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Alan Saquella

Alan Saquella

Alan Saquella, CPP, is an influential security and investigations expert with more than 30 years of security and investigations experience in corporate and public organizations at the executive level. He served for many years as the Security Operations and Investigations Director at Cox Communications before assuming his current role as a faculty team member at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — College of Business, Security and Intelligence. Saquella is also the Director, Investigations and Research at Verensics and a Member of the Identity Theft Advisory Board. Image courtesy of Saquella

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Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
April 2, 2026

Training programs provide essential baseline knowledge, but training alone does not make someone proficient. 


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Enterprise Services

Shoplifting in the US: Problems, Progress, and the Path Forward

What was once a retail headache has become a systemic security threat
Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
November 5, 2025

As shoplifters grow bolder, security leaders need to be more creative to protect their property and employees.


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Political Violence in America: Turning Point or Flashpoint?

Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
September 18, 2025

Are we approaching a turning point in political violence? For security professionals, the challenge is not to get swept away in media-driven panic but to cut through the rhetoric and focus on the facts.


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Education & Training

Preventing Workplace Violence: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Organizations

A poorly handled dismissal can turn a disengaged or struggling employee into an immediate threat.
Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
September 8, 2025

Alan Saquella, CPP, outlines how to build an effective workplace violence strategy.


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How Air Travel Became Safer Through Cashless Service

Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
August 27, 2025

In an age where convenience, efficiency, and security reign supreme, air travel has adapted accordingly.


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Safeguarding Intellectual Property: A Strategic Imperative for Organizations

Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
July 24, 2025

IP represents the most valuable asset many organizations possess. When compromised, the damage can be severe. 


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Education & Training

Conducting Background Checks in the Corporate Security Environment

Security professionals must now operate within a tightening legal framework that limits both the scope and utility of background information.
Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
June 6, 2025

As data privacy grows stronger, it becomes harder for security leaders to perform thorough background checks.


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Integrated Solutions

Manage external and internal threats to commercial spaces

Security risks to commercial buildings come in many forms, including external and internal threats
Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
March 10, 2025

An extensive security strategy for commercial buildings must balance defenses against external vulnerabilities with targeted measures to neutralize internal risks.


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Chief Executive Officers, accountability and hidden violations

Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
February 17, 2025

By embracing clear governance structures and proactive oversight, boards can ensure that CEOs are held accountable. 


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A critical challenge: Understanding and addressing insider threats

Alan Saquella
Alan Saquella
January 27, 2025

In today’s hyper-connected world, insider threats have become one of the most pressing challenges for organizations. 


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