Discreet Exterior
- Use unmarked entry and minimal signage
- Conceal utilities from the street
- Match the surrounding architecture
Controlled Access
- Keep one reinforced entry point
- Add a secondary locking system
- Route approaches around CCTV and crowds
Hardened Shell
- Reinforce walls and windows against intrusion
- Resist forced entry attempts
- Shield space for secure communications
Secure Storage
- Lock cabinets for comms and documents
- Store weapons and cash separately
- Manage technical equipment discreetly
Reduce Signature
- Dampen noise and control light leakage
- Separate utility meters and discipline usage
- Manage thermal, chemical, and odor traces
Site Selection
- Choose low visibility from main roads
- Stay close to exit routes
- Favor weak law enforcement presence
Occupancy Discipline
- Keep occupants to one through three
- Set routines, then vary them
- Limit digital footprint and local ties
Escape Routes
- Map primary, secondary, and emergency exits
- Prepare to vacate within minutes
- Build a panic room or shelter