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Study Finds U.S. Universities Failing in Cybersecurity Education

April 10, 2016

A new study has found that not one of the top 10 U.S. computer science programs (as ranked by the U.S. News & World Report in 2015) requires a single cybersecurity course for graduation.

Bill Would Require Michigan Students to Learn CPR

January 6, 2016

Michigan lawmakers want to add CPR training to high school graduation requirements.

Breaking through the barrier of active threat apprehension begins with a holistic approach: one team, one goal

5 Keys to Building a Successful Active Threat Plan

Jay Hart

October 13, 2015

As the national conversation regarding violence in the workplace suggests a heightened awareness stemming from increased media coverage, recent studies suggest there may be statistical evidence supporting this perceived frequency.

Public Safety Officer Standards: The Key to (re) Establishing Organizational Leadership

Could physical fitness standards improve security officers’ preparedness?

Andy Tufano

October 13, 2015

Over the years the non-sworn, corporate public safety industry has failed to achieve any long-lasting measures of professionalism. There are many possible reasons for this failure, but chief among them is the failure to adopt reliable public safety officer core competency standards.

Georgia Colleges Launch Campus Safety Initiative

May 27, 2015

Georgia's public university system plans to implement a system-wide safety initiative to ensure student safety.

California Committee Approves Bill to Improve Security Guard Licensing

May 9, 2015

A bill to clean up California’s security industry was approved by the Assembly Business and Professions Committee.

6 Ways to Spot Untrained Security Officers

Roger Clark

March 24, 2015

It's cliché but true: One bad apple gives the whole bunch a bad name. When hiring new officers for private security, one untrained security officer can ruin both your company's brand and the reputation of the industry as a whole.

Incorporating Simulations Leads to More Effective Safety Training

February 7, 2015

Research from the American Red Cross makes the case for a blended approach that combines online scenario-based simulation learning with in-person classroom training.

Trains Security Officers as EMTs

February 4, 2015

As skyscrapers climb higher and higher, getting prompt medical attention to people in need can be a struggle for first responders.

Obama Administration Requests $263 Million for Police Body Cameras

December 12, 2014

The White House has asked for $263 million in funding for police body cameras and training in the wake of the shooting death of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown.