Thurston & Son’s Security Consultants, a PSRA isn’t just a "walk-through." It is a technical audit designed to identify "blind spots" in your security posture and provide a data-driven roadmap to fix them.

The Core Components of a PSRA

A professional assessment by an FCP & FCPP certified practitioner focuses on four key pillars:

1. Asset Identification

What are we protecting? This includes "hard assets" (cash, inventory, equipment), "human assets" (tenants, employees, customers), and "intangible assets" (reputation and legal standing).

2. Threat Assessment

What are the likely dangers? We analyze local crime data in Pompano Beach and surrounding areas to determine if your primary threats are:

• Opportunistic theft or vandalism.

• Targeted residential burglaries.

• Violent crime or unauthorized access in multifamily housing.

3. Vulnerability Analysis

Where is the "weak link" in the chain? This is where we examine:

• Lighting Gaps: Areas where foot-candle levels fall below safety standards.

• Access Points: Broken locks, unmonitored back doors, or easily climbed fences.

• Surveillance Failures: "Dead zones" in camera coverage or low-resolution footage that won't hold up in court.

4. Mitigation Recommendations

The final report provides a prioritized "Action Plan." For Florida property owners, this often includes the specific steps needed to meet FS 768.0706 standards to gain statutory immunity from liability.

PSRA vs. CPTED: What’s the Difference?

While a Physical Security Risk Assessment looks at the hardware (locks, cameras, guards), CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) looks at the environment.

As a dual-certified professional, Ron Thurston combines both:

• PSRA: "Your camera doesn't see the north gate."

• CPTED: "The overgrown hedges are providing a hiding spot for an intruder to bypass the gate entirely."

Why Do You Need One?

1. Liability Protection: In Florida, if a crime occurs on your property, a professional PSRA proves you exercised "due diligence" and met state safety statutes.

2. Insurance Savings: Many commercial insurance providers offer lower premiums to properties that have a certified security audit on file.

3. Cost Efficiency: Stop spending money on security "gadgets" that don't work. A PSRA ensures your budget is spent on the highest-impact improvements.

"A lock is only as strong as the door it's attached to, and a camera is only as good as the light it has to see by."