Crisis management leaders need to be able to communicate effectively and in real time in order to ensure the safety of their communities. When it comes to communication platforms, there are many aspects to consider when selecting the most secure tool for first responders.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system has implemented a crisis intervention program onboard their trains and inside stations, using a proactive approach to reduce the risk of safety incidents.
Security leaders looking to mitigate risk of black swan events in their critical infrastructure organizations can follow some steps to emergency-proof their organization, including looking outside their firm for perspective.
New workplace violence prevention requirements from the Joint Commission, a healthcare safety-based non-profit organization, highlight how to address the two common types of workplace violence.
Organizations looking to reduce their risk of being impacted by a severe weather incident may consider conducting a tabletop drill, an emergency management tool designed to increase business resilience.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will be hosting the final Chemical Security Seminar of 2021 on December 15, featuring panel discussions on supply chain disruptions, emergency management collaboration, and a workshop to assist chemical industry members in designing their own chemical security exercises.
As threats to K-12 school environments shift, security leaders need to update the fire drill-based emergency plan to one that accounts for other dangers.
Detroit Alerts 365 will send emergency alerts to residents based on their location, including notifications about missing persons, severe weather and other emergencies.
Organizations need to maintain balance in their security approach. The most secure organizations have support from senior leadership and follow these seven steps to protect their assets and collaborate as a team.