Identification

Verify the identity of all visitors by requiring them to present valid photo identification. Maintain a visitors’ log.
Assign an identification badge or sticker which must be visible at all times, to each visitor, and collect badges upon exit.
Require visitors to be escorted by authorized employees while in content sensitive areas.
Provide production crew with a photo identification badge that is required to be visible at all times.
Establish and implement a process for immediately retrieving photo identification badge upon termination.
Consider omitting location, production name, logo, and other specific information on the photo identification badge.
Require employees to immediately report lost or stolen photo identification badges.
Train and encourage employees to challenge persons without visible identification.

Perimeter Security

Implement security controls based upon the location and layout of the production locations such as:

Place security guards at perimeter entrances and nonemergency entry / exit points of stage sets.
Place security guards at perimeter of exterior locations and in the vicinity of off-camera areas where sensitive assets are located.
Train and encourage security employees to challenge persons without visible identification.
Bring in additional security resources on days with large numbers of extras and background actors.

Develop an acceptable use policy that outlines restrictions for social media, internet, personal device and mobile device use while employed by the production.
Develop a policy regarding the use of digital recording devices (smart phones, digital cameras, and camcorders).
Communicate and strictly enforce the acceptable use and digital recording device policy for all extras and background actors.
Consider all production docs as intellectual property and protect them as such.
Place a document shredder or locked paper recycling receptacle in basecamp and near set (craft service area).
Consider omitting production name, logo, and other specific information on all signage, placards, and other documentation that may identify the production and attract unwanted attention.
Include security action items in daily safety meetings to reinforce commitment to protecting intellectual property, assets, and content.
When not in use, secure and/or protect sensitive assets from public view.