[Imc] PLEASE READ: Equipment and Security
Paul Kotheimer
herringb at prairienet.org
Fri Feb 8 00:37:39 UTC 2002
Hi, IMC-sta's
I'd like to ask that, if we're thinking about security, we visit again
the issue of a front door that's LOCKABLE FROM THE INSIDE!!!!
Late night production needs result in a very UNSAFE IMC during those
production hours.
What's up with that front door lock? Please let us know.
paulkotheimer:)
On Wed, 6 Feb 2002, Paul Riismandel wrote:
> At tonight's Tech meeting we primarily talked about equipment security
> issues. The main issue is that Minidisc Kit #3, which is the only one with
> adaptors equipped for int'l use, has been missing for about a week and
> nobody is on record as checking it out. Brian has already mailed to the
> general IMC list about this.
>
> We figure the kit could be missing for several reasons:
> 1. Whoever checked it out forgot to write her/his name down properly and
> isn't in town to see the e-mails, or isn't on the IMC e-mail list.
> 2. Whoever checked it out improperly still needs it but is embarrassed to
> say s/he has it and would rather quietly return it.
> 3. It has been liberated/stolen.
>
> Whatever has happened, the fact remains that we now have one less minidisc
> kit. This particular minidisc was on permanent loan from Brian, so he,
> too, is out one minidisc recorder. The Tech group will not be replacing
> this kit, which has a total equipment value of $200 - $250. We're lucky
> that losing one minidisc kit does not stop the IMC's work, but that does
> not mean that we can afford to be losing equipment.
>
> In general it seems that security around the IMC has been pretty lax, as
> has adherence to the extremely simple check-out policy. So, it seems that
> a reminder of current IMC rules is in order:
>
> -Equipment may be checked out by IMC MEMBERS ONLY. A list of members is in
> the "MEMBERS" binders kept with all the other binders on the bottom shelf
> of the bookcase that also houses the phone in the front room. It doesn't
> matter how upstanding a citizen, how well known or how many people vouch
> for somebody -- if they want to check something out they must be
> member. Membership is available for a sliding scale beginning at $50
> annually. If you can't afford $50, then please go to a Finance meeting
> (1st & 3rd Wed @ 6:30pm) to negotiate a membership fee.
>
> -EVERYONE who checks out equipment must fill out the appropriate clipboard
> with name, contact information and the date that the equipment will be
> returned. As you'll see in the e-mail that follows, if you don't put a
> return date YOU WILL BE FINED.
>
> -STAFF PEOPLE SHOULD OVERSEE ALL EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT -- this protects both
> the borrower and the IMC. This means, don't check it out alone!
>
> -ONLY IMC MEMBERS MAY USE THE EQUIPMENT IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM. This
> equipment is for producing NEWS and other IMC projects, not web surfing,
> downloading audio to your walkman or reading e-mail. That's what the
> public access machines are for. (And if you're not happy with the state of
> the public access machines, well then come to the Tech meetings Wed. @ 6 PM
> and help us fix things!).
>
> -THE PRODUCTION ROOM SHOULD BE LOCKED at all times unless someone is
> actually in the room working on something.
>
> It appears that having the production room secure is especially problematic
> during off-hours when the IMC isn't being "staffed" but IMC volunteers are
> in the building working on things. Often the lights are on, the cash
> register is on but nobody is up front and sometimes nobody's in the
> production room, and it's unlocked. This is very likely a prime time for
> things to be stolen/liberated. If you're in the IMC alone after hours you
> should be doubly aware of what's going on, and be keeping things locked
> that aren't being used.
>
> In addition to the equipment loss there was a theft of money from the cash
> register a week or so ago, too. This is clearly not a trend we want to
> continue.
>
> The Steering Group will begin discussions on this issue this Sunday at
> Noon. Everyone who cares about this is invited to attend. Some solutions
> the Tech Group is recommending:
>
> -Locking the equipment cabinet, with the key only accessible to the staff
> person on duty.
> -Changing the combination on the production room door and only giving out
> the new combo to currently active IMC volunteers.
> -Recalling all keys from volunteers who are not currently staffing.
>
> Thanks for your reading time,
>
> Paul
> IMC-Tech Spoke
>
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