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Department of Labor proposes workplace inspection policy revisions

August 29, 2023

The Department of Labor announced a proposal to revise regulations around workplace inspections and who an employee can select as a representative.

The new normal has created more lone workers than ever – They need to be protected

Brent Duncan

August 25, 2020

As the pandemic continues to interrupt business as usual, companies are exploring new ways to cope with both the mandated and voluntary restrictions to their operations. One way in which business models have adapted to keep costs under control is by utilizing more lone workers for opening, closing, third shifts, curbside deliveries and other customer interactions outside of the premises. While this has helped many organizations trim costs, it has also exposed lone workers to greater risks.

William Foos Named Director of Security and Safety Services at Gannett Fleming

April 17, 2020

Furthering a vision to elevate security and safety services as a critical component of operational reliability, Gannett Fleming recently named William Foos, CPP, PSP, to the position of director of Security & Safety Services.

Pa. State Senator Announces $2 Million in School Safety and Security Grants

March 27, 2020

Pennsylvania State Sen. John Blake announced $2.08 million in School Safety and Security grants for 15 school districts.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $248.5 Million in Grants to Support Railroad Infrastructure

March 20, 2020

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the recipients of $248.5 million in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program, for a wide variety of state and local railroad infrastructure projects.

A Public Private Partnership: the DSS and Enterprise Security

How does the the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service interface with public safety responders, and what can enterprise security learn from their successes?

Maria Henriquez

March 18, 2020

Meet the United States Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) – a federal agency that can serve as an exemplar model on how to interface with public safety responders, domestically or abroad.

NY Mayor de Blasio Launches New Crime Prevention Efforts to Combat Hate, Anti-Semitism

January 2, 2020

NY Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the creation of new multi-ethnic interfaith Neighborhood Safety Coalitions, increased NYPD presence, and new Department of Education lesson plans and curriculum as part of the City’s commitment to the prevention of hate crimes and anti-Semitic attacks.

Rhode Island Unveils School Safety Plans

February 12, 2014

RI Governor Chafee has released a school safety plan.

More Access Controls to Bridge

New Safety, Security Rules for Cruise Ship Industry

Follows Costa Concordia Tragedy

April 26, 2012

Cruise ship industry institutes new security and safety rules, including more physical access controls, after accident in which captain is still under house arrest.

As California Goes, So Goes the Nation?

November 22, 2011

California now requires that hospitals conform to minimal security standards by laying out required guidelines. This law is confined to the state of California, but it has national implications. Some hospital security executives believe that it is just a matter of time before these standards begin to appear in Environment of Care Standards required by the Joint Commission.

ON DEMAND: Business-impacting events such as severe weather, man-made disasters, and supply chain disruption are increasing in frequency and making impacts around the globe.

In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations face an ever-growing array of disruptive events, security threats and risks. Traditional reactive approaches to security intelligence often leave businesses vulnerable and ill-prepared to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats that could impact the safety of their people, facilities or operations.