Are you allowed to tailgate or hold doors open for unfriendly entrants in SIDA areas?

Are you allowed to tailgate or hold doors open for unfriendly entrants in SIDA areas?

• A. Yes, to be polite.
• B. No. Do not allow unauthorized entry; challenge and escort as required.
• C. Only for family members.
• D. Sometimes, if the area is quiet.

Answer: (B)

Maintaining strict access control at SIDA entry points is essential. Tailgating or leaving a door open for someone who is not authorized creates a vulnerability that can allow an unauthorized person into secure areas. The correct approach is clear: do not permit entry to unauthorized individuals. Challenge anyone you do not recognize or who cannot present valid credentials, and escort them as required by your facility's procedures. If credentials cannot be verified or the person refuses to comply, follow security procedures—alert security or a supervisor. Doors should be kept secured and should not be propped open, and you should not assist unfriendly entrants by holding the door. This protects the integrity of the SIDA program and reduces risk to personnel and operations.

Maintaining strict access control at SIDA entry points is essential. Tailgating or leaving a door open for someone who is not authorized creates a vulnerability that can allow an unauthorized person into secure areas. The correct approach is clear: do not permit entry to unauthorized individuals. Challenge anyone you do not recognize or who cannot present valid credentials, and escort them as required by your facility's procedures. If credentials cannot be verified or the person refuses to comply, follow security procedures—alert security or a supervisor. Doors should be kept secured and should not be propped open, and you should not assist unfriendly entrants by holding the door. This protects the integrity of the SIDA program and reduces risk to personnel and operations.