Emergency Management Safety & Security Division (EMSSD) - Security Branch (SB)

The Security Branch (SB) provides emergency response to threats involving APHIS facilities and employees, and coordinates with local and federal law enforcement for employee protection. The Branch manages security guard contracts for APHIS, conducts security assessments for threat mitigation and loss prevention, and makes recommendations for fencing, locks, lighting, and security alarm and access control systems. The APHIS Security Branch also administers the national badging, physical security, and Biosecurity programs.

The following services are provided by APHIS Security staff members. Contact your designated Security Official for advice or assistance in these areas.

Vulnerability Assessments
Assistance Implementing Countermeasures
Security Advisories
Security Policy Development
Guard Service Assistance
Picture Identification & Electronic Access Cards
Security Awareness Information
Liaison with New Homeland Security Organization
Workplace Violence Prevention

Security Policy Development

All offices in the Western Region &
Building B, Ft. Collins, CO
970-494-7169

All offices in the Eastern Region
and the AERO - Raleigh, NC
919-855-7012

4700 River Rd., Riverdale, MD
301-436-3174

South Building, Washington D.C.
202-720-6270

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