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    8 Requirements of Bioterrorism Act

    8 Security Items your security program should consider under the Bioterrorism Act of 2002:


    (1) the purchase and installation of equipment for detection of intruders;
    (2) the purchase and installation of fencing, gating, lighting, or security cameras;
    (3) the tamper-proofing of manhole covers, fire hydrants, and valve boxes;
    (4) the rekeying of doors and locks;
    (5) improvements to electronic, computer, or other automated systems and remote security systems;
    (6) participation in training programs, and the purchase of training manuals and guidance materials, relating to security against terrorist attacks;
    (7) improvements in the use, storage, or handling of various chemicals; and
    (8) security screening of employees or contractor support services.


    Excerpt from the Bioterrorism Act of 2002, see 116 STAT. 684.

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