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Security is important, especially in today’s environment. Hiring a security company to protect your business is a step in the right direction. However, making the wrong choice could be detrimental. In order to maximize the safety of your employees and facilities as well as your investment, here are a few questions to ask before hiring a security guard company. Important Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Security Company 1. What is the company’s rate of turnover for guards or other security …
Enhanced Protection Services’s Bomb Technicians in our Emergency Operations Center are all graduates of the FBI’s Hazardous Devices School and members of the IABTI… but what exactly does this mean? X-ray screeners are an invaluable asset at entry checkpoints, in a business’ mailrooms, at shipping centers, and many other locations where X-ray machines are employed. But when a questionable item comes through the machine, it can often take a greater amount of training and experience to adequately …
When making important business decisions, it is critical to undertake a proper due diligence investigation. Due diligence is defined as, “the care a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property.” Investigative due diligence refers to the research and analysis of an individual or organization done in preparation for a business transaction. Concealed or misrepresented facts can leave companies vulnerable to fraud. Due diligence investigations help mitigate risk and deliver …
Security planning and preparations for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump have been underway for months and will likely cost more than $100 million. In addition to the usual range of threats, officials from federal, state and local agencies are preparing this year for a record number of protests aimed at disrupting the ceremony and registering disapproval of Trump’s presidency. Government officials are planning for a crowd upwards of one million people. Protests for this inauguration …
With just 3 days left, Houston, Texas is gearing up to host its 3rd Super Bowl. While there is no credible threat, officials have been working non-stop to secure almost three miles of security perimeter around the venue. Reuters reports, “metal detectors, bomb-sniffing dogs and myriad other security equipment have been deployed across downtown Houston and 7 miles (11 km) southwest at NRG Stadium, which will host the football game and about 73,000 spectators.” Unlike last year’s Super Bowl in San …
Enhanced Protection Services Bomb Dogs Serving the Air Cargo Industry The air cargo sector continues to be a top target for terrorists. As such, security vigilance remains a top priority. In a recent article in Supply Chain Management Review, Executive Editor Patrick Burnson interviewed Airforwarders Association Executive Director, Brandon Fried, to discuss several of the current issues facing the industry, including the exponentially growing threat of terrorism. Forecasting potential challenges and …
In today’s global threat environment, stadiums are high-profile targets. In response, sports organizations must be active, rigorous and vigilant on stadium security. Protection of fans, players, staff and venues requires a robust security posture that identifies growing threats and recognizes vulnerabilities. In our last blog, “The Value of a Comprehensive Threat Assessment in a Stadium Environment”, we took a close look at the critical need to identify potential security gaps with an independent and …
The attack at Manchester Arena in May 2017 underlies the importance of stringent security throughout public areas of your sports or entertainment venue. A suicide bomber targeted crowds during egress, avoiding any security checkpoints. The attack resulted in 22 casualties and 119 injuries. Security in public areas surrounding your venue can present a huge challenge, but there are efficient steps to take. Secondary Perimeter The first important step is the creation of a secondary perimeter. The …
As the air cargo and aviation sectors continue to be a top target for terrorists, the use of Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) teams remains an effective and efficient tool. To address the growing need, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has long considered initiating a privatized canine program (3PK9). This program would allow for EDC teams, owned, operated and trained by the private sector and validated by the agency, to screen cargo as part of the Certified Cargo Screening Program …
The 2018 baseball season is underway, and fans are filling stadiums across the country. Sports stadiums remain a high-profile soft target for terrorists and security must be proactive, comprehensive and vigilant to adequately protect fans, players, staff and venues. Moreover, a robust stadium security posture must be layered to include physical, intelligence and investigative areas from the field perimeter out through an extended radius and including the secondary perimeter. Today, most sports venues …
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