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Decoding Security Entrances: Getting Familiar with Local Codes

Understanding safety issues helps end-users choose security solutions wisely

April 14, 2020

Both turnstiles and doors are being integrated with advanced electronic access control, video surveillance and other intrusion sensors to provide enhanced security and cost-effective operational management options that help save on manned guard resources and offer real-time analytics. However, revolving doors and turnstiles are subject to special code requirements that are different than codes for swinging or sliding doors to ensure the safety of building occupants if emergency evacuation is necessary.

Managing Domestic Violence in a Work at Home World

The Struggle Can Be Real

Amanda Vutsinas, MPA, CPP

April 10, 2020

Every year, according to a Justice Department study, approximately 18,700 violent workplace events are committed by an intimate of the victim: a current or former spouse, lover, partner, or boyfriend/girlfriend.

Congressman Huizenga Introduces HEROES Act in Support of First Responders and Medical Professionals

April 6, 2020

Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga introduced the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act of 2020 that will provide a four month federal income tax holiday for medical professionals and first responders, in counties with at least one positive COVID-19 patient.

Free Security Resources and Services for COVID-19

Maria Henriquez

April 3, 2020

Here is a list of free resources, guides, frameworks, services and products to help enterprise security to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. If your organization is offering resources and products at no cost, please email henriquezm@bnpmedia.com to be included.

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted to be 'Above Normal Activity'

April 3, 2020

Four hurricanes will become major storms of Category 3 to 5, with sustained winds of at least 111 mph, according to projections for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30.

60 percent of US Hospitals Not Prepared for Coronavirus Influx of Patients

March 30, 2020

More than 60 percent of American hospitals report they are not prepared to handle an influx of COVID-19 patients, says a Premier survey.

Health, Wellness and Physical Fitness and Your Security Officers

Are Your Security Officers Fit for Duty?

Andy Tufano

March 25, 2020

It may well be that the primary reason that security officers have historically struggled to achieve high levels of organizational and vocational relevance and performance is based solely on their generalized lack of health, wellness and physical fitness.

U.S. Public Sees Multiple Threats From the Coronavirus

March 23, 2020

As coronavirus cases increase across the United States and federal and state governments scramble to address the crisis, 70% of Americans say the COVID-19 outbreak poses a major threat to the nation’s economy and 47% say it is a major threat to the overall health of the U.S. population.