SPECIAL SECURITY LEGISLATION

Law on Private Security Services

Law Number: 5188
Acceptance Date: 10/6/2004
Official Gazette Date: 26/6/2004 Number: 25504

General provisions

Aim

ARTICLE 1. – The purpose of this Law is to replace private security services that are complementary to public security. Law on Private Security Services

Law Number: 5188
Acceptance Date: 10/6/2004
Official Gazette Date: 26/6/2004 Number: 25504

FIRST PART

General provisions

Aim

ARTICLE 1. – The purpose of this Law is to determine the principles and procedures regarding the performance of private security services that are complementary to public security.

Scope

ARTICLE 2. – This Law covers issues regarding the issuance of private security permits, licensing and supervision of individuals and organizations that will provide this service.

Special security clearance

ARTICLE 3. – Protection of persons by armed personnel, establishment of a private security unit within institutions and organizations, or outsourcing of security services to companies are subject to the permission of the governor upon the decision of the private security commission. In meetings, concerts, stage shows and similar events; In temporary or emergency situations such as the transfer of money or valuables, a special security permit may be granted by the governor without requiring a commission decision.

Upon the request of individuals and organizations, taking into account the need for protection and security, it is allowed to provide security services by the personnel to be employed, to establish a private security unit within institutions and organizations, or to outsource this service to security companies. Establishing a private security unit within an organization does not prevent the use of additional services by security companies when needed.

To determine the principles and procedures regarding its implementation.

Scope

ARTICLE 2. – This Law covers issues regarding the issuance of private security permits, licensing and supervision of individuals and organizations that will provide this service.

Special security clearance

ARTICLE 3. – Protection of persons by armed personnel, establishment of a private security unit within institutions and organizations, or outsourcing of security services to companies are subject to the permission of the governor upon the decision of the private security commission. In meetings, concerts, stage shows and similar events; In temporary or emergency situations such as the transfer of money or valuables, a special security permit may be granted by the governor without requiring a commission decision.

Upon the request of individuals and organizations, taking into account the need for protection and security, it is allowed to provide security services by the personnel to be employed, to establish a private security unit within institutions and organizations, or to outsource this service to security companies. Establishing a private security unit within an organization does not prevent the use of additional services by security companies when needed.

The Commission is authorized to determine the maximum amount and nature of the personnel who will perform protection and security services, the weapons and equipment that can be kept or carried, and other physical and instrumental security measures when necessary. International obligations regarding security measures to be taken in places such as airports and ports are reserved.

Private security practice, other than temporary situations, can be terminated with the decision of the commission and the approval of the governor, provided that an application is made at least one month in advance.

private security commission

ARTICLE 4. – The private security commission consists of representatives from the provincial police directorate, provincial gendarmerie command, chamber of commerce, and chamber of industry, under the chairmanship of a deputy governor to be appointed by the governor to take decisions regarding private security specified in this Law. In provinces where there is no chamber of industry, the representative of the chamber of commerce and industry will participate in the commission. The representative of the person or organization applying for a private security permit or the removal of this practice attends the relevant commission meeting as a member. The Commission takes its decisions by majority vote; Where there is a tie between the number of the votes, the presidential side is the winner; Abstaining votes cannot be cast.

Private security companies

ARTICLE 5. – Companies operating in the field of private security are subject to the permission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In order to be granted an operating permit, the company shares must be registered and the field of activity must be exclusively protection and security services. Private security companies must inform their branches in writing to the Ministry and the relevant governorship within one month; They notify the Ministry of share transfers within one month.

The ability of foreign individuals to establish private security companies and the ability of foreign companies to provide private security services in Turkey is subject to the principle of reciprocity.

The conditions specified in paragraphs (a) and (d) of Article 10 of this Law are required for founders and managers of private security companies. Managers must also be graduates of a four-year college, meet the conditions specified in paragraph (e) of Article 10 of the Law, and have successfully completed the private security basic training specified in Article 14.

If the conditions required for founders and managers are lost, the operating permit will be canceled unless the deficiency is corrected within two months or these founders and managers are not replaced.

The protection and security services to be provided by these companies to third parties, institutions and organizations are notified in writing to the relevant governorship at least one week before the start of the service. No time limit is required for emergency and temporary protection and security services.

Additional precautions

ARTICLE 6. - Local authorities are authorized to inspect the special security measures in places such as airports, ports, customs, stations and stations, as well as places where sports competitions, stage shows and similar events are held, and to take additional measures when required by public security. The powers granted to governors and district governors by the Provincial Administration Law No. 5442 in terms of ensuring public security are reserved. In case these powers are used, the private security unit and private security personnel must carry out the orders of the local administrative chief and the general law enforcement chief.

SECOND PART

Private Security Officers

Powers of private security guards

ARTICLE 7. – The powers of private security officers are as follows:

  • Passing those who want to enter the areas they protect and secure through sensitive doors, searching them with a detector, and passing their belongings through an X-ray device or similar security systems.
  • Asking for identification at meetings, concerts, sports events, stage shows and similar events, as well as funerals and wedding ceremonies, passing them through a sensitive door, searching them with a detector, passing their belongings through an X-ray device or similar security systems.
  • According to Article 127 of the Code of Criminal Procedure No. 1412, proportionate search due to arrest and capture.
  • To apprehend and search persons for whom there is a warrant of arrest, detention or conviction within the scope of duty.
  • Entering workplaces and residences in the area of duty in case of natural disasters such as fire or earthquake and when help is requested.
  • Asking for identification in public transportation facilities such as airports, ports, stations, stations and terminals, passing them through sensitive doors, searching them with a detector, passing their belongings through an X-ray device or similar security systems.
  • Taking into custody items that may constitute a crime or be evidence during searches, or that may pose a danger even though they do not constitute a crime, provided that the general law enforcement authorities are notified immediately.
  • Taking abandoned and found items into custody.
  • Capture for the purpose of protecting a person from an existing danger to his body or health.
  • Protecting the crime scene and evidence, and for this purpose, arresting in accordance with Article 157 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
  • Use of force according to Article 981 of the Turkish Civil Code, Article 52 of the Code of Obligations, and subparagraphs (1) and (2) of the first paragraph of Article 49 of the Turkish Penal Code.

Authorization to keep and carry weapons

ARTICLE 8. – The commission determines what quantity and quality of firearms can be kept for which protection and security services.

However, it is not allowed to employ armed private security guards in education and training institutions, health facilities, gambling establishments, and drinking establishments. Private security guards cannot serve with weapons in private meetings, sports competitions, stage shows and similar events.

Weapons and equipment to be used in protection and security services are provided by the relevant person or organization. Private security companies cannot purchase or possess firearms. However, private security companies may be given permission to purchase, use and carry weapons for use in money and valuable goods transfer, temporary protection and security services, and institutions providing private security training for use in weapons training, with the decision of the commission and the approval of the governor.

mission area

ARTICLE 9. – These officers may use the powers listed in Article 7 only during their term of office and in their areas of duty.

Private security guards cannot take their weapons outside their duty area. The length of the route is considered a duty area in situations that involve a route, such as tracking the defendant of a committed crime or a person strongly suspected of committing a crime, taking precautions against attacks from outside, transferring money and valuables, personal protection and funeral ceremonies. The scope of duty may be expanded in cases of necessity by the decision of the Commission.

Incidents requiring the use of force and arrest powers are reported to the competent general law enforcement agency by the fastest means; The captured person and the seized goods are handed over to the general law enforcement.

Requirements for private security guards

ARTICLE 10. – The following conditions are required for private security guards:

  • Being a citizen of the Republic of Türkiye.
  • Being at least a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Being over 18 years of age.
  • Except for negligent crimes, serious imprisonment or imprisonment for more than six months or crimes against the personality of the State even if pardoned, embezzlement, extortion, bribery, theft, fraud, abuse of security, forgery, fraudulent bankruptcy or smuggling, except for exploitation and consumption smuggling, official Not to be convicted of the crimes of rigging tenders and purchases, revealing state secrets, swearing, molestation, rape, rape, kidnapping and detaining girls, women or children, encouraging prostitution, intermediary for prostitution, drug use, and drug smuggling. .
  • Not to be banned from public rights.
  • Not to be disabled by physical or mental illness that may prevent the performance of the duty.
  • Having successfully completed the private security basic training specified in Article 14.

Work permit

ARTICLE 11. – A security investigation is carried out by the governorship for those who will be employed as private security guards and those who will work as managers in private security companies and institutions that will provide private security training. Those whose investigation results are positive are granted a five-year work permit by the governorship, provided that they have successfully completed the private security basic training specified in Article 14 of this Law. Only archive research is conducted on private security guards who will not carry firearms. Security investigation and archive research is completed within a month.

Private security guards who start working are notified to the governorship by the employer within fifteen days. In order for the work permit to be renewed, the security investigation must be positive and the private security renewal training specified in Article 14 of the Law must be successfully completed. If any of the conditions required for private security guards are not fulfilled, their work permit will be cancelled.

Private security basic training is not required for those who have retired from the general law enforcement force and those who have voluntarily resigned after working in this position for at least five years.

Identity

ARTICLE 12. – Private security guards are issued with identity cards by the governorship. The identity card states the officer's name and surname and whether he is armed or unarmed.

The ID card is worn on the collar so that it can be seen by everyone within the duty area and duration. Private security guards who do not have an ID card cannot use the powers listed in Article 7 of the Law.

Private security guards who leave their duties for any reason are notified to the governorship by the employer within fifteen days.

Clothes

ARTICLE 13. – Private security officers wear uniforms within and throughout their field of duty. The commission may allow people to work in civilian clothes when deemed necessary due to the nature of the task and workplace.

Education

ARTICLE 14. – Private security basic training consists of one hundred and twenty course hours, consisting of theoretical and practical training and weapons training; Refresher training is organized for not less than sixty lesson hours. Graduates of universities that currently have a security faculty or vocational school and can open security departments (faculties or vocational schools) are not required to have private security basic training, except for five years of weapons training.

Private security training can be given by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for a fee, or by private educational institutions with the permission of the Ministry. The conditions specified in the third paragraph of Article 5 are required for the founders and managers of institutions that will provide private security training.

The nature of private security training, its curriculum, the conditions to be sought in trainers and training centers, and the principles and procedures regarding the determination of proficiency as a result of the training are regulated by the regulation.

Compensation

ARTICLE 15. – Compensation is paid to private security guards who are injured or disabled while performing the duties specified in this Law, or to the legal heirs of the deceased private security guard, within the framework of the amounts and principles determined in the employment contract or collective labor agreement. However, if the courts decide to pay a higher amount of compensation in accordance with general provisions, the amounts paid based on the employment contract or collective bargaining agreement will be offset.

The compensation to be paid in accordance with the provisions of the first paragraph is not associated with other compensation to be paid within the scope of the Labor Law No. 4857.

To private security officers who are injured or disabled while performing their duties specified in this Law in public institutions and organizations, or to the legal heirs of deceased private security officers; The higher amount of compensation specified in the employment contract, collective labor agreement or the Law on Cash Compensation and Pension No. 2330 is paid.

THIRD PART

Prohibitions and Penal Provisions

Ban on off-duty employment

ARTICLE 16. – Private security personnel cannot be employed in any job other than the protection and security services specified in the Law.

strike ban

ARTICLE 17. – Private security personnel cannot participate in strikes.

Ban on dismissal

ARTICLE 18. – Private security guards cannot be suspended from work due to lockout.

Judicial crimes and penalties

ARTICLE 19. – The criminal offenses and penalties stipulated in this Law are as follows:

  • Persons or managers of organizations who employ private security guards without obtaining the private security permit specified in Article 3 of this Law will be sentenced to up to six months in prison and a heavy fine of six billion lira.
  • Founders and managers of companies that engage in private security activities without obtaining the operating permit specified in Article 5 of this Law, managers of institutions and organizations that establish private security units without obtaining the permission specified in Article 3 of this Law, institutions that provide private security training without obtaining the permission specified in Article 14 of this Law. and the managers of the organizations are sentenced to imprisonment for up to one year and a heavy fine of twenty billion liras. Persons punished in this way cannot be founders and managers of private security companies and institutions that provide private security training.
  • According to Article 11 of this Law, persons, institutions, organizations or companies that employ people who are not granted a work permit as private security guards will be fined a heavy fine of three billion liras for each person they employ. If these people are employed with weapons, they are sentenced to up to six months in prison and a heavy fine of six billion liras for each person employed.
  • A person who employs a private security guard without taking out the private security liability insurance specified in Article 21 of this Law; Managers of institutions, organizations or companies are given a heavy fine of three billion liras for each person they employ.
  • A person who declares or advertises that he provides private security services or private security training without obtaining the activity permit specified in this Law; Managers of institutions, organizations or companies are sentenced to up to six months in prison and a heavy fine of ten billion liras.
  • Administrative offenses and penalties
  • ARTICLE 20. – Administrative crimes and fines stipulated in this Law are as follows:
  • Private security companies that do not notify the relevant governorship about the private security services to be provided to other persons, institutions and organizations within the period specified in Article 5 will be fined one billion lira for each notification.
  • A person who does not take additional measures requested by local authorities in accordance with Article 6; An administrative fine of two billion lira is imposed on the managers of institutions, organizations or companies.
  • Private security guards who do not comply with the strike ban specified in Article 17, use their firearms contrary to this Law or outside their scope of duty, or allow someone else to use their private security identity cards will be fined one billion liras and their work permits will be cancelled. These people cannot become private security guards again.
  • The person who does not correct the deficiencies that are identified and requested to be corrected in accordance with Article 22; An administrative fine of two billion lira is imposed on the managers of institutions, organizations or companies.
  • Persons, institutions and organizations that employ private security guards in a job other than protection and security services are given an administrative fine of one billion lira for each action.
  • Those who do not fulfill the notifications specified in the second paragraph of Article 11 and the third paragraph of Article 12 within the time limit will be given an administrative fine of one billion lira.

The administrative fines stipulated in this article are imposed by the highest civil authority of that place. Decisions regarding fines imposed are notified to the relevant parties in accordance with the provisions of the Notification Law No. 7201. An objection against these penalties can be made to the competent administrative court within seven days at the latest from the date of notification. The objection does not stop the execution of the imposed sentence. In cases where it is not deemed necessary, the objection is concluded as soon as possible by reviewing the documents. An appeal may be made to the regional administrative court against the decisions made upon objection. The decisions of the regional administrative court are final. Administrative fines imposed in accordance with this Law are collected by the Ministry of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 6183 on the Collection Procedure of Public Receivables, upon notification of the relevant governorship or district governorship.

CHAPTER FOUR

Miscellaneous Provisions

Private security liability insurance

ARTICLE 21. – Private law persons and private security companies are obliged to take out private security liability insurance in order to compensate for the damages caused to third parties by the private security guards they employ. The principles and procedures regarding private security liability insurance are determined by the Undersecretariat of Treasury.

Private security liability insurance stipulated in this article is carried out by insurance companies authorized to work in the relevant branch in Turkey. These insurance companies are obliged to provide private security liability insurance. Insurance companies that do not comply with this obligation will be given an administrative fine of eight billion lira by the Undersecretariat of Treasury. The provisions of the second paragraph of Article 20 apply in the collection of this fine and in the objection procedure to the penalty.

Audit

ARTICLE 22. – The Ministry of Internal Affairs and governorships are authorized to inspect private security units, private security companies and institutions providing private security training within the scope of private security services. The nature, scope, procedures and principles of the audit are determined by the regulation.

The deficiencies identified as a result of the audit must be corrected by the relevant person, institution, organization and company within the given period.

The operating licenses of companies and private educational institutions that are found to operate outside their intended purpose or become a source of crime are cancelled. Founders and managers of companies or institutions whose operating licenses have been canceled in this way cannot be founders and managers of private security companies and institutions that provide private security training.

penalty application

ARTICLE 23. – Private security guards are considered civil servants in the implementation of the Turkish Penal Code. Those who commit crimes against them due to their duties will be punished as if they committed crimes against civil servants.

license fee

ARTICLE 24. – A license fee of ten billion liras is collected for granting operating permits to private security companies and institutions that will provide private security training, and two hundred million liras is charged for granting work permits to private security officers, and this fee is deposited in the goods fund.

Application of revaluation rate

ARTICLE 25. – The amounts of heavy fines specified in Article 19 of this Law, administrative fines specified in Article 20, administrative fines specified in Article 21, and license fees specified in Article 24 will be determined every year in accordance with the Tax Procedure Law No. 213. It is increased according to the valuation rate.

regulation

ARTICLE 26. – The regulation regarding the implementation of this Law shall be issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs within three months from the date of publication of this Law.

repealed law

ARTICLE 27. – Law No. 2495 dated 22.7.1981 on the Protection and Ensuring the Security of Certain Institutions and Organizations has been repealed.

PROVISIONAL ARTICLE 1. – On the date of entry into force of this Law, private security organizations established in accordance with Law No. 2495 are deemed to have been granted a private security permit, and private security officers are deemed to have been granted a work permit for five years.

Force

ARTICLE 28. – Articles 19 and 20 of this Law shall enter into force nine months after the date of publication of the Law, and other articles shall enter into force on the date of publication.

Executive

ARTICLE 29. – The provisions of this Law shall be enforced by the Council of Ministers.

 

Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on Private Security Services

Official Gazette Date: 07.10.2004 Issue: 25606

FIRST PART
General provisions

Aim

Article 1- The purpose of this Regulation is to regulate the procedures and principles for the implementation of the Law No. 5188 on Private Security Services dated 10/6/2004.

Scope

Article 2- This Regulation covers the issuance of private security permits within the scope of Law No. 5188, the issuance of operating permits to private security companies and private educational institutions, the issuance of work permits to private security officers, the nature and curriculum of private security training, the conditions to be sought in trainers and training centers and the determination of qualifications as a result of training, It covers the supervision of security services and other matters.

Legal Basis

Article 3- This Regulation has been prepared based on Article 26 of the Law on Private Security Services No. 5188 dated 10/6/2004.

Definitions

Article 4- In this regulation;

Law: Law No. 5188 on Private Security Services,

Ministry: Ministry of Internal Affairs,

Commission: Private security commission in each province, chaired by the deputy governor and consisting of representatives from the provincial police directorate, provincial gendarmerie command, chamber of commerce and chamber of industry,

Central Examination Commission: A commission consisting of five people, one member from the Gendarmerie General Command, under the chairmanship of a civil administration chief to be determined by the Ministry, to conduct the written and practical exams to be held at the end of the private security training.

Applied Exam Commission: Commission or commissions consisting of at least 3 people to be formed by the governor to conduct the practical exams to be held in the provinces at the end of the private security training,

Private security unit: A unit established within an institution or organization to ensure its security,

Private security company: Companies established in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code and providing protection and security services to third parties,

Private educational institution: Educational institutions established with the permission of the Ministry to provide private security training to private security guards and manager candidates,

Alarm center: Businesses that monitor residences, workplaces and facilities using technical equipment in order to ensure their security,

Executive: Managers who have the authority and responsibility to give orders and command to private security officers in private security companies, to determine and change the security measures to be taken, their location, order and time, and managers who are responsible for training in private security training institutions,
Private security officer: Refers to persons employed to perform private protection and security services within the scope of the law.

 

SECOND PART
Special Security Commission and Its Duties

Special Security Commission

Article 5- The private security commission consists of representatives of the provincial police department, provincial gendarmerie command, chamber of commerce and chamber of industry, under the chairmanship of a deputy governor appointed by the governor in each province. In provinces where there is no chamber of industry, the representative of the chamber of commerce and industry will participate in the Commission. The representative of the person or organization applying for a private security permit or the removal of this practice shall attend the relevant meeting of the Commission as a member.

The commission meets when necessary upon the call of the president. The commission meets with one-half of the total number of members and makes decisions by majority vote. In case of equality of votes, the side with the chairman is considered the majority and abstaining votes cannot be cast. The representative of the person or organization applying for a private security permit attends the meeting. Commission decisions are signed by the chairman and members and recorded in the Decision Book.

Except for the exceptional cases specified in Article 3 of the Law, a special security permit cannot be granted by the governor without the positive decision of the Commission.

Duties of the Special Security Commission

Article 6- The duties of the private security commission are as follows:

  1. a) Deciding to ensure security by employing private security personnel or purchasing services from private security companies, upon the request of the person who needs protection due to his job or position,
  2. b) Upon the request of institutions and organizations, deciding to ensure the security of the workplace, employees and facilities by establishing a private security unit or purchasing services from private security companies,
  3. c)To determine the maximum number of personnel to perform private security services, the quantity and quality of weapons and equipment that can be kept or carried, and the physical and instrumental security measures to be taken by individuals, private security units or private security companies when necessary,
  4. D)To determine the number and quality of weapons that can be kept or carried by private security companies for use in money and valuable goods transportation or temporary protection and security services, and in private educational institutions for use in education,
  5. to)To determine the area where protection and security services will be provided and to expand the area of duty in cases of necessity,
  6. f)To take restrictive decisions when necessary in order to protect public freedoms in private security services provided in public or public places, such as money and valuable goods transfer or funeral ceremonies,
  7. g) To decide on requests regarding the termination of private security practices,
  8. h)To decide on the measures to be taken upon the request of the governor, as a result of the audit regarding private security activities,
  9. I)To discuss and decide on other issues specified in the Law and Regulation and on issues requested to be discussed by the governor.

 

THIRD PART
Granting Permissions Related to Private Security

Private security

Article 7- Within the scope of the law, private security is provided by individuals by employing private security guards; This can be achieved by establishing a private security unit within the institution or organization or by purchasing services from private security companies. How private security services will be provided is determined by individuals or organizations.

Special Security Permit

Article 8- In their application to the governorship for a private security permit, individuals and organizations specify the subject of the private security service, how the private security service will be performed, the maximum number of personnel to carry out the service, and the quantity and quality of weapons and equipment that will be needed.

After the necessary examination of the private security request by the Governorship, the Commission decides whether to grant a private security permit, the method of providing private security, the maximum number of personnel to perform private security services, and the maximum number of weapons to be kept or carried for this purpose.

In cases where protection within the scope of general security is possible or where special protection and security practices are deemed harmful for the protection of public freedoms, it is decided not to grant a special security permit and the justification for this decision is stated.

The commission's decisions on granting or not granting a private security permit are submitted to the governor for approval. Private Security Permit Certificate in Annex-1 is issued for individuals and organizations that are granted private security clearance.

The list of private security personnel employed in private security units and a copy of the private security liability insurance policies are submitted to the governor's office within fifteen days from the date the personnel takes office.

Special Security Permit in Temporary and Emergency Situations

Article 9- Special security permission is given by the governor in meetings, concerts, stage shows and similar events, in temporary or emergency situations such as money or valuables transfer or funeral ceremonies.

In temporary and emergency cases, private security permission is obtained by the security company that will provide the service. In the application for permission, the area where protection and security services will be provided, the private security guards to be employed and the equipment to be used are specified. Depending on the nature and importance of the service, a security plan may be requested by the governor's office.

If the measures foreseen by the relevant company to ensure security are deemed insufficient, the governorship is authorized to request additional measures to be taken or to change the security plan.

If the subject of the permit is the transportation of money and valuables, the weapons to be carried and the vehicles to be used are also specified in the application petition.

Private security permission is not required for money transfers carried out by banks' private security units.

Activity Permit and Termination

Article 10- Companies obtain operating permission from the Ministry in order to provide protection and security services to third parties. In order to be granted an operating permit, the company's shares must be registered and the company's field of activity must be exclusively protection and security services.

A copy of the following documents must be attached to the applications to be made to the Ministry for private security activity permit:
a) An example from the trade registry gazette where the company's articles of association are published,
b) Photocopy of identity cards of shareholders and managers, signature circular and residence document,
c) Authorization document for managers who will represent the company,
D) Criminal record records of shareholders and managers,
to) Diploma or diploma substitute document certifying that the managers have graduated from a four-year college,
f) Private security basic training certificate for managers.

If there is a legal entity among the founders of the company, it is essential that the person who will represent the legal entity meets the conditions required by the Law for real person founders.

After examining the information and documents, a security investigation is carried out on the founders and managers of the companies that are found to meet the conditions stipulated in the Law.

As a result of the investigation, companies that are entitled to receive an operating permit are issued a "Private Security Company Activity Permit", a sample of which is set out in Annex-2, after they pay the license fee.

Private security companies that want to open an alarm center or a private educational institution must obtain separate permission for each of these.

A written contract is drawn up for the protection and security services that private security companies will provide to individuals and organizations. In these contracts, the name and address of the person or organization that will receive the service, the scope of the service, the number of personnel, the duration of the service and other issues are specified. A copy of the service contract is given to the governorship by the relevant company at least one week before starting the protection and security service. In addition, the list of private security personnel employed and a copy of their private security liability insurance policies are submitted to the governorship by the relevant company within fifteen days from the date the personnel starts working.

Private security companies report to the governorship whether their founders, managers and private security personnel maintain the conditions specified in the Law.

Those who obtain a private security permit in accordance with the provisions of the law and establish a private security unit or outsource private security services to companies can terminate their private security practice with the decision of the Commission and the approval of the Governor, provided that they apply at least one month in advance.

 

Foreigners

Article 11- The provision of private security services by a foreign company in Turkey, the presence of a foreign partner in a company established in Turkey, or the employment of foreign nationals as expert trainers in a private security training institution are subject to the conditions specified in the Law according to the principles of reciprocity. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is asked whether there is reciprocity in this area.

Protection and Security Plans

Article 12- Private security units and private security companies shall submit a copy of the protection and security plans for the facilities and areas where they will provide security services within the scope of this Regulation to the governorship within thirty days. The Governorship may request changes to be made in the protection and security plans or to correct deficiencies in the plan within thirty days.

Authority of Civil Administrators

Article 13- Civil administrators are authorized to inspect private security practices and private security measures for the purpose of protecting the life and property of the public and public freedoms, to abolish practices that exceed the authority of private security officers, and to request that the security measures taken be changed or additional measures be taken. Regarding the provision of security in sports competitions, the powers granted to provincial and district sports security boards by the Law No. 5149 on the Prevention of Violence and Disorder in Sports Competitions dated 28/4/2004 are reserved.

Private security officers and managers immediately report the situation to the general law enforcement in cases where general security and public order are disrupted within their areas of duty.

When it is understood that the safety of life and property is or will be seriously endangered in places protected and secured within the scope of private security, the local administrative authorities appoint the general law enforcement. In this case, private security guards come under the command of the civil administration chief and the general law enforcement chief.

Outside the scope of the law and this Regulation, inspection, surveillance and control services cannot be provided under any name to ensure the safety of life and property.

 

Preventive Search

Article 14- In the field of duty, body searches may be carried out with a detector, x-ray device, or when necessary in cases specified in the Law, in order to ensure the safety of life and property and public order, to prevent crime, and to detect all kinds of weapons, explosives or goods that are prohibited to be carried or possessed.

Body searches in public areas are carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on Judicial and Preventive Searches published in the Official Gazette dated 24/5/2003 and numbered 25117. In these areas, body searches by private security officers are carried out under the supervision and control of the general law enforcement. Persons caught or seized substances and objects during the search are handed over to the general law enforcement with a report for legal action.

The search is of the same gender as the person Preventive Search

Article 14- In the field of duty, body searches may be carried out with a detector, x-ray device, or when necessary in cases specified in the Law, in order to ensure the safety of life and property and public order, to prevent crime, and to detect all kinds of weapons, explosives or goods that are prohibited to be carried or possessed.

Body searches in public areas are carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on Judicial and Preventive Searches published in the Official Gazette dated 24/5/2003 and numbered 25117. In these areas, body searches by private security officers are carried out under the supervision and control of the general law enforcement. Persons caught or seized substances and objects during the search are handed over to the general law enforcement with a report for legal action.

The search is made by the officer of the person's same gender.

Assistance Obligation in Case of Natural Disaster

Article 15- Private security guards are obliged to assist search and rescue officers in case of natural disasters such as fire, earthquake and flood that may occur within their field of duty.

Criminal Confiscation

Article 16- Private security units and their officers are responsible and authorized to seize the crime when they encounter a crime in their field of duty, to prevent the continuation of the crime, to detect and capture the defendant, to preserve the crime scene and evidence of the crime and to deliver it to the authorized general law enforcement. These assist the general law enforcement in the investigation and evidence collection activities upon request of the general law enforcement, once the incident is taken over.

It is done by the officer.

Assistance Obligation in Case of Natural Disaster

Article 15- Private security guards are obliged to assist search and rescue officers in case of natural disasters such as fire, earthquake and flood that may occur within their field of duty.

Criminal Confiscation

Article 16- Private security units and their officers are responsible and authorized to seize the crime when they encounter a crime in their field of duty, to prevent the continuation of the crime, to detect and capture the defendant, to preserve the crime scene and evidence of the crime and to deliver it to the authorized general law enforcement. These assist the general law enforcement in the investigation and evidence collection activities upon request of the general law enforcement, once the incident is taken over.

 

 

Private Security Guard Work Permit

Article 17- The following documents must be attached to applications for a private security guard work permit.

  1. a) Photocopy of diploma,
  2. b)Photocopy of identity card,
  3. c) Criminal record,
  4. D) Four passport size photographs,
  5. to)Health report,
  6. f)Private security basic training certificate.

Applicants whose security investigation is positive will be given a "Private Security Officer Identity Card", valid for five years, in accordance with the example in Annex-3, if they pay the license fee. The duration of the work permit is stated on the identity document. If it is determined that any of the conditions required for private security guards are met, the work permit is canceled by the governorship.

Security investigations can also be carried out while private security training continues. In this case, a private security basic training certificate is not required during the application.

Only archive research is carried out on private security guards who will serve unarmed.

Private security basic training is not required for those who have retired from the general law enforcement force and those who have resigned from their duties after working in this position for at least five years, for a period of five years from the date of their retirement or resignation.

Graduates of universities' security faculties or security-related vocational schools are not required to receive private security basic training, excluding weapons training, for five years from the date of graduation.

The officers specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 are granted a private security work permit for five years, provided that they apply within the five-year exemption period provided for the private security basic training. At the end of this period, only a renewal training certificate is required from these officers.

 

Health Conditions

Article 18- In order to be given a private security guard work permit, a health report with the phrase "private security guard" taken from a hospital or an adequate health institution is required, covering the conditions listed in Article 10 of the Law as well as the following issues.

  1. a) Psychiatry:A psychiatric illness or personality disorder (Psychopathy); Not having alcohol or drug addiction.
  2. b) Neurology:Not having a neurological disorder that may prevent him/her from performing private security services.
  3. c) Eye: Not having blindness, night blindness or color blindness.
  4. d) Ear Nose and Throat (ENT): Not having hearing loss that may prevent him from performing private security services.
  5. e) Orthopedics:No severe movement restriction in the muscular or skeletal system.

Renewal of Work Permit

Article 19- The work permit is valid for five years from the date the identity document is issued. At the end of this period, in order to renew the work permit, private security guards are required to have a new health report, criminal record and private security renewal training certificate. Before the work permit is renewed, a new archive search and security investigation is carried out on the private security officer.

The renewal of the work permit is recorded on the identity document to be issued.

 

 

 

 

Notification of Private Security Officers

Article 20- Private security guards who are employed by individuals, organizations and companies, or who leave their duties for any reason, are notified to the governorship within fifteen days. If private security services are provided to companies, individuals and organizations do not have a separate reporting obligation.

Identification

Article 21- The identity card issued to private security guards by the governorships states the name and surname of the officer and whether he is armed or unarmed. The ID card is worn on the collar so that it can be seen by everyone within the duty area and duration. If the ID is lost, the employer immediately reports the situation to the governor's office.

 

Uniforms and Equipment

Article 22- The uniform and other elements that complement the uniform to be worn by private security officers cannot be in the colour, shape and motif used in the Turkish Armed Forces, general law enforcement forces or special law enforcement forces established by law. After the uniform and the elements and equipment that complement the uniform are determined by the private security units, they are submitted to the Commission for approval. The uniform includes the company's identifying name, sign or logo. The uniforms and the elements and equipment that complement the uniform to be used by private security companies are approved by the Ministry.

Private security guards wear a vest with the phrase "PRIVATE SECURITY" shown in Annex-4 on the back of their uniform, which reflects light, on night duty, in sports competitions, in concerts and stage shows.

Alarm Centers

Article 23- Permission to establish and monitor alarm centers is given by governorships. A copy of the following documents must be attached to the application to the governorship for permission to establish and monitor an alarm center.

  1. a)Criminal records of the founders and managers,
  2. b)Copies of identity cards and residence documents of the founders and managers,
  3. c) A copy of a diploma or equivalent document certifying that the managers are a four-year college graduate,
    D)Authorization document for managers who will represent the alarm center,
  4. to) Managers' private security basic training certificate (relevant document from those who have previously worked in general law enforcement units),
  5. f)Letter of undertaking regarding the suitability of the technical equipment to be used in the alarm center.

After examining the information and documents, a security investigation is carried out on the managers of the companies that are found to meet the necessary conditions.

If the results of the investigation are positive, an "Alarm Center Establishment and Monitoring Permit" is issued, the example of which is given in Annex-5. Alarm Center Establishment and Monitoring permissions granted by the competent authorities before the law came into force are valid for the period for which they are given.

Alarm centers evaluate the notifications received during continuous monitoring through alarm systems and report technically verified notifications to the general law enforcement in the area of responsibility as soon as possible.

CHAPTER FOUR
Firearms

Granting Permission to Keep and Carry Weapons

Article 24- In order to ensure protection and security, priority is given to physical measures and security devices. The Commission may allow the use of chemicals that do not have permanent effects on living things, in accordance with the principle of proportionality. If it is understood that these measures will not be sufficient due to the nature of the task, semi-automatic pistols that can be licensed in accordance with the Law No. 6136 on Firearms, Knives and Other Tools dated 10/7/1953 and hunting weapons within the scope of Law No. 2521 dated 11/9/1981 The Commission decides on its possession and transportation. The number and nature of these weapons are specified in the Commission decision.

The conditions specified in Law No. 6136 and the regulation regarding the implementation of this Law are required for private security guards who will carry firearms in their field of duty.

Supply of Weapons

Article 25- Upon the decision of the commission, the person or facility granted a special security permit is authorized to purchase firearms by the governorship. Firearms are procured from the surplus weapons of private security units, surplus, non-standard weapons of public institutions and organizations, obtained through forced purchase, from the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation or in accordance with general provisions. Firearms, their cartridges and equipment must be kept in special rooms, safes or cabinets with iron belts and reinforced locks. Persons or organization officials who are given special security permission are responsible for their preservation.

Weapons Other than Pistols

Article 26- If the nature of the duty requires the possession and carrying of long-barreled weapons, the nature and number of long-barreled weapons are determined by the Commission, by taking the opinion of the General Staff on this matter, by the governorships.

Registration of Weapons

Article 27- All kinds of firearms that are allowed to be possessed and carried are recorded by the commission in the "Weapons Possession Registry", a copy of which is in Annex-6.

Firearms are recorded in the "Weapons Asset Book", a copy of which is in Annex-7, by the person or organization given special security permission. Firearms stored in the duty area are handed over to private security guards upon signature to the "Handover and Report Book", a copy of which is in Annex-8 and each page of which is approved by the managers. Private security officers cannot take firearms out of their area of duty, except for the exceptions specified in the Law.

Transport and Possession Certificate

Article 28- A "Private Security Weapon Carrying/Possession Certificate" specified in Annex-9 is issued for each firearm. The private security guard who will work with this weapon must carry this document along with his identity card and duty certificate.

 

 

Cartridge Supply and Transport

Article 29- Twenty-five cartridges are allowed for each gun that is allowed to be possessed and carried. The amount of cartridges may be increased depending on the place of duty and nature, with the decision of the Commission and the approval of the governor. It is allowed to complete the missing cartridges spent due to duty and the amount of which is determined in a report.

Cartridges to be used in firearms training are not subject to this limitation. Persons and organizations that will provide shooting training to their personnel in addition to their scheduled training are allowed to purchase cartridges by the general law enforcement upon their request.

Transportation of weapons and cartridges used in private security services, dated 14/8/1987 and numbered 87/12028, Production, Import, Transportation, Preservation, Storage, Sale, Use, Disposal, Inspection, Procedure and Procedures of Excluded Explosives, Hunting Equipment and Similar It is carried out in accordance with the Regulation on its Principles.

The Age of Guns and Cartridges

Article 30- Weapons and cartridges belonging to individuals and organizations whose private security permit or permission to keep and carry weapons have been canceled or declared surplus are transferred in accordance with general provisions. If the transfer is not made within six months, the person or institution to which the gun belongs must apply for a license in accordance with Law No. 6136 within the following two months. Weapons that are not licensed within the required period are referred to the judicial authorities for confiscation.

Rifles and fully automatic pistols can be transferred or donated to general law enforcement organizations or given to the Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation by the governorship for destruction.

For weapons to be transferred, donated, destroyed or sold, an expert report is obtained from the Regional Criminal Police Laboratories.

 

CHAPTER FIVE
Private Security Training

Private Security Training and Permit

Article 31- Private security basic training and renewal training is provided in private educational institutions that have operating permission from the Ministry. A copy of the following information and documents must be attached to the application to be made to the Ministry for private security training permit.

  1. a)Address, title deed or rental agreement of the facility where training will be held,
  2. b)A letter received from the municipality stating that there is no scientific objection to the building's occupancy permit or opening of an educational institution,
  3. c)Criminal records of the founders and managers,
  4. D)Copies of identity cards and residence documents of the founder, manager and expert trainers,
  5. to) A copy of a diploma or equivalent document certifying that the managers are a four-year college graduate,
  6. f)Authorization document for administrators who will represent the educational institution,
  7. g) Private security basic training certificate of managers (relevant document from those who have previously worked in general law enforcement units)

Evaluation of Applications

Article 32- When it is understood that the information and documents have been delivered completely, an examination commission consisting of three people, whose chairman is the rank of police chief, is appointed in the province where the training center is located. This commission investigates whether the facility is suitable for providing private security training, whether the training tools and equipment are sufficient, whether the necessary precautions against fire are taken, whether the documents and information reflect the truth, and a report is prepared on whether a training center can be opened in the specified place.

Upon receipt of the application, a security investigation is initiated against the administrator of the educational institution to be opened.

For private security training institutions whose examination and investigation results are positive, a "Private Security Training Institution Activity Permit" is issued, the sample of which is specified in Annex-10, after they pay the license fee.

Educational program

Article 33- Candidates who receive private security training are subject to a minimum of one hundred and twenty hours of training. Thirty hours of the program are devoted to weapons and shooting training. It is not mandatory for private security guards who will not carry firearms to receive weapons and shooting training. The basic training of these officers is arranged for not less than ninety hours.

The courses to be taught in private security basic training, minimum course hours, and qualifications of expert instructors are shown in the table in Annex-11.

Private security guards to be employed at airports and airports must take field courses and the Drug Information course, while private security officers to be employed at sea ports must take the Sea Port Security and Drug Information course.

Depending on the characteristics of the organizations and facilities where private security guards will work, additional subjects may be included in the program by the educational institution.

Those who employ private security guards are obliged to ensure that the physical competence of the personnel continues throughout their tenure.

All practices of the Weapon Knowledge and Shooting course and gun shooting training are done in the range environment. Private educational institutions, if they do not have their own shooting range, can benefit from shooting ranges belonging to private individuals or general law enforcement. These institutions notify the Ministry of the shooting range where they will conduct shooting training within fifteen days from the date of starting the training activity.

Security Systems course can also be held in areas where security devices are installed.

 

 

Refresher Training

Article 34- After the five-year work permit expires, private security guards are required to have a private security renewal training certificate in order to renew their work permit. Likewise, managers of private security companies and private educational institutions are required to receive refresher training and submit the refresher training certificate to the Ministry every five years.

Refresher training consists of sixty lesson hours. Theoretical and practical courses are created by the relevant educational institution by selecting them from among the basic education subjects. Courses also cover the latest developments in educational matters and judicial precedents. Twenty lesson hours of refresher training are devoted to weapons training.

Other provisions arising from international agreements for the renewal training of private security guards assigned to airports and sea ports are reserved.

After the refresher training, a special security refresher training certificate is issued to those who are successful in the written and practical exam. Private security renewal training attendance chart is requested from those who apply for the exam.

Obligation to Attend Training Courses

Article 35- It is mandatory for candidates to attend at least two-thirds of the courses given during private security training. At the end of the course, private education institutions prepare an attendance chart showing the candidates' attendance at classes. Those who do not attend more than of the courses without an acceptable excuse will be dismissed from the course.

Exam

Article 36- Those who complete private security basic training are subject to written and practical exams. In order to be accepted for the exam, candidates are asked for a training course attendance chart.

The written exam is held in the provinces with questions prepared by the central examination commission.

The number of written exam observers determined by the Ministry and the personnel to be assigned to the practical exam commissions to be held in the provinces are determined by the governorship.

Written examination

Article 37- Written exam questions are prepared by the Central Examination Commission. The place, date, application period, documents to be requested during the application and other issues of the written exam are determined and announced by the Commission at least fifteen days in advance.

Written exam questions are prepared according to the weight of the training subjects and to cover all of the subjects and are made as multiple choice.

Practical Exam

Article 38- The practical exam is held immediately after the written exam. If the number of candidates to take the exam is high, more than one applied exam commission can be formed in the provinces, or if the exam cannot be completed on the same day, it can be completed on the following days. The exam covers two stages, measuring the candidates' weapon knowledge and shooting skills. The exam score is given out of one hundred points, half of which is given for weapon knowledge and the other half for shooting skill.

Evaluation of Exam Results

Article 39- The success score of the candidates is calculated by the arithmetic average of the sum of the scores they received from the written and practical exam. In order for the candidates' success score to be considered sufficient, the exam average must be at least sixty and the written and applied exam scores must be at least fifty each.

Candidates who cannot achieve sufficient success in the exams can take three consecutive exams in the same year without continuing the special training course again. Candidates who fail or are deemed unsuccessful in all three exams are required to attend the special training course again.

The exams of private security guards who will serve unarmed consist of a written exam only. Candidates who score at least sixty points in this exam are considered successful.

In determining proficiency at the end of refresher training, the provisions applicable to basic education apply.

Fees to be Paid to Those Taking Part in Exams

Article 40- Number of Lesson Hours to be Taught for a Monthly Remuneration and Fee in Education and Training Institutions at All Levels and In-Service Trainings Affiliated to the General Directorate of Security, which came into force with the decision of the Council of Ministers dated 19/9/1987 and numbered 87/12002, to the members of the examination commissions and the personnel responsible for supervision and evaluation in the examinations. Course fees are paid in accordance with the Principles Concerning the Determination of the Qualifications of the Recipients and Other Issues.

Private Security Training Certificate

Article 41– The "Private Security Training Certificate" in Annex-12 is issued by the educational institution and approved by the Commission for candidates whose private security training success score is sixty or higher.

Private security basic training and private security renewal training certificates are valid for five years.

Course Materials to be Used in Education

Article 42- The publications to be used in private security training must be among the publications recommended in accordance with the Publications Regulation of the General Directorate of Security. This requirement is not required for materials used as textbooks and equipment at universities.

Sufficient equipment is available for practical lessons.

 

CHAPTER SIX
Audit

Article 43- Ministries and governorships may inspect private security companies, private security units and private educational institutions at any time in order to determine whether the provisions of the Law and this Regulation are fulfilled, whether there are prohibited practices and behaviors, and whether activities are carried out outside the intended purpose.

In the inspection of airports and sea ports, it is taken into consideration whether the provisions of international agreements and the Regulation on Ensuring Security and Execution of Duties and Services at Civil Airports, Ports and Border Gates dated 25/7/1997 and numbered 97/9707 are fulfilled.

Scope of Audit

Article 44- During the audit, whether the operating permit and the work permits of the personnel are valid; Whether or not liability insurance is available for private security guards; Whether the contracts regarding protection and security services provided to third parties are duly drawn up and whether these contracts are notified to the governorship on time; whether the mandate has been complied with; whether the weapons and equipment are licensed and whether they are properly protected; whether records and books are kept properly; It is examined whether the educational services are carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, whether the Law and other provisions of this Regulation are implemented, and whether activities are carried out outside the intended purpose.

Monitoring the Audit Result

Article 45– One copy of the report prepared as a result of the audit is kept in the file of the inspected unit, the other copy is submitted to the governorship, and a copy is submitted to the Ministry depending on its relevance.

The deficiencies detected as a result of the audit are notified in writing to the relevant person, institution, organization and company, and a minimum of seven days is given to correct these deficiencies, depending on the nature of the deficiencies. If the deficiencies are not corrected at the end of this period or if criminal practices are detected as a result of the inspection, the penalties specified in Articles 19 and 20 of the Law are applied.

In addition, the operating permits of companies or private educational institutions that are found to operate outside their intended purpose or become a source of crime are canceled by the Ministry.

Application of Administrative Fines

Article 46- In cases specified in Article 20 of the Law, the relevant person or organization is asked to defend himself by giving at least seven days, by attaching the minutes regarding the crime. Those whose defense is not deemed sufficient are given administrative fines with the approval of the district governor in the districts and the governor in the provinces.

Approval for the imposition of fines is sent to the property directorates in districts and to the revenue office in provinces within seven days.

The administrative fines stipulated in this article are collected by the Ministry of Finance in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 6183, upon notification of the governorship or district governorship of that place.

CHAPTER SEVEN
Miscellaneous and Final Provisions
Employing Disabled and Ex-Convicts

Article 47- Private security guards are not included in the calculation in determining the number of disabled and ex-convicts to be employed in private security units and private security companies, in accordance with Article 30 of the Labor Law No. 4857 dated 10/6/2003.

Provisional Article 1- Private security units and companies established to provide private security services in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 2495 in public institutions and organizations and their affiliated institutions and companies are deemed to have received a private security permit by notifying the governorship, and the institutions and companies of the same institutions and organizations are deemed to have received a private security permit. They can provide private security services in workplaces and facilities.

Provisional Article 2- Private security guards who are employed in accordance with the provisions of the Law No. 2495 on the Protection and Ensuring the Security of Certain Institutions and Organizations and who have not lost the conditions stipulated in this Law are deemed to have been given a work permit until 26/6/2009.

Provisional Article 3- Those who have established a private security organization in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 2495 can terminate their private security practice with the decision of the Commission and the approval of the Governor, provided that they apply at least one month in advance.

Repealed Provisions

Article 48– The Regulation on the Implementation of the Law on the Protection and Ensuring the Security of Certain Institutions and Organizations and its amendments published in the Official Gazette dated 28/3/1994 and numbered 21888 have been repealed.

Force

Article 49- This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication.

Executive

Article 50- The provisions of this Regulation shall be enforced by the Minister of Internal Affairs.

 

 

SSA SECURITY SERVICES APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

Article 1. PURPOSE:

This regulation SSA Security Services LTD. (SSA GÜVENLİK) staff provides security services to be carried out both at the company headquarters and in the projects served. Principle and determining the principles of implementation SSA Quality Standardsand to ensure Private Security Law It aims to determine appropriate courses of action.

Article 2. SCOPE:

This regulation SSA Security Services LTD. It covers all security personnel and office workers working in its staff.

Article 3. DEFINITIONS:

  1. Workplace          : The place where the company providing security services carries out all its administrative affairs.
    2. Duty Station              : The place where security service is provided.
    3. Security Service   : Building, facility, equipment, personnel and residents; Protection and assurance against dangers such as fire, theft, robbery, extortion, plunder.
    4. Security Guard : To provide surveillance, inspection and control services to ensure the safety and peace of life and property by using physical and technical facilities in accordance with the rules of law and within the framework of instructions, within a certain place and time. SSA Security Services LTD.  The person who is given duties and authority.
    5. Security company     : Private security organization assigned to perform Protection and Private Security services, SSA Security Services LTD.
    6.Electronic Patrol Control System (EDKS): An electronic system connected to a computer system located in places that security guards must control within their duties and areas.

 

CHAPTER 2
GENERAL APPLICATION PRINCIPLES

 

Article 4. RULES FOR THE EXECUTION OF SECURITY SERVICE:

 

  1. Private Security officers, during their duty hours; He/she must pay due attention to his/her appearance, clothing, uniform and equipment and avoid behavior that would damage the reputation of our company and his/her colleagues.
    2. Private Security officers must fully fulfill the duties and instructions regarding the security service given by our company's security officer, as well as the special instructions and duties given to them by the company official.
    3.The Private Security officer will perform his duties with utmost care and attention and will always be attentive and ready. He will be respectful to all employees and customers in the workplace without discrimination, and will be careful to keep a distance in his relations. Care should be taken to ensure that these relationships are not at a level that would disrupt the mission or tarnish the reputation and title of our company. Body language should be free from cold and negative behavior and sullen facial expressions.
    4. Private Security officers should take care not to smoke while on duty, except for tea and lunch breaks.
    5. A Private Security officer will not come to duty having consumed alcohol or drugs, will not use these substances during his duty, and will not use drugs even outside of his duty.
    6. In accordance with the legislation, Private Security officers will not wear uniforms when they are not on duty. In order to prevent unnecessary wear and tear on uniforms and equipment, uniforms will be kept in workplaces where wardrobe facilities are provided, and they will be removed at the end of the duty and replaced with civilian clothes. Uniforms and equipment worn out before their normal use period will be renewed by the security guard.
    7. The Private Security officer will act quickly and quietly without disturbing the surroundings during patrol.
    8. The Private Security officer will open the closed doors and lock them again after passing through. He/she will not give the door keys under his/her responsibility to unauthorized and irrelevant persons permanently or even temporarily.
    9. Meal breaks for Private Security officers will be at the hours specified in the duty schedule.
    10. The Private Security officer will report any negativities or incidents that occur at the beginning of the duty to the security officer by the fastest communication method or telephone.
  2. The Private Security officer will immediately notify his security manager of any negative situation that would jeopardize his duty if the notification is delayed.
    12.The security officer will record all incidents he sees, discovers or suspects during his duty in writing in the incident report form. For example; A broken glass, a lost key, a lamp not working, a broken electrical wire, a gas leak, etc.
    13. The Private Security officer will prepare the incident reports in two copies and deliver one to the company manager and the other to the security area officer of our company.
    14. If the Private Security officer is faced with an incident that is open to interpretation and at a level of suspicion that does not have very concrete symptoms, he should report this to the security officer of our company first, not to the manager of the company. The matter of forwarding the issue to the company official and the notification method are decided by the relevant security directorate of our company.
    15. Private Security officers will perform their duties in line with the duty schedule determined by the security zone official and will use their leaves in the determined order.
    16. The Private Security officer will ask for identification from people he sees and does not know at the company's workplaces. If there is a stranger in the company's workplace garden or inside, the person should be suspected and that person should be asked to explain the reason for being there.


Issues that should be taken into consideration by the security officer in deciding whether the suspicious person intends to commit a crime or not:


  1. The incident happened at night,
    b.Whether that person is in the critical section of the workplace,
    c. Whether he/she is willing to cooperate with the security guard,
    D. Not allowing him to be searched,
    to. Not allowing the vehicle to be inspected,
  2. Suspicious attitudes and behaviors while talking to the Private Security officer,
    g.Hesitant to give his name and address
    attention should be paid.
    17. Only after the Private Security officer is satisfied that the person in question does not have an illegal purpose should he be considered a trespasser and ordered to leave or remove him from the workplace. If the security officer is not satisfied with the explanation given by this person and that person refuses to show his identity or make any statement, he should be immediately passively monitored (using handcuffs and batons), an incident report should be prepared and the company officer and our company's Security area officer should be informed and 155 Police emergency center should be called. Intervention of police officers must be ensured. (In the Gendarmerie region, a report is made to the 156 Gendarmerie helpline.)
    18. Private Security officers cannot borrow money or any property belonging to the company or its personnel or use it without permission.
    19. A Private Security Officer will not accept any gifts, bonuses or bonuses other than the opportunities and personal rights provided to him by our company in connection with his duty and without permission from our company.
  3. Vehicles belonging to the project or visitors will never be tampered with or entered, and they will not use such vehicles even if they have a driver's license.
    21. It will be taken into account that discipline is essential in the work, and attention will be paid to the hierarchy (superior-subordinate relationship) in relationships. Applications and complaints will be reported to a higher authority (superior) through a petition. The Security Chief is the supervisor of other Security personnel. If the supervisor cannot find a solution within a reasonable time, the company may be notified. Complaints and applications that are not reported to the superior are deemed not to have been made by our company.
    22.He/she will complete the assigned tasks on time and report the results to the person responsible for the task.
    23.He/she will greet and send off the project's office holders as they come to and from work, and will greet them with a military salute if they are wearing a hat, or with a nod if their heads are uncovered.
    24.Due to the sensitivity and nature of the job, the Private Security officer accepts it as a prerequisite that he or his vehicle, if any, is searched at any time by our company's security manager or the person determined by him. However, this search will be conducted respectfully and in a way that will not offend the person being searched.
    25. The Private Security officer informs you in writing if personal information such as address change, marital status and close relatives change. Judicial and police incidents involving close relatives are definitely reported to our company's security directorate. This information is placed in the personal file of our company's security directorate. The situation of the personnel is reviewed depending on the nature of the events. If it is deemed undesirable for him to continue his duty, he may be dismissed temporarily or permanently.
    26. In case of new situations in which he cannot decide how to act, the Private Security officer will definitely act in accordance with our company's security zone officer and his instructions.
    27. Private Security officers;
    a. thief breaking in,
    b. Fire danger,
    c. Flooding,
    D. gas hazard
    to. bomb threat
    They will act in accordance with the instructions given to them and the information given during the training process in case of emergencies such as.

 

 

 

Article 5. INSTRUCTIONS ON ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR:

 

  1. Always act in accordance with your uniform.
    2.Don't leave your post.
    3.Keep your place clean and tidy.
    4.Reading newspapers, magazines, novels, listening to radio-tape, watching television and playing games while on duty.
    5.Avoid all behaviors that may be unpleasant or contrary to customs and traditions during duty (putting your hands in your pockets, chewing gum, smoking, waving a rosary, keychain and chain, tilting your hat back, etc.) Stand still, do not lean against a wall or somewhere while on duty, be upright and confident. Stop. Avoid behaviors that are contrary to private security services, such as chatting, sleeping, lying.
    6. Maintain fixed assets at the duty station.
    7. Always be respectful, friendly and courteous to the authorities, customers and staff in your duty area. Treat people affectionately but seriously.
    8. Do not talk to people sitting down, stand up and make hand and arm movements as much as possible while talking.
    9. Do not sing loudly or argue with co-workers at work.
    10. Establishing excessive friendliness and cavalier relationships with officials and staff at the workplace.
    11. Address the project personnel and the customer as "ma'am-gentleman" or, if the name is known, "Sir, ... Miss."
    12. Address SSA Security Officers as supervisor, manager, or Sir/Ma'am.
    13. Do not use usable materials (fax, telephone, photocopy, etc.) belonging to the project you are working on for your personal purposes. Do not have private conversations, especially over the phone.
    14. Do not smoke in places where smoking is prohibited and warn smokers.
    15. Do not enter places that are forbidden, warn those who want to enter.
    16. Do not come to the project you serve when you are on leave or off duty.
    17. Do not come to work drunk, and never drink alcohol while on duty.
    18. Be a good observer and listener.
    19. Answer the questions briefly and concisely.
    20. By avoiding unnecessary conversations and conversations about workplace and SSA Security-related information, other than the achievement awards you have received from the company, salary, personal information, etc. Do not share personal business information with anyone.

21.For security reasons, do not give the private telephone (home-mobile) numbers or addresses of officials to anyone without their permission.
22.Do not invite former employees, friends or relatives to your place of duty.
23.Greet and send off your senior officials in the morning and evening, upon entry and exit, according to the instructions given.
24.Come to the mission rested and psychologically prepared.
25.During the job, dialogue with staff and customers must be in line with the instructions given. Be respectful both among yourself and in your relationships with project staff. Stay away from discussions, use slang and swear words, and keep your distance from project and SSA SECURITY officials in relationships.

Article 6. INSTRUCTIONS ON CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:

 

1.Male Private Security Officers; Shave your beard every day when you come to work.
2.Cut your hair so that it does not extend beyond the hat.
3.Straighten your sideburns so that they do not exceed the level of your earlobe.
4.Ladies can wear light make-up without being excessive.
5.The security guard will be in uniform while on duty. Uniforms must be ironed, shirt collars buttoned and clean, stylish looking, with short sleeves in summer and long sleeves in winter, without rolling up the sleeves.
6.The hat should be worn outdoors at all times, with the width adjusted to the head, hair not visible in front, and the brim centered on the forehead.
7.Wear clean and ironed trousers.
8.Tie the tie on the shirt with the collar buttoned up, making sure that the knot does not hang down and the end is at the level of the waist belt.
9.Attach the belt by passing it through the trouser loops.
10.Wear black socks.
11.Wear your shoes with laces tied, polished and clean.
12.Wear your coat so that the logo of your tie is visible over your shirt.
13.Wear a parka or raincoat-gloves and boots when necessary in bad weather conditions.
14.Attach the whistle string to the third button of your shirt and put the whistle in the right pocket.
15.Wear the epaulettes correctly by passing them over the ears on the shoulders of your shirt and sweater.
16.Wear your badge on the left corner of the collar of your coat when you're wearing a coat, and in the middle of your tie when you're not wearing it.
17.Your truncheon and handcuffs; Carry the baton on the right hip, the handcuffs on the left hip. If the authorities do not require you to keep your truncheon and handcuffs on you, keep them ready to be used in your security booth where you can easily reach them. Don't leave it anywhere.

18.Wear your ID card on your right lapel or around your neck so that it can be seen by everyone within your duty area and duration.
19.Carry it in your left hand when making a radio call, and on your right waist belt when carrying it. Keep the charger on the table at the security point. Refill the one that's out of charge.
20.Use the Hand Detector by holding it in your right hand, place it in front with both hands when not in use, and leave it on the table for long periods of waiting.
21.Flashlight, use during night patrol and in case of emergency.
22.Never wear clothing and equipment outside of work or on projects.
23.Keep your clothing and equipment clean, tidy and ready for use in the project location.
24.Immediately report any defects or deficiencies that may arise from clothing and equipment to your immediate superior.
25.Do not allow others to wear or allow others to use the uniform issued by SSA Security.

CHAPTER 3
DUTY AREA APPLICATION PRINCIPLES

 

Article 7. INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING MOVEMENT STYLES AT THE SITE:

 

1.Under no circumstances should you leave your duty station or change your duty position or shift with someone else without the permission of your authorized superiors.
2.Depending on the nature of the duty station and the type of duty, carry out patrol duty at the guard post or within the area of responsibility.
3.Never sleep while on duty or engage in activities other than duty.
4.Intervene in incidents occurring in your duty area, investigate the causes, identify the perpetrators and report the situation to your superiors as quickly as possible (radio-phone).
5.When your supervisors come to the area, greet them seriously and inform them about the situation.
6.Inform your superiors about the situation immediately after receiving the assignment and at the specified time intervals during the continuation of your assignment.
7.Obediently listen to the orders and instructions given by your superiors and do what is necessary.
8.Even if you have a driver's license, do not use vehicles belonging to projects or guests on duty.
9.Be sure to comply with the shift schedule and hours and start your duty on time.
10.Do not leave your duty position before a new officer arrives and surrenders your duty.
11.Immediately report anything, person or object you see as suspicious to your superiors.

  1. Private Security officers should communicate with whistles only in very urgent cases. It should not disturb the environment unnecessarily, but in emergency situations, communication with the whistle should be provided without hesitation. Meanings of whistles:
    Long Whistle: Polling/Communication (At least every 2 hours)
    One Long Whistle: Summoning (When Necessary)
    Two Long (continuous) Whistles: Help/Aid (in case of emergency)
    13.Use the radio, telephone and handheld detector in accordance with the instructions.

 

Article 8. INSTRUCTIONS ON MOVEMENT STYLES AT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS:

 

A- STAFF AND VISITOR ENTRANCES AND EXITS:

1.Check the entry cards of the personnel when entering the project area.
2.Warn the personnel who have not worn their entry cards to attach them within the framework of courtesy rules, and report those who do not wear their entrance cards to the project management.
3.Ensure the entry of personnel you know who do not have an entry card, who have forgotten it or who have lost it, by giving them a visitor card in exchange for their ID card for that day. Take your cards back and return your IDs when you exit.
4.Greet people who come for a visit or business meeting in a polite and respectful manner. First, get their ID card, ask if they have an appointment, and find out the purpose of the meeting and where they came from.
5.If the visitor's visit is accepted, record it in the guest book. Give a Visitor Card, accompany those who need to be accompanied, and guide others by describing their destination.
6.If the visitor's visit is not accepted, find out if the visitor has a message and send them off politely, giving an appropriate reason.
7.Visit, official meeting etc. Be sure to take the Police, Public officials and foreign national personnel who come for any reason to the meeting place with a companion.
8.Do not accept visitors outside working hours, except for specified emergencies. Do not accept visitors during lunch break periods. In case of emergency, be sure to get the approval of the person to be visited and send them as a companion.
9.Collect the Visiting Card of visitors going out from inside, check their ID, hand it over and send them off politely.
10.Visually inspect items such as packages, bags and bags belonging to visitors and staff by having the visitors and staff open them personally, using a hand detector.
11.In suspicious situations or in case of any notice, search the personnel with a hand detector.

 

B-VEHICLE ENTRANCES AND EXITS:

1.Check the vehicles coming to the project, and inform the relevant unit about vehicles that do not belong to the project. When deemed appropriate, obtain your license, give a Temporary Vehicle Entry Card, and allow it to enter after identifying the material inside.
2.Obtain the exit permit and material exit paper for service vehicles leaving the project. Check whether the type, quantity and authorized signature are written on the exit papers, and do not allow any unauthorized vehicles and materials to leave.
3.Record the vehicles on duty in the Vehicle Registry Book. Recording the tools to be notified by the project management in the ledger. Record the mileage of the project's service vehicles in the book at departure and return.
4.Unless a special instruction is given, if the project's parking lot is heated, ensure that visitors park outside their vehicles in a way that does not disrupt traffic and service.
5.Control pedestrian and vehicle traffic, prevent vehicle parking in unauthorized places and accumulation in front of the door.

 

 

Article 9. INSTRUCTIONS ON MOVEMENT STYLES IN PARKING PARK POSTS:

 

1.Keep the garage door closed and stop the vehicles coming to the project and ask what they are coming for.
2.Visually inspect the vehicles in the parking lot from outside. Notify the vehicle owner of vehicles with their headlights, doors, or windows open, or if the alarm sounds.
3.Externally check whether private and service vehicles returning to the project and subcontractor and foreign vehicles left to the project are damaged. Make a report about the damage you detect and forward it to the authorities.
4.Record the mileage of returning project vehicles in the notebook.
5.Obtain the exit permit document and material exit document for service vehicles leaving the project. Check for authorized signatures.
6.Record the exit in the vehicle logbook.
7.If there is a special instruction given by the project authorities in this regard (For example: Driver entry-exit instruction), implement it or have it implemented.
8.If a private vehicle is left in the open and closed parking lots of businesses after 21.00 at night, record the license plate numbers.
9.If there are personnel vehicles other than service vehicles in the garage on weekends, record them with their license plate number.
10.Do not use, enter or tamper with any vehicles in garages and parking lots.
11.Do not give vehicle keys that have been handed over to security to unrelated people. Store in a careful shape and location for return.

 

Article 10. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIFT HANDOVER:

 

  1. Things to do before shift handover:

1.Be at your duty station at least ten (10) minutes in advance.
2.Check that fixtures and equipment are intact and in working order.
3.Find out what happened on the previous shift. If anything is handed over to you, find out exactly what to do about it.
4.Read the shift handover book. See if it is signed by the shift workers before you.
5.Examine the visitor vehicle logbook, find out the vehicles inside and outside and the status of the visitors.
6.Make sure you have a command of the situation and the environment.
7.Sign the shift handover book.
8.Do not leave your job, under any circumstances, without obtaining the permission of the manager responsible for security before the end of your term of office.

B-Completing the shift handover book;

1.See the signatures of your previous shift workers.
2.Write and sign that you received the shift without incident.
3.Write down important events and negativities that may occur during the shift.
4.Write down the patrol circulation and its outcome.
5.At the end of the shift, write and sign that you handed over the shift without incident.

 

Article 11- RULES REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF PEDESTRIAN AND MOTOR PATROL SERVICE:

 

1.Perform patrol duty on foot or on motorbike, according to the instructions given.
2.Foot patrol, check designated points (using a smart pen or a watch winding method if desired) within a certain schedule, at specified hours, from after dark until dawn in the morning.
3.Motorized patrol; Check the perimeter of the project by driving along the fence or wall at different times and in different directions.
4.Motorized patrol; Report vehicle-related issues and malfunctions during handovers and record them in the report book.
5.During patrol duty, check the environment, the building, see what is happening, the problems and if possible, go away, if not possible, record it and intervene at the first opportunity.

6.Identify vehicles and people who do not have an entry card and report them to the security chief/chief.
7.Do not smoke, follow and control the instructions given by the project management, warn those who do not comply with the instructions and rules and report them to the authorities.
8.Regulate vehicle and pedestrian traffic, warn those who violate the rules and report them to the authorities.
9.Prevent people from the surrounding area from entering the project, observe and control the condition of walls, wires, fences, electrical and lighting installations, and report any malfunctions and deficiencies to your superiors.
10.Check the status of other guards during patrol and report those who do not comply with the instructions to their superiors.
11.Prevent subcontractor personnel on the project from wandering around unattended and without permission, and follow and control those who do not comply with instructions.
12.When an emergency occurs (fire, sabotage, accident, damage, etc.), quickly go to the scene, take the necessary actions and inform your superiors.
13.Pay close attention to window safety during patrol.
14.Give short status report by radio to multiple people on shift
15.Perform other tasks related to the task assigned by your superiors.

 

Article 12- RULES TO BE CONSIDERED DURING PHONE CALLS:

 

1.Do not have private conversations on the phone. Record the calls you will make in emergency and special situations in the telephone recording form.
2.When you pick up the handset (phone) “SSA SECURITY, HERE YOU ARE SIR” Reply.
3.Speak seriously, respectfully and briefly on the phone.
4.Save the messages left by the other party accurately and completely and deliver them to the relevant person as soon as possible. (DAY, TIME, INTERVIEWED, PERSON, SUBJECT, MESSAGE ETC.)
5.Providing information about the PROJECT and SSA SECURITY over the phones. Take the number and question of the person requesting information and report it to your supervisor.
6.Inform the project officer immediately of any malfunction that may occur on the phone.
7.Do not allow unrelated people to talk on the security phone. When the authorities allow this, ensure that the conversations are recorded on the telephone recording form.
8.Do not give anyone's mobile or home phone number to anyone else without the consent of the person concerned.

CHAPTER 4.
PRINCIPLES OF APPLICATION FOR THEFT, FIRE, EARTHQUAKE, TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS


Article 13- RULES TO BE APPLIED IN CASES OF THEFT:

1.When you detect a theft incident, fill out an incident report immediately and record it in your shift book.
2.Do not treat anyone as a potential thief.
3.Secure the area and area where the theft took place.
4.Do not touch or touch anything in this area, do not let your fingerprints disappear.
5.Notify the project officer. Take control of exit doors immediately.
6.Notify the police and SSA SECURITY official.
7.Follow any specific instructions given by the Project Officer.
8.When you encounter a thief; First, ensure your life safety, report it to one of the SSA SECURITY officials and ask for help.
If it is possible ;
a. Capture and intern (inactive).
b. Hand it over to the police.
c. Notify project officer and SSA SECURITY officer.
9.If it is not possible to catch the thief;
a. Avoid damaging the project.
b. Report the incident to the police and give a description of the thief.
c. Notify project officer and SSA SECURITY officer.
D. Prepare a damage and loss report and give it to the relevant parties.

 

Article 14- WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE:

 

If Private Security officers are more than one person at the start of a fire, they must first notify the fire brigade, including the information in the FIRE REPORT FORM, while the others will take action to extinguish the fire in the order written below.

FIRE INSTRUCTIONS:

1.Don't worry, but act quickly. If there is more than one person, divide the tasks among you and proceed with the application.
2.Press the fire alarm button. If there is no fire alarm, announce the fire to all personnel by shouting FIRE.
3.Call the fire brigade (inform the type of fire and the address of the fire scene). The Fire Brigade phone number for fire reporting is 110. Have people in the area evacuated according to the emergency evacuation plan and gather in the meeting area.
4.Notify the project officer.
5.Unlock fire escape exit doors.
6.Notify SSA SECURITY regional authority.
7.Support rescue and evacuation activities.
8.Fill out the fire report form.
9.Intervene with the fire extinguisher appropriate to the type of fire from the fire station closest to the fire scene.
10.If possible, remove flammable materials from around it.
11.Close doors and windows to prevent fire from spreading.
12.Do not allow anyone other than the officers and the fire brigade into the fire area.
13.Manage traffic and keep the fire department's path clear. If there are any, ask for the vehicles to be towed.
14.Don't endanger yourself and others.
15.Use fire cabinets as follows.
 a-Open the cabinet and lay out the hose. Let the nozzle be at the end of the hose and the other end should be connected to the valve.
b-Open the valve and send the water onto the flame with the Lans.

16.Use the Portable Fire Extinguisher according to the guidelines described below:
a-Do not endanger yourself and others.
b-Begin extinguishing with the wind or air current behind you.
c-Start extinguishing as close as possible and from the top of the flame, where it drips from the bottom of the flame, closest to you (Using distances are between 1 and 6 m).
D-Keep fire extinguishers vertical. Do not hit or drop the tube.
to-Check in a safe area whether the extinguisher is working or not, then enter the fighting area.
f-Depending on the size of the fire, use Fire Extinguishing Devices simultaneously, not one by one.
to-Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher trigger. Press the trigger all the way down.
g-They will not approach or carry lighters, matches or cigarettes to places where there is a risk of fire or explosion, and they will not smoke in these areas.
17.When a fire starts, the fire brigade will be called without delay and the location and type of fire will be reported.
18.After the fire is extinguished, leave an officer at the scene of the fire. Do not forget that the slaked oil may start again, cool it.
19.If your clothes catch fire or your hair or skin starts to burn:
STOP!
SLEEP!
ROLL! … Follow the rule.

 

Article 15. THINGS TO BE DONE IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKE AND PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING AN EARTHQUAKE:

 

  1. A) WHAT TO DO DURING AN EARTHQUAKE;

 

1.If you are inside a building:
Definitely stay within the building and where you are.
Stay away from windows, shelves or similar heavy items.
Hide under a table or desk.


2.If you are in a place where there is no place to hide, such as a corridor, stairs (etc.);
Kneel down, away from the window, with your back to the window and protect your face with your elbows by clasping your hands behind your neck.


3.If you are in a library or somewhere with lots of shelving cabinets:
Immediately move away from windows and cabinets, kneel down, cover your face with your elbows and hide under a table or desk with your hands behind your neck.


4.If you are in a laboratory or kitchen:
Stay away from liquids and chemicals that may overflow and spill.
If possible, extinguish all burning stoves.
Move away from windows and cabinets, kneel down and hide under a table or desk with your elbows covering your face and your hands behind your neck.


5.If you are in a car:
Pull to the right immediately, stop and do not exit the vehicle.
Stay away from structures that may collapse on you, such as buildings, minarets, poles, overpasses and electrical wires.
If the earthquake is severe, do not use bridge viaduct overpasses after the earthquake.
Stay away from trees, buildings, downed or upright electrical poles or wires, billboards and minarets.


6.If you are in a crowded place:
Don't head for the doors, you may get crushed because everyone will think so.
Stay away from the shelves.

 

  1. B) THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE IS OVER:

 

1.Leave the building quickly after the earthquake. If there are works, evacuate the building using escape routes according to the evacuation plan. Assemble staff at meeting points.
2.A person in shock may not be aware that he or she is injured. Check yourself and those around you for possible injuries.
3.Check the building. Never use an elevator.
4.If possible, extinguish small fires. If you cannot extinguish them, leave the place and warn those around you.
5.Collect spilled and scattered materials.

Article 16. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN CASE OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS THAT OCCUR IN THE DUTY AREA:

SSA Private security guards should act as follows in case of traffic accidents that may occur in their area of responsibility;
1. The plate numbers of the vehicle(s) involved in the accident will be recorded,
2. Drivers will be informed to leave their vehicles from the scene and not to change their subject,
3. The traffic police (154) will be notified,
4. The project management will be notified,
5. CAT security will be notified,
6. If there is an injured person, emergency help (112) will be notified.
7. The accident scene will be secured, and if there is traffic flow, necessary precautions will be taken to ensure that traffic continues smoothly.
8. If there is a dangerous situation, preventive measures will be taken.
9. If there are injured people, first aid is given after the rescue.
10. In case the ambulance is delayed and the condition of the injured worsens, they will be sent to the nearest health unit in a vehicle with a recorded license plate.
11. An incident report will be prepared and To the SSA Security Center to be sent.
12. Vehicle licenses will be taken from drivers.

 

Article 17. RULES ON METHODS OF ACTION AGAINST EXPLOSIVES AND BOMBS

 

Precautions to be Taken Against Bombs and Threats:


Aim: To ensure that necessary precautions are taken within the principles of the Protection and Security Plan without causing panic within the institution in case of any bomb threat or threat due to judicial and anarchic events.


Scope: Thanks to the precautions envisaged to be taken, it includes the safety of all officers in the unit, personnel working in the existing services and other people entering and staying in the building, as well as the safety of all kinds of valuable documents and materials, confidential documents in case of a possible incident.


Management and administration:
A) In case of any bomb or threat incident, the authority for the work to be done is primarily vested in that institution.


1.Authorized chief of the department
2.Deputy
3.Protection chief, Civil Defense Chief or Civil Defense Expert, if available
is authorized.

 

  1. B) Made in the execution of the Dispatch and Administration
    1-Protection and Security Plan
    2-Civil Defense Plan
    3-Protective Security Principles
    4-Safety and accident prevention and instruction in public institutions and organizations
    5- Application is made by taking into account the fire protection regulations of the buildings.

  2. C)If bombs and threats have become clear and the threat is important in terms of life and property safety, importance will be given to the evacuation of the building and the security of important materials and documents without causing panic.


Receiving threat news:
The following points should be taken into consideration regarding the precautions to be taken in case of increased international or national political tension or possible threats in war and similar environments;
If the threat was made by phone;

1-Every officer and switchboard who has a telephone in the building should have been given educational information on this subject in advance.
2- The recipient of the phone call and the threat should be trained on who to convey the nature of this threat as soon as possible.
3- While planning how to deliver communication as quickly as possible, the threat
a) During working hours
b) Movement styles should be planned if it is outside working hours.


4- When the threat is made over the phone,
a) Determination of arrival time,
b) Recording the words used verbatim,
c) Efforts should be made to obtain information about the threat by having them talk on the phone as much as possible, and the possibility of asking the following questions should be explored whenever possible.


1.Where was the bomb placed?
2.Which floor of the building is it on?
3.When will it explode?
4.Is it necessary to evacuate the building?
5.What is the type of bomb?
6.What is the destructive power of the bomb?


  1. D) If there is an opportunity to obtain information, the threat on the phone;
    There are men and women,
    2.Possible age according to tone of voice,
    3.Characteristics, accents, etc. that express special features while speaking. attention should be paid.
    4.Sounds that can be heard in the background should be recorded.
    5.If parallel telephone is available, the conversation should be recorded.
    6.If the threat is made by letter, the situation should be conveyed to the authorized superior.
    7.If there is cardboard or metal solid inside the envelope, it is a tamper hazard.
    to)If the person making the threat reports that a bomb has been placed in the building, the assessment and evacuation must be done quickly.
    f)If the threat is that the bomb will be planted, there is no need to make a hasty decision.

In this regard, contact should be made with the police and civil authorities to investigate whether such threats are common.

 

Evacuation:

If the seriousness of the bomb threat is accepted in the assessment of the situation, the building should be evacuated immediately.

 

 

Search during Evacuation (Under the Control of Security Personnel):

 

  1. a)After the evacuation process is completed in the building, search teams formed with the participation of assigned personnel, security forces and fire brigades will search the building.
    b) In order to ensure speed in carrying out this matter, a search team is formed for each floor.
    c) In the search, attention should be paid to anything that does not appear normal.


 In this respect,
1.Package, piece of pipe, fuse, fuse, mass of petrified plastic, etc. Attention should be paid to objects.
2.Also for bombs (Tick Tock) Their voices should be listened to.
3.Sounds like the sound of a burning wick should be listened to.
4.Care should be taken not to touch the personal belongings of the personnel during searches.
5.Care should be taken to search for common places in the building, such as entrances, stairwells, toilets and boiler rooms, where everyone can easily enter and exit.
6.Objects that give the impression of a bomb banner should not be touched.
7. Precautions should be taken by not touching any suspicious objects found.
In this respect;
a)An area as wide as possible should be left empty around the bomb or suspicious substance seen, and personnel should be prevented from approaching it.
b)Local security forces should be notified immediately to send a bomb expert.
c)Civil Defense Services should be made ready with the fire extinguishing system.
D)Tools, equipment and materials that are likely to burn quickly around bombs and suspicious objects should be removed from there.
to)If suspicious persons are seen at or near the scene of the incident, an attempt should be made to identify them and the situation should be taken into consideration seriously.

 

CONCLUSION: AS PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS, OUR STANDARD SHOULD BE A VERY GOOD PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD.

 

 

 

DUTY SITE INSTRUCTIONS (subtitle)

 

1- TASK

To deter by taking preventive measures against all kinds of malicious acts and attempts in accordance with the rules of law, society and values, carefully and faithfully, to ensure that the place of duty is in peace and security, to carry out surveillance and control services and to ensure security of entry and exit.

Passing those who want to enter the areas where they provide protection and security through a sensitive door, searching them with a detector, and passing their belongings through an X-ray device or similar security system.

In cases of natural disasters such as fire or earthquake and when it is necessary to call for help, to immediately ask for help from general law enforcement in workplaces and residences within the scope of duty, to provide first aid at the scene by calling Hızır emergency or fire brigade units. If there is an incident that constitutes a crime, to catch the criminal, to protect the crime, evidence or anything that may be evidence, and to protect it from the curious crowds.

 

        2- SHIFT ORDER

Providing shift service on a 24-hour basis at the point of duty.

        3- EQUIPMENT TO BE FOUND BY STAFF

They carry equipment such as firearms, authorized uniforms, identity cards, rubber batons, radios, flashlights, handcuffs, and pepper spray during their duties, depending on the characteristics of the duty place and in accordance with the commission decisions.

        4- USE OF FORCE

Private security personnel will never use force, except in self-defense and in cases where the perpetrator of a crime is caught while in flagrante delicto. Apart from the equipment listed above and for which permission has been obtained in advance, do not use sharp objects, flammable materials, etc. He can't carry it, he can't keep it.

        5- COMMUNICATION

The responsible security officer will show that he/she is alert to the current and possible situations at the time of duty, in order to carry out the service more effectively, and will also be trained from time to time in order to use corporate phone lines and radio effectively.

6- RECORD KEEPING

All incidents that occur and are recorded in the shift book at the duty station will be recorded and the headquarters will be informed. Additionally, task handover will be recorded on time.

       7- NOTIFICATION

Every personnel on duty is obliged to inform their superiors about all the situations they suspect, without commenting on them themselves, and to record them in the notebook.

       8- CARRYING IDENTITY

Security guards must carry their ID cards in a way that is visible to everyone within their duty area and duration.

       9- NEGLIGENCE AND NEGLIGENCE OF DUTY

Sleeping in the area where one is assigned, behaving inappropriately and rudely towards officials and guests, neglecting duty or leaving the place of duty without permission, disrupting patrol services, and being in inappropriate situations outside of general morality and etiquette in workplaces. Due to all these reasons, the obligation to terminate the employment contract and pay compensation and the responsibility for any material damages that may arise from all reasons belong to the security officer. Legal action will be taken against the security guard who causes any disruption due to the reasons listed above, within the framework of contracts and labor laws.

       10- CLEANING

Duty areas are always kept clean, delivered clean and received in the same condition. A task will never be performed if it is not clean, neglected or ironed.

        11- DUTY TRANSFER

At the end of the task, if there are any materials to be handed over, they are handed over by seeing and counting and received in the same way. All materials are kept in the specified places as shown.

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