A recent U.S. Government Accountability Office review of VA medical facilities provides a timely reminder. Across VA facilities, approximately 74,700 crimes were reported during fiscal years 2024 and 2025. While most incidents were nonviolent, the volume illustrates the wide range of everyday security concerns that large, public-facing properties must be prepared to manage.
Whether you oversee a healthcare facility, office building, government property, school, industrial site, or mixed-use campus, a current physical security plan can help you identify concerns before they become costly disruptions.
Start With the Right Questions
If your facility has changed or if it has simply been years since anyone reviewed its security approach, it may be time to reassess.
Consider starting with these questions:
- Does our current security plan reflect how the building is used today?
- Do we know which areas of the property present the greatest exposure?
- Are our entrance, parking, delivery, and access-control arrangements easy to manage?
- Can we integrate needed upgrades into existing maintenance or capital plans?
- Are security measures working alongside accessibility, life safety, and operational needs?
A focused assessment can turn broad concerns into an actionable plan. Rather than reacting after an incident, you can make informed improvements that help protect the people and operations that depend on your property.
We help facility owners and managers evaluate physical security needs through the lens of building performance. Our team’s capabilities include risk assessments, blast engineering, progressive-collapse analysis, and support for specialized protective infrastructure.
If you’re planning a renovation, evaluating a property, updating a capital plan, or looking for a clearer picture of your facility’s security vulnerabilities, we can help you move from general concerns to practical next steps. Contact us today!
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