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Ed Finkel

Ed Finkel is a writer, editor and Web content manager with nearly three decades of professional experience. His areas of concentration include education, health/medical, legal, retail/food business and public policy.
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The 2022 Annual Guarding Report: The quest to stay staffed

Security executives and guarding providers talk about the state of security guarding, including hiring, retention and implementing new technology.
Ed Finkel
December 1, 2022

Security executives and guarding providers discuss the state of security guarding, including hiring, retention and new technology, such as robots & artificial intelligence.


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Challenges for the guarding industry

The continued pandemic, labor shortages, a shift in the hybrid and remote workforce, and other factors have led to an increased threat landscape, hiring challenges and changing roles of security officers.
Ed Finkel
December 1, 2021

The continued pandemic, labor shortages, a shift in the hybrid and remote workforce, and other factors have led to an increased threat landscape, hiring challenges and changing roles for security officers. Security leaders across many sectors share industry knowledge on how to adapt to these shifts, including interdepartmental communication, continued training efforts and more.



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COVID-19, shutdowns and unrest cascade across the guarding world

Take a look at the ebbs and flows security officers and guarding companies have weathered in 2020.
Ed Finkel
December 1, 2020

Typically, guarding companies are focused on threats like active shooter, potential terrorism and natural disasters. Though those concerns remained in 2020, security officers and guarding companies have weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic shutdown, social and civil unrest, and an election. How did these concerns impact the guarding world?


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Contracted vs. In-House Guarding: No Universal Right Answer

Your security officers: should you in-house or outsource?
Ed Finkel
December 2, 2019

Corporations, universities and other institutions have faced the question of whether to outsource or not to outsource for decades when it comes to physical security and more recently on the cybersecurity side. What is the correct answer to this question?


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Artificial Intelligence Bolsters Physical Security

Machine learning enhances cameras, access control; but robots will not take over anytime soon
Ed Finkel
October 29, 2019

In the wake of the May 2018 mass shooting that resulted in 10 deaths at Santa Fe (Texas) High School, the Santa Fe Independent School District looked at all possible options to improve school safety within reasonable financial constraints.


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Video Monitoring in the Sights of Guard Companies and Their Clients

How can remote guarding and video surveillance help security directors to go to sleep with complete peace of mind?
Ed Finkel
October 9, 2019
Security officer services companies and the clients who employ them are trying their best to keep on top of quickly evolving video monitoring technology.
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Stepping Up Security for Transit Riders

Transit agencies turn to upgrades in equipment, technology and policies to keep riders safe.
Ed Finkel
July 10, 2019

Rapid transit agencies across the U.S. are installing information management systems, video analytics and more to deter and combat crime and terror attacks that can impact millions of riders each day. 


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Ensuring Physical Security of Lone Workers

Enterprises upgrade technology, equipment, training and policies to protect those on their own.
Ed Finkel
May 8, 2019

How can we ensure lone workers go home to their families by using event management platforms and training sessions?


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When Physical Intrusions Lead to Digital Breaches

Ed Finkel
April 4, 2019

Healthcare institutions lock down access through proper ID management and employee training.


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2018 Guarding Report: Changing Times for the Guarding Industry

How enterprises are working to boost pay and training for security officers, in addition to considering options like K-9s and robots.
Ed Finkel
December 1, 2018

Traditional guarding is getting shaken up by new skills, services and technology. How are guarding firms and security officers shifting their priorities and offerings to keep pace and continue to add value to enterprises and security departments? It’s time to go beyond basic patrol, observe and report functions.


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