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In the realm of sports and entertainment, where the joy of the game unites fans from all corners of the world, the unthinkable occasionally casts a shadow over the euphoria. This was the case on Friday night, August 25, when two women were injured by a gunshot during a game. Reports indicate that the firearm was likely smuggled into the venue by one of the victims herself. Although the shooting was deemed "an accidental discharge", this event serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need for enhanced …
September 11, 2001, is indelible in our collective memory. Twenty-two years later, we will never forget the tragic loss of life at the hands of al-Qaeda terrorists. The U.S. has long been a target of international terrorism. Nearly 20 years before 9/11, the 1983 bombings of the Marine barracks and the U.S. Embassy in Beirut were clear indications of terrorists’ willingness to carry out attacks to further their agenda. The World Trade Center bombing and plots to bomb landmarks in New York City in 1993 …
Most folks prefer to stay out of the hospital. Yet, for Enhanced Protection Services Canine Handler Manuel Cordero and five-year-old yellow Labrador, Selma, there is no place they would rather be. Earlier this year, the Enhanced Protection Services Firearm Detection Canine Team began a deployment at one of the region’s largest and most respected healthcare providers. With nearly one million patients visiting the hospital annually and a medical team that includes more than 1,800 health professionals, …
Enhanced Protection Services Intel 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 …
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 …
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. Handler Scott & Canine Seth Pose for photo in …
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. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies …
There is nothing like landing your very first job. After all the studying and training, it is rewarding to finally put your skills to work. You know what they say – find a job you enjoy, and never work a day in your life. That is certainly the case for Jean, whose first job is a perfect fit. Each morning, she cannot wait to get to the office and bury her nose in her work – literally. Jean is a five-year-old yellow Labrador working as an Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine and her …
Countless people shopped at the Nation’s malls this holiday season in search of just the right gifts for family and friends. Enhanced Protection Services Canine Handler Joe Rios and three-year-old German Shepherd Zeus also spent many days at a promine nt retail shopping center in a New York City borough – carrying out searches of a different kind. They are one of Enhanced Protection Services’s more than 900 Detection Canine Teams working across the globe to keep the public safe from the threat of …
Justin Kelley In recent months from coast to coast, the Nation has experienced an uptick in bomb threats. Schools, retailers, houses of worship, government offices and businesses have all been targets. In just three days, three different Iowa schools received bomb threats requiring evacuation. Last month, a Florida man was arrested after claiming to plant a bomb at a local big box retailer and dozens of Colorado schools and synagogues were evacuated after receiving bomb threats. Statehouses in at least …
