Physical Security


GEM is highly experienced in the planning, design, testing and implementation of physical security systems.  We have designed, installed, and maintained exterior/interior alarms, assessment systems, and special nuclear monitoring systems, as well as access control systems throughout the Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration. This includes the development of detailed functional and operational requirements for such systems and oversight for the installation of the ARGUS system at several facilities/sites.

GEM has provided project management support for large safeguards and security line item construction projects. Our approach evaluates the technological feasibility of systems to assure implementation of an integrated and engineered protection posture. We use cost benefit and comparative analysis techniques to compare use of manpower-intensive measures or the use of state-of-the-art, technological-based solutions and assess the conditions under which each technology is most effective and devise methods to address any limitations. The use by GEM of cost-benefit and comparative analysis, along with life-cycle replacement analysis, helps to assure upgrades are fully justified.

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