Visitors can obtain a temporary building pass from the guard at the Central Building Main Lobby. HCFA has scanning devices at all building entrances to comply with the Department of Justice's security upgrade at all Government complexes. The scanners allow for safe and reliable examination of all parcels, including purses, brought into the complex. If a suspicious item shows on the monitor screen, the guard is authorized to request the individual to remove the item from the package to be further examined. Failure to comply with the request can result in delay in gaining admittance while the Federal Police are called to assist the guard.
Guards conduct a normal visual inspection of bags when individuals exit the complex.
The Security Control Center is located off the Central Building Main Lobby. Security staff use closed-circuit TV surveillance equipment to monitor the outside of the facility and sensitive interior spaces. Two mobile unit guards patrol the parking area at all times. Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the building or at the front entrance of the Central Building. Smoking is permitted outside of the doors on the lower level of the Central Building and outside the North and South Buildings, in designated areas.