Hi Joseph,
How an institution manages 24 hour coverage depends on a few factors, like facility size and whether you have a guard tour system; if museum staff are allowed in after hours; how access and fire systems are managed; what sort of fire detection/suppression system is in place; if there are controls to ensure the guard is awake, alive, and safe; etc. I'd be happy to follow-up with you with advice tailored to your specific institution.
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Catherine P. Foster, Ph.D.
Partner, Argus Cultural Property Consultants
Washington, DC
cfoster@arguscpc.com(202) 417-7282
arguscpc.com
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-05-2025 08:47 AM
From: Joseph Rynasko
Subject: 24 Hour Security
Does you Museum have 24 hour security coverage? If so, how is the staff schedule divided? How many people does it take for you to manage 24 hour coverage?
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Joseph Rynasko
Manager of Safety & Security
RISD Museum
Providence RI
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