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The news these days has been consumed with the tragic events unfolding in Minnesota, California and Tennessee.  Regardless of your opinions of the initial confrontation between the police [...]

Have you heard about the “slider” crimes? Although it is a criminal act that likely happens in many of the major cities, as well as some smaller cities, it is not a common name that most people [...]

As we are going through such a terrible time right now throughout the world with Covid19, we need to remember those healthcare workers that are trying to keep us all safe. In this case I am [...]

We all should know by now that we are all going through a global pandemic at this point, and for some of us this is a first in a lifetime event. There is no doubt that tensions are high and the [...]

Many hospitals are under pressure from within to reduce the number of workplace violence incidents as reported by their staff. Staff has often asked for security to be armed or that police [...]

It was recently reported by Business Insiders that “more retail workers than law-enforcement officers were killed in homicides on the job for 6 years in a row.” Workplace Homicides According to [...]

Are security screening metal detectors becoming the only way to secure many businesses? Is the use of security magnetometers your last resort for ensuring firearms and other types of deadly [...]

Although it is not a true indication for determining whether a security officer is well trained and/or highly competent, the security uniform can set the tone for the security program for many [...]

As security professionals we have more than likely completed an untold number of threat assessments throughout our careers. A threat assessment is a controlled group process used to evaluate the [...]

The risks associated with large public or private events that are often considered “Soft Targets,” may be the preferred venue for those bent on making a statement or furthering their cause with [...]