July 2018 | Security Magazine

In the July issue, read about how information-sharing and security officer training are helping sports security leaders on game day and beyond. Plus, read about how hospitals are battling against employee abuse and workplace violence, personal branding for career advancement, key control technology & more.

Check back throughout the month for new content!

Training for Better Sports Security: See Something, Say Something, Do Something

Sports security leaps forward with proactive game day training and information-sharing.

Claire Meyer

July 1, 2018

“The country’s come quite a long way. Fans now expect security, and it made me feel good that I could take my wife and daughter to a baseball game, spend a couple hundred dollars, and feel safe about it,” says Adam Stockwell, Vice President of Security for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Darrell K Royal (DKR)-Texas Memorial Stadium

How the University of Texas at Austin Secures 100,000-Fan Football Games

July 11, 2018

“For us, a game day activity is no small matter,” says James (Jimmy) Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety at the University of Texas at Austin.

No kidding – Longhorn football games regularly sell out, hosting more than 100,000 fans in the Darrel K Royal (DKR)-Texas Memorial Stadium, not counting the small army of vendors, staff, security personnel and law enforcement that keep operations running smoothly.

Product Spotlight: Key & Asset Management

July 16, 2018

From pharmaceuticals to documents to electronic devices or forensic evidence, maintaining security for various assets can be paramount to compliance in some organizations.

Hiring, Training and Retention at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

July 13, 2018

When the Mercedez-Benz Stadium was being built, leadership at AMB Sports & Entertainment decided to aim high when it comes to the quality of experience for fans attending events and games there. One key factor to becoming an “elite” venue, says Joe Coomer, CSSP, Vice President, Security, AMB Sports & Entertainment, was the game day associates – including parking attendants, ushers, beer vendors, the popcorn guy and, of course, the security staff.

Unconventional Security: Managing Safety & Security for Conventions

July 9, 2018

The security industry’s calendar seems to revolve around a few key events: ISC West, ASIS International’s Global Security Exchange (GSX), ISC East… But have you ever considered how much effort goes into securing tradeshows and other large-scale events?

In-Car Video Proves Valuable in University Security Operations

How one mid-sized university department is successfully using valued-engineered, in-car video surveillance systems.

CPT. Dennis Schumaker Jeff Karpovich CPP, CHPA

July 6, 2018

Police have benefited from in-car video and surveillance for decades, but private security departments rarely utilize this asset. Here’s why: Since most security departments do not perform vehicle stops, in-car video systems are not believed to be of value. Also, cost is a deterrent.

Employee Abuse Tops List of Healthcare Security Concerns

Access control, cameras and culture change are among the remedies security directors have in mind.

Ed Finkel

July 3, 2018

Violence perpetrated against employees by patients, their families, and unauthorized visitors – including estranged members of employees’ own families – tops the list of concerns and threats for healthcare security directors.

How Intelligence Analysis Can Drive Corporate ROI

Daniil Davydoff

July 1, 2018

Go to any security conference and you’ll be quick to discover that getting “buy-in” and maintaining a “seat at the table” are still the predominant concerns among security leaders. After all, unlike other business units that bring in revenue directly, corporate security must show that it is not merely a cost center but a cost- (and sometimes a life-) saver.

ROI and Generation Z

Diane Ritchey

July 1, 2018

Mass notification systems (MNS), since becoming part of the Clery Act in 2010, are an integral part of how colleges and universities communicate with students and faculty. Security and police departments put in the time and effort to implement these notifications systems for important security situations.

Personal Branding and Your Career

July 1, 2018

Every security professional should plan their career objectives and develop a broad range of experience and competencies. This is a proven method for achieving your career goals. Development of a personal brand is equally important and should occur simultaneously. It will positively affect both your reputation and your marketability.

The Best Technology Ever Created

Phil Aronson

July 1, 2018

I love technology. My college degree is in math. I enjoy solving problems using technology. I love its disruptive nature. It can force us to rethink the way we do things. It changes us; how we think of ourselves, our families, our work and our society. It provides hope to the crippled, opportunities for the poor and disenfranchised, and healing for our environment. Its potential is a two-sided blade. It can harm us or help us. It can be used for good or evil.

Managing Supply Chain Risk

Steven Chabinsky

July 1, 2018

When NIST recently updated its Cybersecurity Framework, it added only one new core category: Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). Placed within the Framework’s “Identify” function, SCRM encompasses, but typically extends beyond, traditional vendor management approaches. That’s because the supply chain typically extends beyond suppliers to include other external parties, such as integrators and even third-party communications providers.

432,000 Shoplifters and Dishonest Employees Apprehended in 2017

July 1, 2018

Shoplifting continues to rise, according to the 30th Annual Retail Theft Survey from Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. 432,046 shoplifters and dishonest employees were apprehended in 2017, up 1.7 percent from 2016.

Global Security Exchange Doubles Down on Networking

July 1, 2018

From September 23-27, ASIS International is bringing its world-class networking events to Las Vegas for Global Security Exchange (GSX), formerly the Annual Seminar and Exhibits. ASIS is pulling out all the stops, offering invaluable opportunities to forge new connections and build existing relationships at the industry’s premier networking events.

The 2026 threat environment will be louder, faster, and more interconnected. The most pressing risks, from global political volatility to emerging tech disruptions, will challenge organizations to act amid ambiguity and protect credibility in an era of accelerating uncertainty.

Security Magazine

2018 July

Cover Story

Training for Better Sports Security: See Something, Say Something, Do Something

Featured Articles

How the University of Texas at Austin Secures 100,000-Fan Football Games

Product Spotlight: Key & Asset Management

Hiring, Training and Retention at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Unconventional Security: Managing Safety & Security for Conventions

In-Car Video Proves Valuable in University Security Operations

Employee Abuse Tops List of Healthcare Security Concerns

How Intelligence Analysis Can Drive Corporate ROI

Columns

ROI and Generation Z

Personal Branding and Your Career

The Best Technology Ever Created

Managing Supply Chain Risk

Departments

432,000 Shoplifters and Dishonest Employees Apprehended in 2017

Global Security Exchange Doubles Down on Networking

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