JLBC: Security

JLBC: Security

Be business-like and neutral in your language.

Avoid slang, vulgarity, sarcasm, profanity, and personal remarks.

When finished transmitting, release the push-to-talk switch to receive.

When the communication is concluded, sign off.

The unit initiating the communication is usually the first to sign off.

Do not sign off using phrases such as 􏰁over and out􏰂 or 􏰁roger and out.􏰂

Radio transmissions are not secure. Radios should not be used to communicate confidential information.

Care of Portable Radios

You are responsible for equipment issued to you.

Check that the battery is fully charged. This may be done 􏰁automatically􏰂 on some units, with a 􏰁beep􏰂 tone indicating that the radio􏰀s battery is charged and working.

Be sure the carrying case and other accessories are in good condition.

Report any physical defects or electronic malfunctions at once.

Keep radios away from water, chemicals, etc., that could damage or short out the radio.

Do not use the radio as anything other than a communication device.

Radio is not a hammer or a weapon.

Never let an unauthorized person handle the radio.

Do not let another security Guard 􏰁borrow􏰂 your radio. If another employee requires

communication, do it for them.

Handle the radio with care, as it may save your life or someone else􏰀s one day.