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The Office of Security provides policies, programs, and oversight as it collaborates with:

Facility managers to reduce the terrorism risks to DOC personnel and facilities;

Program managers to reduce the espionage risks to DOC personnel, information and facilities;

Department and bureau leadership to increase emergency preparedness for DOC operations.

Reducing Terrorism & Espionage Risks, Increasing Emergency Preparedness
DOC Office of Security	Anti-Terrorism
	Role of Commerce Employees in reducing terrorism risks: Know what to be aware of and what to report to the appropriate authorities, including Individuals videotaping, photographing, taking notes on, or drawing maps of facilities. Abandoned, unattended, or overloaded cars or trucks. Individuals asking questions regarding security, employees and their schedules, facilities, and activities. Unattended briefcases or packages, and individuals not displaying proper building identification.
Counterespionage
Role of Commerce Employees in reducing espionage risks:
Know that the threat of espionage still exists. Safeguard sensitive and classified documents. Report encounters with anyone, including co-workers and foreign nationals, who request classified information, want more information than they need to know, or act suspiciously.

	Emergency Management
	Role of Commerce Employees in increasing emergency preparedness:
	Report any and all emergency information to the appropriate authorities. Follow coordinated guidance issued for evacuation and/or shelter-in-place. Support your organization’s ability to continue its critical missions.

The Office of Security is an Operating Unit of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration within the Office of the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Commerce .

Last update: August 18, 2008

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