Identifier
Created
Classification
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08GRENADA104
2008-07-23 20:53:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Grenada
Cable title:
SOFT TARGET PROGRAM - OVERSEAS SCHOOL SECURITY IN GRENADA
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 GRENADA 000104
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR OBO/PE/SM/OPB, JIM WITT
DEPARTMENT FOR DS/PSD/PCB, DAVID GROCCIA
EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN FOR ARSO ERIC FREEMAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABLD ASEC AFIN GJ XL
SUBJECT: SOFT TARGET PROGRAM - OVERSEAS SCHOOL SECURITY IN GRENADA
REF: 07 STATE 154115
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 GRENADA 000104
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR OBO/PE/SM/OPB, JIM WITT
DEPARTMENT FOR DS/PSD/PCB, DAVID GROCCIA
EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN FOR ARSO ERIC FREEMAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABLD ASEC AFIN GJ XL
SUBJECT: SOFT TARGET PROGRAM - OVERSEAS SCHOOL SECURITY IN GRENADA
REF: 07 STATE 154115
1. This is an action cable for James Witt, OBO/PE/SM/OPB.
2. The Embassy surveyed one local school that traditionally has
been used by Mission and AmCits that qualifies for the Soft
Target Program (reftel). As mandated by the Department, the RSO
(resident in Bridgetown) came to Grenada and conducted the
security survey, developed a statement of work, and liaised with
school officials to solicit quotes from security contractors.
Post requests funding in the amount of USD 24,561 for school
security upgrades. This amount includes USD 1,470 for a project
manager.
SCHOOL OVERVIEW
A. POST/COUNTRY/REGION:
St. George's, Grenada, West Indies (Eastern Caribbean)
B. SCHOOL NAME:
Westmorland School
C. SCHOOL STREET ADDRESS:
Marrast Hill, Tempe, St. George's, Grenada
D. DEPARTMENT ASSISTED SCHOOL?
No.
E. TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENROLLED OR ON STAFF:
295 students and 30 staff
F. TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. CITIZEN STUDENTS AND STAFF:
19 U.S. citizen students and no U.S. citizen staff
G. NUMBER OF THOSE IN ITEM "F" WHO ARE USG EMPLOYEES OR
DEPENDENTS OF USG EMPLOYEES:
None currently enrolled. U.S. dependent enrollment is cyclical
as USG employees have previously enrolled their dependents at
this school.
H. PROJECT DESCRIPTION, RATIONALE, AND BUDGETARY COST ESTIMATE:
(1) RSO SECURITY SURVEY:
The security survey of Westmorland School was conducted Friday,
April 4, 2008 by RSO Robert Starnes (Embassy Bridgetown).
(2) RECOMMENDATIONS:
-- a.
DESCRIPTION: Install perimeter fencing and pedestrian and
vehicle gates.
RATIONALE: The school property is currently not fenced in and
school officials cannot control access. The extensive grounds,
which encompass 3.2 acres, are located between two major roads
and pedestrians often cut across school property as a shortcut
from one to the other, disrupting classes and on occasion
pestering students and teachers. There are five school
buildings widely spaced around the property, not all of which
are visible to each other. A five (5) foot chain link fence
runs along the driveway but is not part of the perimeter of the
compound. Portions of the grounds are on a steep hillside.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 11,211.66 (ECD 30,271.48)
-- b.
DESCRIPTION: Install pedestrian gate at back of compound and
vehicular gate at main entrance.
RATIONALE: There are currently no access controls to the school
grounds.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 1,042.52 (ECD 2,814.81)
-- c.
DESCRIPTION: Enhance exterior lighting.
RATIONALE: Lighting on compound is currently inadequate for
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nighttime activities.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 3,490.40 (ECD 9,424.07)
-- d.
DESCRIPTION: Install public address system.
RATIONALE: Westmorland School does not currently have the
capability to communicate announcements during emergencies.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 3,172.15 (ECD 8,564.81)
-- e.
DESCRIPTION: Install intrusion alarm.
RATIONALE: The school currently does not have the capability to
protect sensitive private information and valuable computer and
office equipment.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 1,048.56 (ECD 2,831.11)
-- f.
DESCRIPTION: Install closed circuit TV monitors.
RATIONALE: Closed circuit TV monitors will enable the
administration to keep track of activities around the widely
scattered school buildings from a central location.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 3,065.70 (ECD 8,277.40)
-- g.
DESCRIPTION: Install smoke detectors in school buildings
(optional).
RATIONALE: There are no smoke detectors in the school buildings.
Vendor: Arnwil, Ltd.
Quote: USD 63 (ECD 170)
-- h.
DESCRIPTION: Hire project manager to oversee the installations,
three (3) hours per day.
RATIONALE: This will help Embassy Grenada keep track of the work
to ensure it is completed in a timely fashion. Post is very
small and does not have the resources to oversee such a project
itself.
Vendor: Anthony Payne
Quote: USD 1,466.67 (ECD 3,960)
I. APPROXIMATE DISTANCE TO OTHER U.S. DIPLOMATIC OR OTHER U.S.
FACILITIES IN THE GENERAL VICINITY:
The approximate distance from other U.S. facilities is six (6)
miles.
J. IS THE SCHOOL USED FOR NON-SCHOOL RELATED EVENTS THAT MIGHT
INCREASE ITS ATTRACTIVENESS AS A SOFT TARGET?
Yes.
K. Westmorland School's principal stated that due to their
limited operating budget, they are unable to mitigate security
vulnerabilities without advanced funding.
MCISAAC
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR OBO/PE/SM/OPB, JIM WITT
DEPARTMENT FOR DS/PSD/PCB, DAVID GROCCIA
EMBASSY BRIDGETOWN FOR ARSO ERIC FREEMAN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABLD ASEC AFIN GJ XL
SUBJECT: SOFT TARGET PROGRAM - OVERSEAS SCHOOL SECURITY IN GRENADA
REF: 07 STATE 154115
1. This is an action cable for James Witt, OBO/PE/SM/OPB.
2. The Embassy surveyed one local school that traditionally has
been used by Mission and AmCits that qualifies for the Soft
Target Program (reftel). As mandated by the Department, the RSO
(resident in Bridgetown) came to Grenada and conducted the
security survey, developed a statement of work, and liaised with
school officials to solicit quotes from security contractors.
Post requests funding in the amount of USD 24,561 for school
security upgrades. This amount includes USD 1,470 for a project
manager.
SCHOOL OVERVIEW
A. POST/COUNTRY/REGION:
St. George's, Grenada, West Indies (Eastern Caribbean)
B. SCHOOL NAME:
Westmorland School
C. SCHOOL STREET ADDRESS:
Marrast Hill, Tempe, St. George's, Grenada
D. DEPARTMENT ASSISTED SCHOOL?
No.
E. TOTAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENROLLED OR ON STAFF:
295 students and 30 staff
F. TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. CITIZEN STUDENTS AND STAFF:
19 U.S. citizen students and no U.S. citizen staff
G. NUMBER OF THOSE IN ITEM "F" WHO ARE USG EMPLOYEES OR
DEPENDENTS OF USG EMPLOYEES:
None currently enrolled. U.S. dependent enrollment is cyclical
as USG employees have previously enrolled their dependents at
this school.
H. PROJECT DESCRIPTION, RATIONALE, AND BUDGETARY COST ESTIMATE:
(1) RSO SECURITY SURVEY:
The security survey of Westmorland School was conducted Friday,
April 4, 2008 by RSO Robert Starnes (Embassy Bridgetown).
(2) RECOMMENDATIONS:
-- a.
DESCRIPTION: Install perimeter fencing and pedestrian and
vehicle gates.
RATIONALE: The school property is currently not fenced in and
school officials cannot control access. The extensive grounds,
which encompass 3.2 acres, are located between two major roads
and pedestrians often cut across school property as a shortcut
from one to the other, disrupting classes and on occasion
pestering students and teachers. There are five school
buildings widely spaced around the property, not all of which
are visible to each other. A five (5) foot chain link fence
runs along the driveway but is not part of the perimeter of the
compound. Portions of the grounds are on a steep hillside.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 11,211.66 (ECD 30,271.48)
-- b.
DESCRIPTION: Install pedestrian gate at back of compound and
vehicular gate at main entrance.
RATIONALE: There are currently no access controls to the school
grounds.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 1,042.52 (ECD 2,814.81)
-- c.
DESCRIPTION: Enhance exterior lighting.
RATIONALE: Lighting on compound is currently inadequate for
GRENADA 00000104 002 OF 002
nighttime activities.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 3,490.40 (ECD 9,424.07)
-- d.
DESCRIPTION: Install public address system.
RATIONALE: Westmorland School does not currently have the
capability to communicate announcements during emergencies.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 3,172.15 (ECD 8,564.81)
-- e.
DESCRIPTION: Install intrusion alarm.
RATIONALE: The school currently does not have the capability to
protect sensitive private information and valuable computer and
office equipment.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 1,048.56 (ECD 2,831.11)
-- f.
DESCRIPTION: Install closed circuit TV monitors.
RATIONALE: Closed circuit TV monitors will enable the
administration to keep track of activities around the widely
scattered school buildings from a central location.
Vendor: Arnwil Ltd.
Quote: USD 3,065.70 (ECD 8,277.40)
-- g.
DESCRIPTION: Install smoke detectors in school buildings
(optional).
RATIONALE: There are no smoke detectors in the school buildings.
Vendor: Arnwil, Ltd.
Quote: USD 63 (ECD 170)
-- h.
DESCRIPTION: Hire project manager to oversee the installations,
three (3) hours per day.
RATIONALE: This will help Embassy Grenada keep track of the work
to ensure it is completed in a timely fashion. Post is very
small and does not have the resources to oversee such a project
itself.
Vendor: Anthony Payne
Quote: USD 1,466.67 (ECD 3,960)
I. APPROXIMATE DISTANCE TO OTHER U.S. DIPLOMATIC OR OTHER U.S.
FACILITIES IN THE GENERAL VICINITY:
The approximate distance from other U.S. facilities is six (6)
miles.
J. IS THE SCHOOL USED FOR NON-SCHOOL RELATED EVENTS THAT MIGHT
INCREASE ITS ATTRACTIVENESS AS A SOFT TARGET?
Yes.
K. Westmorland School's principal stated that due to their
limited operating budget, they are unable to mitigate security
vulnerabilities without advanced funding.
MCISAAC