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Mixed-use development installs video management system, access control and two-way communications for security and safety

West Edge development project installs VMS

May 18, 2021

The W.E.O’Neil Construction Company installed a Security Management System for its high-end mixed-use West Edge development project in West Los Angeles.

Five recent political violence lessons from the global insurance industry

Tom Johansmeyer

May 18, 2021

The social and economic impacts of political violence don’t often match. Terror attacks can accomplish their main objective of striking fear into a local population while not significantly interfering with commerce, and broad waves of unrest have the potential for supply chain disruption, local business closures lasting for days, and repair and remediation that can become quite costly. There’s a third category that doesn’t get enough attention in policy and academic circles: insurance industry losses.

Communication devices for security officers

Stewart McClintic

May 18, 2021

The two most common methods of security guard communications in use today are cell phones and two-way radios. Security managers can have difficulty in deciding which system is best used on a particular job site. Should they use two-way radios, cell phones or both?

Massachusetts' Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program gives out $950K in security grants

May 17, 2021

Massachusetts' Commonwealth Nonprofit Security Grant Program has awarded $950,000 in security grants this year to 53 faith-based organizations and houses of worship to strengthen on-premise safety and security.

5 minutes with Todd Miller - How to build community trust for better public safety

Maria Henriquez

May 17, 2021

A recent survey conducted by Rave showed that only 22% of respondents completely trust the information they receive from local officials. Many factors – such as the spread of disinformation, social unrest and the ongoing pandemic – likely contribute to this low level of trust. However, it still poses a big problem to local leaders who are trying to keep residents safe – especially during the ongoing pandemic. We connected with Todd Miller, SVP of Strategic Programs at Rave Mobile Safety, to talk about how local governments and organizations can go about re-building trust in their communities by communicating effectively with residents.

Product spotlight on sports, stadiums and venue security

As COVID-19 remains a threat, security leaders at sporting events and entertainment venues need to pivot and change course as needed — relying on security technology, procedures and policies to support the health and safety of players, fans, visitors and staff. Here is a sampling of security technologies offered.

Maria Henriquez

May 17, 2021

As COVID-19 remains a threat, security leaders at sporting events and entertainment venues need to pivot and change course as needed — relying on security technology, procedures and policies to support the health and safety of players, fans, visitors and staff. Here is a sampling of security technologies offered.

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U.S. airlines pause flights to Israel amid rising tensions

May 14, 2021

As security concerns continue to mount amid rising tensions in Israel, several U.S. airlines have paused flights to the country for now.

Paul Timm, physical security professional and school security expert, releases second edition of School Security

May 14, 2021

It seems that every day there’s a new story about a security lapse, emergency lockdown, or violent act taking place at a school somewhere in the United States. Today it’s simply inexcusable not to have adequate security measures in place—regardless of how safe you think your community may be. In School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program, Second Edition, Paul Timm, board-certified Physical Security Professional, nationally acclaimed expert in school security, and recipient of Security magazine's 2020 Most Influential People in Security, explains how to make your institution a safer place to learn with easy-to-follow steps.

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Minister of Transport introduces new security & safety funding programs to support Canada's airports

May 13, 2021

The Minister of Transport in Canada has launched two new contribution funding programs to help Canada's airports recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The state of loss prevention and asset protection

Let’s take a look at pain points, best practices and COVID-19’s impact on loss prevention.

Sarah Ludwig Rausch

May 13, 2021

Just like about everything else in the world, the loss prevention/asset protection space has been hugely affected by the pandemic and the “traditional” threat landscape for security professionals in this area has evolved over the past year and half. Let’s take a look at pain points, best practices and COVID-19’s impact on loss prevention.