Building Occupants’ Role in Security: ICYMI

Are your tenants and their employees prepared for emergencies? Integrated systems, clear communication, and strong leadership will ensure the answer is yes.

Key Highlights

  • Occupants must be fully integrated into a building’s safety and security systems.
  • Clear, consistent communication tools keep everyone informed during emergencies.
  • Leadership involvement builds trust and strengthens preparedness culture. 
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Building occupants play an important role in keeping your building secure, from participating in drills to testing systems. This episode of the Buildings Podcast looks at ways you can educate your occupants so they know how to respond during a real emergency.

Read By: Janelle Penny

Written By: Lauren Brant

Read Article HERE: The Role of Occupants in Building Security Preparedness

Show Notes:

  • Check out another article about security.

About the Author

Lauren Brant

Buildings Editor

Lauren Brant is the editor of Buildings. She is an award-winning editor and reporter whose work appeared in daily and weekly newspapers. She strives to create content that is informative and actionable for professionals, helping them discover new products, technology, and insights to make smarter building decisions. In 2020, the weekly newspaper won the Rhoades Family Weekly Print Sweepstakes—the division winner across the state's weekly newspapers. Lauren was also awarded the top feature photo across Class A papers. She holds a B.A. in journalism and media communications from Colorado State University-Fort Collins and a M.S. in organizational management from Chadron State College.

Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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