CHAPTER 5: REPORT AND RESPOND TO PROHIBITED OR DANGEROUS ITEMS AND ALARM ACTIVATIONS

Conduct further screening to clarify potential prohibited or dangerous items. This process is part of the overall Screening Response to ensure safety.
Report and respond to identified prohibited or dangerous items and alarm activations following standard operating procedures, as outlined in Screening Response guidelines.
Record screening outcomes using workplace documentation. Effective Screening Response also depends on thorough record-keeping.

Weapons like knives, guns, and explosive devices found in checked luggage or personal effects are prohibited.

Steps to conduct further screening to clarify potential prohibited or dangerous items:

If required, physically inspect people or their belongings to find objects that should not be there with pat-downs or luggage searches.
To find potential risks, use explosive trace detection techniques, such as swabbing personal belongings or people and testing for explosives.
As needed, involve law enforcement or security experts in identifying and managing potential threats.
Explain the matter to the person, asking for their help in additional screening while outlining the basis for your suspicions.
Established procedures should be followed while handling possible risks or prohibited items.
Record the screening procedure, including the techniques used, any items or objects found, and any responses made to the circumstances.

Security screening personnel can identify items at any point during a security screening.
If they identify any dangerous items, the screener should immediately notify a security supervisor who can escort the visitor and the item(s) to a separate screening area to further inspect the individual and the dangerous items. In summary, Screening Response ensures risks are managed quickly and professionally.
Venue staff should not allow individuals to enter the venue with dangerous items.

Procedures for responding to positive alarms:

Check to be sure the alert is real and not a false one.
If the alarm is confirmed to be real, the proper emergency agencies, such as the police or fire department, should be informed.
After calling for emergency assistance, the area must be secured to prevent unwanted entry.
It might be required to evacuate the area depending on the alarm’s nature to protect everyone’s safety.
A thorough examination should be done to find potential dangers or hazards after the location has been secured and people have been evacuated.
It is important to inform the proper authorities about the incident and to record it in writing.

The basic daily activity reports should include a record of all activity during the shift, including normal screenings and any unexpected activity.
These reports should also contain the screening staff time on/off-site.

Workplace documentation may include the following: