Physical Security

International Mass Shooting Fatalities Continue to Climb

From the five-year period of 2008-2012, there were 373 total spree shooting fatalities.

April 1, 2014

Between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2013, there were 413 fatalities from mass shootings in the 34 member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Top 5 Recommendations for International Active Shooter Risk Mitigation

Active shooter incidents continue to occur around the world as the most disturbing type of a workplace violence incident.

April 1, 2014

Workplace violence incidents are not isolated to any one country, so global enterprises should maintain plans for active shooter or workplace violence events for each country of operations. Learn where to start with these top five universal recommendations.

Using Architectural Elements for Stronger Security

When thinking of security, people tend to think of cameras, security officers and metal detectors.

Patrick Gilbert

April 1, 2014

A strong security infrastructure doesn’t always start with the technology, it starts with the blueprints – by working with architects and designers, security teams can build the best security plans before the bricks are even laid.

How the Boston Marathon Bombing Changed the Game of Sports Security

One year ago, two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line, shocking the nation and driving international sporting event security changes

Sarah Ludwig

April 1, 2014

Now, new security protocols and a full year of planning and training guard the athletes, spectators and race course for the 2014 Boston Marathon. What did industry leaders take away from the incident?

Boston Prepares for 2014 Marathon with New Security Rules

Michael J. Soper

March 25, 2014

After more than 10 months of careful planning for the 118th running of the Boston Marathon, Boston's hotels are gearing up for record occupancy and larger-than-ever crowds of spectators both in the city and along the 26.2 mile route. This year’s Boston Marathon will be held on April 21st.

Wife of NJ Mall Carjacking Victim Files Lawsuit

March 25, 2014

Jamie Schare Friedland, the wife of carjacking victim Dustin Friedland, has filed a lawsuit against the owners of The Mall at Short Hills, claiming they put profits ahead of security at the mall.

Indiana Gaining Traction Against Highway Copper Thefts

March 24, 2014

Copper wire thefts from highway street lights have decreased over the past few months following a December plea for help, an Indiana Department of Transportation official said Thursday. Crews are crediting counter-theft measures put in place with the Indiana State Police.

Teen Sneaks Past Sleeping WTC Security Officer

March 20, 2014

A New Jersey teen got past the wall of security at 1 World Trade Center and a sleeping security officer and made it up to the spire.

Montgomery, AL Considers Regulating Security Officers

March 5, 2014

Montgomery, AL is moving forward on plans to regulate private security officers.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Amazon Workers' Security Check Case

March 3, 2014

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could determine whether companies such as Amazon.com Inc. must pay workers for the time they spend waiting to clear security checks at the end of their work shifts.