Reply #31: Does the Pentagon have cameras? Does your local convenience store have them?

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The Pentagon, headquarters of the US department of defence, is the nerve centre for command and control of America's military might and widely regarded as one of the most secure and impregnable buildings in the world. Source

A common statement provided, as you are walking around is that, 'you are now standing in one of the most secure building in all of the United States.' It is quite an impressive building on the inside. (Sgt. Gallop, Pentagon survivor) Source

The nightmare scenario was played out at the Pentagon—one of the world's most secure buildings—to test its contingency plans for such an attack. (1998 Mock attacks at Pentagon) Source

The Defense Department is seeking to improve security at what is already one of the most heavily protected facilities in the world, said Raymond F. DuBois Jr., deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment. ... This latest drive to improve Pentagon security began a decade ago, under Cooke, as part of a thorough renovation of the building. Source

What kind of security can be expected at the Pentagon?

There are five Security Levels (I - V). The Pentagon and CIA Headquarters are Level V.

A level V facility is a building such as the Pentagon or CIA Headquarters that contains mission functions critical to national security. Source

What do lower level facilities have? For instance, what does a Level IV facility require?

In addition to security requirements applicable for Level III facilities, the following apply (for Level IV):

1. Closed circuit television monitoring with time lapse video recording.
2. X-Ray screening of all incoming mail and packages.
3. Agency photo identification cards displayed at all times.

Source

There are cameras mounted to the roof of the Pentagon.


They enable monitoring of the entire perimeter of the building. This camera was close enough to capture the events of 9/11.


There are other security cameras that could have captured the events.