Security
The mission of the Security Division of General Services Department is to provide protection for County employees, customers, facilities and properties. The Security Division provides a variety of services including: contract uniformed security officers (armed, unarmed and Company Police), vulnerability/ threat assessments; intrusion monitoring systems; security cameras; crime prevention through environmental design; Lock & Key; security awareness, education and training.
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Need Help!
Durham County Contract Security is here to help while you are visiting a Durham County Government facility.
Call 919-560-4010 to have your security needs addressed.
Safety Tips in Parking Lots/Decks
- Stay aware of your surroundings.
- Plan for how you can get to a safe place and call for help if needed.
- Walk with confidence. Keep your head up, not on your cell phone, and look around.
- Look directly at people but do not stare at them.
- Trust your instincts when you feel something is not right.
- Park near your building in a highly visible and well-lit area.
- Park near the parking attendant, if there is one, or near the stairs of the building.
- Use the main building entrance. Avoid rear or secluded exits.
- Keep your valuables, including purses and recent purchases, out of sight. Always lock them in the trunk if you must leave them in the car.
- Lock the doors and roll up your windows once you are in the vehicle.
- Have these items ready: your keys to unlock the vehicle, your keys or card key to unlock building doors, and a whistle or other personal alarm.
- As you approach your car, look around, inside, and even glance underneath for people who may be present. If you are suspicious, walk away. Go to a safe place and call for help.
- Call security for an escort to your vehicle.