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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it has never been more critical to ensure mailroom security. In 2019, Dangerous Mail Investigations inspectors addressed over 3,000 mail incidents involving suspicious items, substances, powders, or liquids. Furthermore, they responded to 10 high-profile cases linked to hazardous mail, targeting federal and state government officials, foreign embassies, religious organizations, and news media agencies.

Faces light up when he walks through the lobby to report for work each weekday morning. Seth is a real favorite among the more than 50,000 employees here at their Manhattan headquarters. He’s been on the job for only a few months, but Seth keeps his nose buried in his work. His outstanding performance has quickly made him a key asset, earning praise from everyone – including the company’s CEO. Some might say, Seth is a real “top dog.” They would be right.

As organizations develop protective security policies and procedures to support individuals and groups in need, they must consider the ever-present factor of risk.

To excel in executive protection, it's important to hire based on character and training aptitude, as outlined in the book The Talent War.

In today’s world, the nature of employment is constantly evolving, and the skill sets required to succeed in executive protection and intelligence services are becoming increasingly intermingled.

Oscar Dominguez Jr. is a decorated combat veteran and a dedicated regional recruiting director for the Florida region. With 22 years of honorable service in the U.S. Air Force, he has demonstrated exceptional qualities that have translated seamlessly into his civilian career.

With a rise in looting, smash-and-grabs, active assailant and other security-impacting incidents in malls and retail locations, it’s understandable why shoppers are more concerned about their safety this holiday season. 

Following are the top 10 tips for safe holiday shopping.

For the last five years, Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine Handler Caitlin Burkhardt and her yellow Labrador partner, Glen, have managed an extremely active deployment schedule at one of the region’s busiest transit hubs in New York City. We caught up with the team a week ahead of Glen’s anticipated retirement – and, while there were no signs of slowdown from the eight-year-old bomb dog, it did provide a perfect opportunity to reflect on this team’s good work together through the years.

As the Israel-Palestine conflict continues, demonstrations and counter-demonstrations continue to occur in major cities across the U.S. and around the globe as individuals express their solidarity with Israel and Palestine. These gatherings have evolved into confrontations, resulting in violent clashes and subsequent arrests by law enforcement, primarily due to the presence of counter-demonstrators. These protests have been particularly noticeable in North America and Europe but have also occurred in various cities in South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.