel who monitors are cosidered jguards, and unashed escorts are have undergone preemployment screening and who meet considered patrol watchmde. the qualifications prescribed above.

C. REGULATORY POSITION

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""e i =anqualiyi of liensee security pndsonnel lieoe or povided by a contract service, should

~Jwuld Include th following 5nccessfuy pte a training proprm cossti of the followlvin

"l I. Preploymet cre Gen"a tr2aiin u outlaed In Appendix A of a. bie m= Quolfleade .

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?reenptoyment screening should be dealpd to b. Traning speciftc to the faclit or transpo . and loene's curity pf*n for norda. em

-ses the " udtability of an applicant for conideration a threat siftations autcc e InApendit 8 tfhis ude.

a member of the licemnse's security OpnIZat . The f(dowsig are ialmum,qualifleatilnsi 3. Test and Rw sqea"m

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(2) Minimum education hNO 1*c1ma Each rard, watchman, and patrol watdcma should

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(3) No record of felony convictions,

(4) General good health a determined by a a. Facility or trspo securitY pn general

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rphysician duties and responsibtlitles of secuarity personnel ansualy, specifc b. Facility o* trnport curity pl duties and resp<Mbtasu, ndem u ly, An employment Jpplication should be used to c. Communication equipment and security provide a basis for the screetung prcess. The application equipment as appropriate-sanianludly,

.Jsould contain the following information: d. Arms qualification for guards and p"trol

(1) Full name, watchmen (Appendix C)-smbmna2y 3

12) Date and place ofb rth. e. Medical examinatis-anfually.

(3) Citizenship,

(4) Current residence,

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

4. Equipment

(6) Educational background (Institutioas. Tho facility licensee. trasporter, or contract service dates). should issue uniforms, firearms, commsntication devices.

(7) Previous employmrent history (full adult und other security equipment as appropriate. Inspections lise) induding supervisors, employment function, reason

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(8) MilItary service.

(9) Record of criminal c*nvictiom. 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 c. Thysicd Capabilities patrol watchman.

(1) All security personnel should be capable of 9 Prior to re-a ment to duty. a physican should certidl th general good health of Nayguard, watchman or patrol arduous physical exertion and be able to withstand watchmn retumrn8 for srvire aftr a prolonged lnes.

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.-.. should be conducted and documented by the security d. Guards and watcdmen n patrol should carry supervisor of the facility or transporter or by nother radio communication devce

s. An intemorn or other

.ndividual designated by fhe licensee at leat quarterly to mum should be used to provide cenmunlcatios in areas assure proper care md condition of sad equipment. of the faclity whenr direct radio communication is not Posble.

a. As a gpeeral practke, unforms issued to gards C. Fxedate security &garntlons should be and unifonned watchmen and patro watchmen should provided with at least ne ded ted uhicle, such a a be marikely distinct froar those of local law Jeep, equipped with twomwsy radio communication for enforcement authorities. the purpose of quick response to intrusion or to an b. On-duty guards should be armed with sidearms alarm. If the patrol area is so lare that only patrol by of not less than caliber .38. Wapona should be kept vehicie Is practical at least one other dedicated vehicle loaded at all tSmes while be" carriedby guards. dsould be provided. In alddtion to radio communication, c. Weaipons sch as shotguns, rifes, riot guns, tear vehicles used for respome to Intnuson or for anred gS, and mace should be available and buued to uards escort of SNM d4ments should be apped with a and patrol watchuen as necessary. Such weapans should loaded shotgun or dot gun. extra rounds of amnuniilon, be loaded only upon bMue. and should remain loaded for flares, spare batteries for conunwilcation devices, as lM a ft re carried by the puirds or patrol spothts, a CO2 or dry powder fire extipuisher, and a watchmen. fAistaldkl.

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APPENDIX A

GENERAL TRAINING PROGRAM

This appendix lists topics and sogest time sabotage or SNM from theft, either In transit or at a allotments for a 10-day general training proaram for find ite, until the arrival of assistance from law uards and watchmea. T program Is divided Into two etaforcemeqt suthoitl. Th followbg potential sources sections: points of law and security dits, T nctfOu 06 of threat *Ud be considered Inthe tralaWn proarnm:

points of law is not intended to be a ours iln aD &aPectt of the law, but rather Isintended to Introduce the guards a. Lone individuals familiar with the construction and and watchmen to, and famiartze them with, some essentil prndpes of law of which the guards a.d operation tranpoefof M M.facility or the routin of vehicles the watchmen should hav a basic understanding In order to b. A group of seveal indiidua some of who may assist and protect them In the proper performance of be armed with weapons such as rifles, sidearms, and their duties. Hece, the topics listed in that section explosves should be covered w suffiient depth to assure that eabh c. A group of unarmed *Individuals evg&Wd in guard, watchmun, and petrol watchman psessei an disordery conduct or mob actiities.

understanding of (1) the neral UM of lepa authdity of a private security guard a provided by State statute TOPICS

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 T1U following Is a list of topics which should be search and seizure as affected by his suspicion of a crime presented, with suggested corresponding time and by his actual witness of a crime. (4) the evidence allotments, in the 10day training program. This list is generally necessary to prove the commiltion of Acrime not intended to be all Inclusive nor is any and particularly the Importamce of the preservation of reccwnmendation made as to the order of presentation.

re evideme:" and is)the use of force lally permisse In sWlf defAm or In prvention a crime PakeodLa inoln pop.ert. section on security skills should be directed at enabling security personnel to (1) perfnor For this pars of the thaining Ip to be their security duties in ma effective manner, (2) successfd, the leg* concepts In this section of the effectively cooperate -with other security personnel program should be directly related to. and discussed In (Including Federal, State. or local law enforcement the narrow context of, the duties that arids.

authorities) responding to a request for 2lsstance, and watchmen, and patro watchmen ane expected to

(3) effectively defend themselves and others, if perform. ht is suggested that approximately three days necessary. (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:

The ptogram need not be limited to the topics listed herein, and other subjects may be included.' Raoe of Ltw Enforcement ................. I hour Reasonable latitude is expected to enable the licensee to develop hds training program to best suit his needs. When A brief history of the development of law formulating and implementing his training program, the enforcement, division of leal authoity licensee should consult with and obtain the advice of (e.g.. Federal, State, and local), and law State and local law enforcement authorities. enforcement ethics.

SCOM 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 /> The general training prop 4n should be adequate to An explanation of the meaninp and legal help assure that the licensee% guards and watchmen are significance of the most commonly used capable of providing protection of the facility against 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 />

' The Licensee is refemed to the recommeadations contained Common law and/or statutory elements in the "Private Police Trainin Manual" prepeed and published necessary for establishing certain specific by the Ohio Peace Office Trming Council in conjunction with the Attorney General of the State of Ohio. The licensee should crimes (e.S. assault, asault and battery, evaluate the peculiasities of his own operation and datermne burglary, breaking and entering, larceny, whethet additional topics should be inchuded in his training receiving stolen property, carrying a propMm. concealed weapon, robbery).

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APPENDIX B

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FACILITY OR CARRIER TRAINING PROGRAM

This appendix lists topics and sugested time Facilty Alerm istm ................... S hours (F~xed site iuards mad watchmen)

allotments for a S-day (3-day for transporter guads)

program of training specific to the duties and Discmusion intrusion alms used at the

• responsibilities of gwads, watchmen, ad patrol facility, their operation, location. and S.watchmen under the facility or carrier security plan.

testing procedures. Explanation of the alarm testing schedules. Field demon.

SCOPE strationas of alan equipment.

rraining with respect to the licesee's security plan SNM Trasud Vehles .................. I hour should be adequate to ensure that the licens'sguards and watcbmen as flly aware of the duties and (Transporter escorts)

responsibilities chared to them under normal operating onditions, emergpncy cooditions, and threat lituatiom. A description of the vidcles used bo It should be emnhasized and clearly understood by every transport SN and of the methob of member of the security orlpinatlon that under threat padag SNM for shipment.

%atuatitins the primaiy responsibility of the licensee'

-aeudity orpnization is to pnrvde protection until the Ccmmu m* u t.................I haou arrival of assistance from local law enformnent authoritie. Operation and routine testing of commudncatlons dc usnd by the The training program should emphasize that guards licensee.

and armed petrol watchmen no not to dsplay or discharO their weapons, but ate to keep their wao RAstlUoolard-U .................... 3 8ho in their holsters and ar not to withdraw and dischar (Fixed uit guards ad watdma)

their weapons except in situatitns when sucb conduct wutuld be permitted under the law of the State in which A variety of topics dsaid be coverd;

the facility is located or under the law of the State among them am: Identification checks;

throuqa which the vehdce trausporting special nuclear badges and bsdging procedures; detection material Is tiavel equipment used by licensee; vital arem.

what they contain, why they an vital;

At no time should a guard or aimed patrol escort procedures within protected area watchman rue a "warning shot" into the air or round. personnel and package searching Warnings should be glven verbally. Above all, it should procedures; patrol and mpecton be stressed to the guards the vital Importance to the procedures.

public health and safety and to the common defense and security of the United States that the unauthortzed 4 hours4.62963e-5 days <br />0.00111 hours <br />6.613757e-6 weeks <br />1.522e-6 months <br /> removal of special nuclear matial from the facility or Emae cy Procedwe ................

vehicle transporting the special nuclear material or the (Fixed site gmr& and watcam)

industrial sabotage to the tacility be prevented. s, Fire and criticality mcuadoe roweu TOPICS location of fin equipamnt, mid mcwity procedures under emergency condftkim.

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

• A discussion of the objectives of security plan. details of securi) organization Security procedures fWoiw* a vdadwa structure, and commad respnsibility. accident.

Records and Reports................ 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> 3 houw Routine Procedures .....................

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

Detailed description of licensee procedures Discussion of check-in procedurs, detour for completini status, inspet tion, tour. and policy, and shift.chmp procedurs (long other appropriate routine and special hauls).

reports.

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-'N, Threatstuations ....................... 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> processed, or transported, and identifying characteristics of SNM containers.

Types of credible attack and expected Provisiom of the Commission's regulations response. Procedures for cafning far for the protection of personnel against asistance: who to call, when, what exposure. health problems assodated with Information n to*be ge. exposure, precautions and procedures to mhiimb exposure, and proper handtig Ue of Firearnm .. 2 hours2.314815e-5 days <br />5.555556e-4 hours <br />3.306878e-6 weeks <br />7.61e-7 months <br /> procedurm for Mu.

Proper use of firearms during thrat E ......................*... 3 hours3.472222e-5 days <br />8.333333e-4 hours <br />4.960317e-6 weeks <br />1.1415e-6 months <br /> situations emiphauzift permdbe ae of (2 horn for transporter escorts)

force in various situations.

Radloo" Safty .... S hours In addition to the above topics, training Areas where SNM Is found at the fadlity, should Incude up to six weeks of type 'and form of the S stoed a.theljob supervision.

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APPENDIX C

ARMS QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

NATIONAL POUCII COUEII

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

dsuld qualify semiannually an one of the foCowtag coOues &. S*YaldComme Twelve shots double action SNORT OOURSU from the crouch position. Time starts with gun m holster and Includes teloaditg for secund six shots.

TVP No. Igo. MAXO~MUM

Points Thne allowed: 25 men&ds.

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2 2Syd(SF) 100 b. Twenty-Th..Yasd Coaum: Six diot kneelin.

2Syd slow 5mi 5 double acton; six shots standin& double action, left

25yd (T) 100 hand from behind baicde; ix shots standing,

25 yd hned 20u we 2 double action, rtht hand from behind barricade.

Time flowed: 90 seconds.

S 2 Silhouette 100

2Syd Rapid ,0 sec a. Flfty.YnCoum Six diots sittk. six shots prom.

A dz shots left hnd police standing (rom behind

1 I Targlt Specffltiowe baricade mad six shots bnd hxns behind ha

2S yd (SF)-21 in. x 24 In.withNo. 78.9.9and O badcade sin& action. Time aflowed 2 moutes rdap black and bta-k =ae 530 in. diamete arid 45 second.

(316).

d. Twt *,eMmYod Come: Siz shots standn r

2, yd (TF)- 21 in. z24 in. with No. 9 and lOr10ag wihotut wspM doe action. No bauck;&e black and blatck a S.54 i. diameter (8). other support Isued. 1me allowed: I! sOectds*

Sflhouette B-27 Tapit Specificsioi:e 1127 TaVgt Gukdammut achis1 a minimum point tod of 175. 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 As so f*r* by dw Nationa We ASOCkbtiIn Its *e Ucemee or contract service.

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