Station Site Safety Assessments to Secure Broadcast Facilities
Unfortunately, media outlets and personnel have become targets of violence and harassment. In an effort to help provide protection to broadcasters in Michigan, the MAB and Michigan State Police Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Desk are partnering to help broadcast stations ensure safety for their staff and facilities. Starting in September, the MAB and MSP are offering Station Site Safety Assessments that will evaluate and make practical recommendations of security operations at broadcast stations.
The CIP desk will offer several tools for stations including the Security Assessment at First Entry (SAFE) designed to assess the current security posture and identify options for facility owners and operators to mitigate against relevant threats.
SCHEDULE
September 5-9
Southeast MI
Counties: Wayne/Oakland/Macomb/Washtenaw/Monroe
October 10-14
Lansing area
Counties: Ingham/Livingston/Jackson/Eaton/Clinton/Shiawassee/Hillsdale
November 14-18
West side
Counties: Berrien/Cass/St. Joe/Branch/Calhoun/Kalamazoo/Van Buren/Allegan/Barry