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Major Healthcare Conference Spotlights Workplace Violence Improving security at hospitals and medical facilities is top of mind more than ever and IAHSS was a key venue for thought-provoking discussions. This year’s educational sessions included a large focus on workplace violence prevention and related standards recently released by the Joint Commission. We were inspired by the conversations and questions surrounding how we, as an industry, want to improve our overall security posture. Two uplifting …
Allied Universal Vice President Kelly Hunter Named One of Top 50 Talent Acquisition Professionals in U.S. For Second Year IRVINE, Calif. — June 8, 2023 — Allied Universal®, the leading security and facility services provider, today announced that Kelly Hunter, vice president for Talent Acquisition, has earned the 2023 OnCon Icon “Top 50 Talent Acquisition Professional” award for the second year in a row. The OnCon Icon Awards are voted on by peers and presented to individuals based on accomplishments at …
Active Assailant incidents are on the rise on our school campuses, and although they may seem sudden and unplanned, research shows a typical “path to violence” is commonly followed by most assailants. Understanding this path and knowing how to intervene at each step should be the foundation of any school’s Active Assailant preparedness plan. Register for our School Safety Insight Series to have bi-weekly 30-minute recorded webinars specifically for members of the education industry delivered to your inbox. …
Active Assailant incidents are on the rise on our school campuses, and although they may seem sudden and unplanned, research shows a typical “path to violence” is commonly followed by most assailants. Understanding this path and knowing how to intervene at each step should be the foundation of any school’s Active Assailant preparedness plan. Register for our School Safety Insight Series to have bi-weekly 30-minute recorded webinars specifically for members of the education industry delivered to your inbox. …
With the increase of active shooters on the rise in our campuses and schools, mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident can make a monumental impact; save lives. Watch our Risk Mitigation Strategies for Active Assailant Preparedness webinar now. Key takeaways in the second episode: Assessment strategies for identifying risks and threats Emergency and crisis response planning The role and types of exercises and drills Engagement steps to derail a potential attacker's "pathway to violence." Our …
With the increase of active shooters on the rise in our campuses and schools, mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident can make a monumental impact; save lives. Watch our Risk Mitigation Strategies for Active Assailant Preparedness webinar now. Key takeaways in the second episode: Assessment strategies for identifying risks and threats Emergency and crisis response planning The role and types of exercises and drills Engagement steps to derail a potential attacker's "pathway to violence." …
As threats continue to rise, critical threat intelligence can get lost in the ever-increase volume of information we face every day. This School Safety Insight Series video focuses on strategies to better identify, analyze, understand, and leverage actionable intelligence to mitigate real-world threats to your school community. Key takeaways include: Understanding the significance of actionable intelligence: the importance of converting raw information into actions that can be utilized to mitigate …
As threats continue to rise, critical threat intelligence can get lost in the ever-increase volume of information we face every day. This School Safety Insight Series video focuses on strategies to better identify, analyze, understand, and leverage actionable intelligence to mitigate real-world threats to your school community. Key takeaways include: Understanding the significance of actionable intelligence: the importance of converting raw information into actions that can be utilized to mitigate …
Risk-based Approach to Festivals and Fairs – Part 1 By Travis Strawbridge, Ty L. Richmond Originally appeared in November/December 2022 Security Today Magazine The event security industry, which includes concerts, conventions, sporting and other special events, was one of the sectors hit hardest by the global pandemic, as events ground to a halt overnight, but the sector has come roaring back to life with lightning speed. While pre-pandemic, there were generally one or two major festivals at a time across …
Risk-based Approach to Festivals and Fairs – Part 2 By Travis Strawbridge, Ty L. Richmond Originally appeared in November/December 2022 Security Today Magazine Mitigating Future Tragedies On Nov. 5 2021, at an Astroworld Festival near Houston, a concert turned into a tragedy when the crowd surged, causing multiple fatalities and serious injuries. The state of Texas formed the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety. “Live music is a source of joy, entertainment and community for so many Texans—and the last …
