By 2016, more than 655,000 individuals in the United States will have careers in the security services industry according to The Freedonia Group. These security professionals work around the clock to protect people and property in a variety of industries and settings.

The Yemen-based al Qaeda affiliate, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), released its 12th edition of the English-language magazine Inspire.

Safety is a serious topic that is common among many industries, but perhaps even more so at manufacturing and industrial sites where workplace injuries are a leading cause of lost work time. Safety protocols are only as effective as the people who know and use them.

Colleges and universities need to ensure their campuses are as safe as possible. But while the mission may be simple, developing the right approach is not. Schools facing budget challenges are increasingly asking "how much risk is present and how much can we afford to pay to mitigate threats?"

To enjoy a long-standing, trusted partnership with your security provider, it is important to initiate a transparent relationship right from the beginning. A well-planned RFP can help build this foundation.

In emergency situations, a quality security program is a vital resource. Weather-related emergencies have been frequent and treacherous this season, even in parts of the country where winter storms are rare. It is important to have contingency plans, regardless of location.

President Obama’s State of the Union address focused on a critical issue facing our nation – long term unemployment. This issue is of concern to business leaders and individuals alike. And, regardless of political beliefs, the support for this topic is resonating across America.

Before the advent of smartphones, planting covert listening devices was the most popular way to illegally record content from a private meeting. Today, with an estimated 130 million smartphones in use in the United States, every user has the potential to be a covert meeting operative.

We know we’re all way too busy, but every executive protection agent has at least some downtime, some time. This includes in-house and outsourced FTEs, and folks working both executive protection and residential details.

For the first time in history we have four different generations working side-by-side.