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Security Executives on the Move

Security executives on the move! Which industry leaders have recently begun new roles?

March 4, 2020

Which security executives have recently changed positions? Have you begun a new role? Email us at ritcheyd@bnpmedia.com

Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Introduced in Georgia

March 3, 2020

Legislation has been introduced in Georgia to combat human trafficking by imposing a lifetime commercial driver's license ban on anyone convicted of trafficking an individual for labor servitude or sexual servitude.

The Global Coronavirus and Your Response

Complacency with the Coronavirus kills, says this industry expert

Diane Ritchey

March 3, 2020

What has been your response to the global Coronavirus?

Gary Vowell Named Georgia's Interim Public Safety Commissioner

March 3, 2020

Former Tift County, Ga. Sheriff Gary Vowell will serve as the interim commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

Security Prepare to Combat Coronavirus

No one knows if Coronavirus could turn into a pandemic but, at this moment in time, this must be seriously considered.

Juan Kirsten

March 2, 2020

A few months ago, ISIO suggested in articles that security managers must ensure that there is a contingency in the budget to obtain equipment or skills training in case of an unknown threat that could arrive out of the blue. Any responsible managing or finance director must consider allocating funding and preparing for this emerging threat because it has life impacting or life and death possibilities.

Setting the Gold Standard in School Security

Mike Matranga at Texas City ISD is on a mission to become the safest school system in the nation, by arming guards, using facial recognition, bullet-resistant glass, tracking students with chip technology and employing mental health experts.

Diane Ritchey

March 1, 2020

What security tools and risk mitigation strategies does Mike Matranga use to secure Texas City ISD schools?

NIST: Can Mobile Networks Connect First Responders in Remote Areas?

February 28, 2020

Researchers with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is mounting miniature mobile communications networks on pickup trucks and unmanned aerial systems to measure signal strength and coverage in mountain areas lacking wireless infrastructure.

Texas Increases Security Features, Unveils New Design for Driver License/ID and License to Carry Cards

February 28, 2020

Starting this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began issuing the newly designed Texas driver licenses (DL), identification (ID) cards and license to carry (LTC) cards to all Texans.

How Mass Notification Tools Can Help Improve Workplace Safety

Pat Scheckel

February 28, 2020

While many workplaces have certain safety measures in place, many lack a cohesive system for alerting and managing situations.

How CSOs Can Strategically Keep Security on the Map

Part 1

Bob Pocica

February 25, 2020

Chief Security Officers (CSOs) are charged with protecting an organization’s assets and people. Like all corporate functions, the design of this department will vary greatly depending upon the organization. However, the process by which a program is designed, measured and evaluated has some consistent principles across different industries. This series explores how to make your physical security program more strategic, and how to secure funding for this objective.