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Unhappy New Year?

HR Professionals Worry Most About Active Shooters; Marijuana Policies in 2019

January 1, 2019

Happy New Year! We have turned the calendar to 2019, but the New Year doesn’t take away security risks, and according to one survey, workplace violence, marijuana use and cybersecurity will be at the top of the list.

DOE Releases Report on School Safety and Security

December 18, 2018

The Federal Commission on School Safety (Commission) has released a 177-page report detailing 93 best practices and policy recommendations for improving safety at schools across the country.

FBI Data Says Active Shooter Incidents are Rising

December 17, 2018

The number of active-shooter scenarios are rocketing skyward, according to an FBI report, jumping from 40 during 2014-15 to 50 during 2016-17.

HR Professionals Struggle to Address Workplace Violence Incidents, Marijuana Policies

December 10, 2018

A survey found that 45 percent of HR professionals view preparing for and responding to an active shooter or workplace violence incident – including threats of violence, such as stalking or domestic abuse – as very or extremely challenging.

Facing Litigation, Organizations Buy into Active Shooter Insurance

December 3, 2018

As the number of active shooter events increases dramatically, more and more lawsuits are being brought against employers in their wake.

A 5-Step Plan for House of Worship Security

November 5, 2018

While places of worship have certainly been sites of active assailant incidents, they pose a unique conundrum to security advocates and congregations – how do you secure your place of worship while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for congregants, visitors and those in need?

New Mexico Rolls Out $46 Million in School Security Funding

October 19, 2018

New Mexico is awarding money to 222 school campuses for security upgrades, including new doors and locks, fencing and surveillance cameras.

Why You’re Hearing “No:” Insurance Considerations for Security Firms Serving Schools

Tory Brownyard

October 16, 2018

As we reflect on the first anniversary of the Mandalay Bay shooting, it is sobering to consider the real risks facing any large group of people. A gathering of hundreds or thousands of people is vulnerable to attacks of violence and, unfortunately, over the past several years, we have seen that schools are also such targets.

Will We See You at the Security 500 Conference?

Kick off OSAC Week 2018 with a day of high-level education & networking

October 2, 2018

This year's Security 500 Conference, held November 12 in Arlington, VA, kicking off OSAC Week at the State Department, will feature a keynote address from Michael McGarrity, Assistant Director for the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI.

The Better Mouse Trap: Continuous Learning Through Incident Analysis

October 1, 2018

To effectively secure organizations and facilities, policies, plans and procedures have to be fluid to address the ever-changing trends of crime, terrorism and active shooter incidents.