Image courtesy of: alice-photo (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Explore the latest physical security solutions, including access control, perimeter protection, and surveillance technologies to safeguard people and assets. https://www.securitymagazine.com/rss/2228-physical-security en-us Workplace safety continues to be a concern in the healthcare industry. Workplace safety continues to be a concern in the healthcare industry. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102415 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102415-nearly-85-of-nurses-experienced-workplace-violence-in-the-last-year A fight broke out at a country club, resulting in the injury of a security guard. A fight broke out at a country club, resulting in the injury of a security guard.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102410 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102410-security-guard-assaulted-at-firework-show 43-year-old Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was retrieved from a collapsed mall following an earthquake. 43-year-old Hernán Alberto Gil Flores was retrieved from a collapsed mall following an earthquake. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102409 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:15:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102409-security-guard-found-alive-after-8-days-beneath-earthquake-rubble Long before anyone confirmed where and when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding would be, thousands of fans believed they already knew. This is open-source intelligence (OSINT) in its most ordinary form. Long before anyone confirmed where and when Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding would be, thousands of fans believed they already knew. This is open-source intelligence (OSINT) in its most ordinary form.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102407 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102407-when-private-events-become-public-infrastructure-what-celebrity-osint-teaches-security-leaders Even the strongest prevention programs cannot eliminate every risk. Even the strongest prevention programs cannot eliminate every risk.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102395 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102395-why-response-time-is-becoming-the-missing-metric-in-workplace-safety-and-security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Here, Security magazine discusses these changes with Guy Grace, ASSA ABLOY’s K-12 National Security Program Manager. Here, Security magazine discusses these changes with Guy Grace, ASSA ABLOY’s K-12 National Security Program Manager. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102387 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102387-how-school-security-looks-during-summer-months A recent report by CENTEGIX analyzed school safety trends, specifically surrounding wearable panic buttons. A recent report by CENTEGIX analyzed school safety trends, specifically surrounding wearable panic buttons. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102385 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102385-88-of-school-panic-button-alerts-were-for-student-behavior The good news is that burnout can be manageable if you’re willing to treat it as an operational priority and not just an afterthought. The good news is that burnout can be manageable if you’re willing to treat it as an operational priority and not just an afterthought. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102384 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102384-what-i-learned-about-burnout-the-hard-way-and-how-to-actually-fix-it algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of Public Safety was named the Voices for Children Advocacy Center’s 2026 Service Organization of the Year. The University of Michigan-Flint’s Department of Public Safety was named the Voices for Children Advocacy Center’s 2026 Service Organization of the Year.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14/post/102362 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:35:27 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/blogs/14-security-blog/post/102362-um-flint-department-of-public-safety-honored-for-fostering-community-trust Illinois' Thornton Township High School District 205 announces a deployment of ZeroEyes AI gun detection solution. Illinois' Thornton Township High School District 205 announces a deployment of ZeroEyes AI gun detection solution. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102372 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102372-thornton-township-high-school-district-implements-zeroeyes While securing bridges and tunnels involves protecting physical assets, it’s also about ensuring the continuity of daily life. While securing bridges and tunnels involves protecting physical assets, it’s also about ensuring the continuity of daily life.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102359 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102359-critical-crossings-securing-bridges-and-tunnels The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a unique level of complexity because of its geographic scale, international audience, and operational intensity. The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a unique level of complexity because of its geographic scale, international audience, and operational intensity.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102360 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102360-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-will-test-security-operations-like-never-before A look into the calling that drives security leaders. A look into the calling that drives security leaders.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102358 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102358-are-you-a-missionary-or-a-mercenary Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Chris Hacker has been named Head of Corporate Security, succeeding Jane Rhodes, who has announced her retirement. Charter Communications, Inc. announced that Chris Hacker has been named Head of Corporate Security, succeeding Jane Rhodes, who has announced her retirement.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102352-charter-names-chris-hacker-head-of-corporate-security algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The NYC sewer case reveals critical infrastructure blind spots. The NYC sewer case reveals critical infrastructure blind spots. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102350 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102350-why-are-people-entering-nycs-sewers-at-night A man was arrested after assaulting three security officers. A man was arrested after assaulting three security officers. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102348 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102348-3-hospital-security-guards-assaulted algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) The security teams for hotels and other lodging accommodations often have less bandwidth during heightened traveling periods. Effective visitor management systems can support them. The security teams for hotels and other lodging accommodations often have less bandwidth during heightened traveling periods. Effective visitor management systems can support them.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102344 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102344-how-hotels-can-stay-on-top-of-security-during-travel-season Political tensions involving Iran are multi-pronged and create a uniquely sensitive environment surrounding fan activity and demonstrations. Political tensions involving Iran are multi-pronged and create a uniquely sensitive environment surrounding fan activity and demonstrations. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102342 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102342-how-the-current-iran-us-conflict-may-impact-world-cup-security The concept of placing mini data centers and distributed AI computer nodes inside residential homes may appear innovative from an energy efficiency perspective, but it introduces significant security concerns. The concept of placing mini data centers and distributed AI computer nodes inside residential homes may appear innovative from an energy efficiency perspective, but it introduces significant security concerns. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102334 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102334-residential-ai-data-centers-security-privacy-and-governance-concerns algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) This year’s forecast is causing concern for two primary reasons. This year’s forecast is causing concern for two primary reasons.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102336 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102336-strong-el-nino-may-be-imminent-what-security-leaders-need-to-know algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) Mapping the United Kingdom’s surveillance, including cameras, facial recognition technology and automatic number plate recognition. Mapping the United Kingdom’s surveillance, including cameras, facial recognition technology and automatic number plate recognition. 

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102331 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102331-breaking-down-uk-surveillance-levels-who-is-most-watched Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada. Allied Universal announced the acquisition of Investigative Risk Management (IRM), a provider of workplace investigations, insurance claims investigations, and risk management services based in Ontario, Canada.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102324-allied-universal-acquires-canadian-investigative-firm-irm During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?” During periods of economic pressure, leadership teams inevitably begin asking the same question: “Where can we cut security spend without increasing risk?”

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102305-security-isnt-a-commodity-neither-is-off-duty-law-enforcement Security magazine highlights a few risk monitoring solutions for 2026. Security magazine highlights a few risk monitoring solutions for 2026.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102271 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102271-product-spotlight-on-risk-assessment-monitoring If your people are running, hiding, or fighting, the prevention window has already closed. If your people are running, hiding, or fighting, the prevention window has already closed.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102302 Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102302-why-most-workplace-violence-prevention-starts-too-late For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace. For mental health awareness month, Brian LeBlanc highlights why security is pivotal to preventing a crisis in the workplace.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102267-why-security-leaders-need-to-move-beyond-the-mental-illness-narrative Organizations of all sizes are looking for innovative ways, including canine teams, to advance their security programs. Organizations of all sizes are looking for innovative ways, including canine teams, to advance their security programs.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102256-partners-in-protection-how-to-utilize-a-canine-security-force Greg.Schreiber@boonedam.com (Greg Schreiber) Through perimeter protection, layered safety measures and systemic security, security leaders can protect an essential element of the supply chain: warehouses. Through perimeter protection, layered safety measures and systemic security, security leaders can protect an essential element of the supply chain: warehouses.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102252 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102252-inside-the-modern-warehouse-securing-the-worlds-new-front-door Axis Communications recently announced the opening of its 20th Axis Experience Center (AEC) in the Americas, located in Detroit, Michigan. Axis Communications recently announced the opening of its 20th Axis Experience Center (AEC) in the Americas, located in Detroit, Michigan.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102323 Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102323-axis-communications-opens-20th-experience-center-in-the-americas Alan Saquella, CPP, shares 12 tips for building a strong security budget. Alan Saquella, CPP, shares 12 tips for building a strong security budget.

]]> http://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102247 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/102247-12-tips-for-building-an-effective-security-budget