In our experience, organizations big and small tend to avoid what they are afraid of… until it’s too late. This is usually the case with security plans, technology, and assessments. This avoidance comes from a feeling that these processes point out weaknesses that will make the organization look unprepared or incapable as they are executed within the organization. In reality, this couldn’t be further from the truth!
Read MoreCritical infrastructure risk mitigation’s success lies in sound security and operational principles.
Read MoreJames C. Townzen, PSP, CPP interviewed by asmag.com on the biggest problem plaguing government projects when it comes to physical security technologies.
Read MorePresident & CEO of Security Risk Management Consultants, Lynda L. Buel, CPP, CFE, CSC, CPTED Practitioner was recognized as the 2021 Karen Marquez Award winner.
Read MoreBe On Guard: Prevent theft by securing equipment and establishing crew accountability.
Read MoreSocial distancing and crowd management are two concepts not ordinarily discussed together. Like avoiding religion and politics as topics of conversation, they are on opposite ends of a spectrum between isolation and mass gathering. Still, current times and the pandemic have created some unusual companionships. Let me explain.
Read MoreIn this interview, Paul Denton speaks with Peter Dalton from the UK Police Service. Here we gain a better understanding of how the UK is handling the coronavirus pandemic and in particular how public services (primarily police) are affected.
Read MoreI thought it would be interesting to reflect on the 10-80-10 concept and observations of human behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. This rule or principle may be familiar to those who have taken the NCS4-FEMA MGT 412 course on sport and special events evacuation. However, some background may be helpful.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has raised many concerns for retailers, especially those that have had to reduce hours, lay off workers, or close amid the stay at home orders issued by various governors around the country. SRMC, have identified security concerns that retailers may face as well as solutions to the identified concerns to help retailers determine their best course of action in protecting their businesses. Here are the top five security vulnerabilities for retailers during this time:
Read MoreWith security threats looming over our children and schools it can often feel difficult for the administration and management of these facilities to find the right solutions to keep their students and staff safe. We have seen many organizations offer up and implement one solution to the security risks of their schools. While we wish that school security was as simple as hiring more security officers the truth is it is not and just one solution will not be enough to combat safety risks faced by schools in this day and age.
Read MoreThe worldwide spread of the coronavirus has been a top news story in recent weeks. While this is indeed on the mind of health officials and the public the issue may not have reached the desk of the security director or emergency manager. With only 15 confirmed cases in the US as of February 14th, the most likely responses would be “This is so rare to be of concern to us” or “How and why would this affect my company/business/facility?”
Read MoreLynda L. Buel, CPP, CFE, CSC, CPTED Practitioner, CEO of Security Risk Management Consultants (SRMC), recently completed an investment to acquire all outstanding shares of the company founded in 1989.
Read MorePaul Denton was interviewed for an article in the fall issue of Gameday Security on delivering courses around the globe.
Read MoreWe received a question from one of our readers relative to measuring the success of a security program. Our reader is interested in what other security professionals are doing relative to staff performance, training, and system performance.
Read MoreWhat these common factors tell us is that there is more to preventing school shootings than just having a good response plan. Using the well-known emergency management cycle of Prevention – Mitigation – Preparedness – Response – Recovery is a good approach.
Read MoreGetting hospital staff to understand and perform their role in keeping the healthcare community safe, is critical to a healthcare security department successfully achieving the overall mission of maintaining a safe and secure environment. There is no one program, service or recipe to achieve this. A multifaceted approach must be taken.
Read MoreIf your organization is using legacy 125khz proximity card technologies to manage access control into your facilities, you may be at risk to the vulnerability of having these cards cloned. Cloning proximity cards is as easy as having a physical key cut at the lock shop.
Read MoreWe’re proud to share that Paul Denton and John Kleburg contributed their expertise in the fall release of The Journal of Art Crime.
The Impact of Human Error: How it Places Under Scrutiny the International Art Market and Disrupts the Natural Pace of Academic Scholarship: An Exercise in Provenance Research.
Read MoreReally interesting podcast on the challenges of recruiting minorities in law enforcement. Kudos to our very own Paul Denton for influencing a young man to take a career in law enforcement!
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