Items Tagged with 'violence'

A man was arrested after assaulting three security officers. 

Most AI chatbots are likely to assist a user in planning a violent attack. 

The comprehensive report examined 173 incidents of targeted violence and highlighted the observable commonalities among the attackers.

The Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas issued a National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin regarding the continued heightened threat environment across the U.S.

To help reduce tragedies due to misogynistic extremism, such as the Hot Yoga Tallahassee attack, organizations should establish proactive safety programs and a multidisciplinary threat assessment program. 

Parliaments, often subject to arson, gunfire, bombings, domestic terrorists, and mobs, are under attack. Recent events, such as the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, underscore the urgency to recalibrate security measures around legislatures worldwide.

New workplace violence prevention requirements from the Joint Commission, a healthcare safety-based non-profit organization, highlight how to address the two common types of workplace violence.

De-escalation is a key frontline security strategy in a range of situations, from hospitals to retail settings to office environments. Many sectors, such as travel and airlines, healthcare facilities, retail and more, have seen an increase in agitated behavior or violent incidents in recent years, some spawned from tensions rising regarding mask mandates and COVID-19 protocols. Here, we take a look at de-escalation strategies and training that security leaders can implement within their organizations to keep security, staff and visitors safe.