Being able to sufficiently protect irreplaceable museum pieces takes much more than simply having a state-of-the-art security system. Museums must consider all the possible risks they may face and implement logical and efficient security protocols in the event of an emergency or security breach.
Museums and historical sites must be aware of all the risks they face. “In major museums, security directors conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of their security systems,” said Sheila Palmer, Assistant VP of Loss Control Services, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. “This can be done on an annual basis or whenever there is a significant change in exposure, such as the installation of a new, high-value or controversial exhibit, a change in adjacent or external exposures, or construction and renovation work.”
Being able to sufficiently protect irreplaceable museum pieces takes much more than simply having a state-of-the-art security system. Museums must consider all the possible risks they may face and implement logical and efficient security protocols in the event of an emergency or security breach.
Museums and historical sites must be aware of all the risks they face. “In major museums, security directors conduct regular risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of their security systems,” said Sheila Palmer, Assistant VP of Loss Control Services, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. “This can be done on an annual basis or whenever there is a significant change in exposure, such as the installation of a new, high-value...