Trying to Survive An Active Shooter

The church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas is the latest instance of an “active shooter” taking innocent lives. Our condolences to all in that small town. The number of active shooter instances is increasing—from 1 incident in 2000 to 20 in 2015. While the numbers have risen, your chances of being “in the wrong place […]

Another Tragedy Shakes The Country

Once again, the country faces an unimaginable tragedy. The vehicle attack in New York City took eight innocent lives and injured more than a dozen others. And again, our heat-felt condolences go out to the victims and their families. Cars and trucks seem to becoming the weapon of choice for terrorists and others intent on […]

Protect Your Business When a Natural Disaster Strikes

We’ve all seen the devastation on TV–structures damaged or destroyed because of floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and fires. We’ve also seen the dark side of human nature—looters who take advantage of an unoccupied business to grab what they can while the owners are away. While law enforcement can patrol damaged areas, the disaster aftermath typically stretches […]

Stand Up to Sexual Predators—7 Warning Signs

With the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal in the spotlight, now is a good time to take a look at the personality traits and behaviors of a sexual predator. Statistics show that two-thirds of assaults are perpetrated by someone whom the victim knows. Perpetrators often try to win the trust of their victims over time before […]

Hotel Security Guard at Mandalay Bay—a Hero

One of the many heroes that have emerged from last week’s tragic shooting rampage in Las Vegas is the security guard who was first to take on the shooter at Mandalay Bay. Hotel security guard Jesus Campos was investigating a door alarm when the shooter fired over 200 rounds through his hotel room door at […]

Another Mass Shooting; More Lives Senselessly Lost

Once again, it’s time for our country to grieve over the victims of yet another senseless mass shooting. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. Words cannot express our sadness.

A Senior Safety Primer

Seniors can be the most vulnerable segment of the population when it comes to property theft. According to the Bureau of Justice, senior households (age 65 and up) have a burglary rate of 12 per 1,000 households (while no one is home) and 5 per 1,000 households (while the residence is occupied). Here are some […]

Stopping Warehouse Theft

Because of the burgeoning e-commerce industry, warehouses are growing in size, receiving and shipping more and more products. Warehouses can be easy, soft targets for theft if preventative measures aren’t put in place. Inside Jobs. Alarm systems can be installed to keep thieves from entering a warehouse, but much of warehouse theft is the result […]

Emergency Room Security—Keeping Staff & Patients Safe

A hospital emergency room can be a dangerous place. Along with the common injuries and illnesses that walk through the door, emergency rooms give care to gang members and unstable individuals including those who are often high on drugs. A calm environment can quickly spiral into chaos. According to a survey by the Emergency Nurses […]

Parking Lot Security: How To Keep Your Customers Safe

When we park our car in a parking lot or parking garage, we assume the location is safe and secure, but that’s not always the case. According to Bureau of Justice Statistics, more than 11 percent of property crimes occur in parking lots or garages and over 7 percent of violent crimes occur there. Crimes […]