Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 75-14.051 - Security Plan

(1) A security plan detailing internal controls for compliance with Rules 75-14.050 through 75-14.056, F.A.C., shall be submitted for approval with a license application. The security plan shall include a floor plan referenced in Rule 75-14.050, F.A.C., and a description of the surveillance system and equipment utilized to comply with Rule 75-14.054, F.A.C. The security plan shall include a description of the layout of the surveillance room and the configuration of the monitoring equipment as placed throughout the pari-mutuel wagering facility.

(2) The security plan shall include descriptions of all equipment used by the surveillance system, a diagram that shows all of the areas to be monitored and the placement of surveillance equipment in relation to the activities being observed and a description of the procedures used in the operation of the surveillance system.

(3) Any change to the security plan shall be submitted to the division for approval pursuant to the requirements of Rules 75-14.050 through 75-14.056, F.A.C., prior to implementation.

(4) A security plan shall include a system of internal controls, which shall include the following:

(a) A description by position of each security officer or employee, to include their duties, assignments and responsibilities;

(b) The minimum number of security employees to be staffed by shift;

(c) Procedures for handling incidents requiring the assignment of a security officer or employee;

(d) Plans to provide for segregated access to the surveillance room and procedures to prevent disclosure of the identity of surveillance employees to other employees and patrons;

(e) Radio protocol and a description of authorized radio codes to be used;

(f) Training requirements and procedures for employees and officers of the slot machine licensee;

(g) A contingency plan for natural disasters, such as a hurricane, which would require a complete shut down of the facility;

(h) A contingency plan including the use of alarms or alerts for incidents of violent crime that shall include, but not be limited to robbery, armed robbery, or an incident involving a hostage situation. The contingency plan shall provide for no less than quarterly drills with all employees working in an area where buttons or triggers for alarms are located to ensure the employees know where all alarm or alert buttons or triggers are located and how to use them;

(i) A contingency plan for fire preparation including, but not limited to evacuation plans;

(j) A contingency plan for bomb or terrorist threats; and,

(k) A plan to provide for an escort by a licensed employee of the slot machine licensee and/or surveillance of access to the gaming areas by either non-gaming employees of the slot machine licensee or employees of non-gaming businesses who might require incidental access to slot machine gaming areas. A list of such employees shall be pre-approved by the slot machine licensee. The slot machine licensee shall maintain a record of the employee's name, job title, driver's license number, date of birth, home address, and name of the employer.

(5) The security plan shall include procedures for quarterly testing of all security alarms or security alerts required by rules regulating the slot machine licensee's operations in the slot machine licensee's facility.

(6) The security plan shall detail the slot machine licensee's procedure for clearing the designated slot machine gaming areas prior to non-gaming hours.

(7) Every slot machine licensee shall have a contingency power source in the event of a power outage that shall be sufficient to maintain the security and surveillance of all slot machine gaming related areas.

(8) In the event any security alarm or alert is activated for any reason other than a drill or test, a written report outlining the cause of the alarm or alert's activiation shall be submitted to the division within 24 hours of the alarm or alert.

(9) The personnel of the Security Department shall be prohibited from carrying firearms.

(10) The slot machine licensee shall notify the division of any event which requires additional staffing.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 75-14.051

Rulemaking Authority 551.103(1), 551.122 FS. Law Implemented 551.103(1)(i), 551.104(4)(h) FS.

New 6-25-06, Amended 5-30-17, Formerly 61D-14.051.

New 6-25-06, Amended 5-30-17, Formerly 61D-14.051.