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Active Shooter: A Growing Epidemic Active shooter incidents in the U.S. are on the rise. Between 2000-2020, there were 373 active shooter incidents in the country.1 According to the FBI, the majority of active shooter events in 2020 occurred in areas of commerce, which are targeted more frequently because they are easily accessible and open to the public.2 As a recent example, on May 14, a tragic shooting at a Tops Friendly Markets store in the Kingsley section of Buffalo, NY, left ten people dead and …
Unleashing a Dog’s Superpower Man’s best friend is a dedicated and lovable companion for so many, but their unique capabilities also make them a powerful asset across many functions. At Enhanced Protection Services, we know the incredible value canines bring to detecting explosives and firearms. With a sense of smell estimated to be at least 10,000 times more sensitive than that of a human, dogs are skillful scent detectives. There are six million olfactory receptors in our human noses. Dogs have a …
Bomb Dog Spotlight: Mark and Lilo It takes stamina to keep up with a six-year-old. They seem to have energy for days, coupled with avid curiosity and an eagerness to please, making them an undeniable force. This is how Mark Scardilli describes the six-year-old in his life – who happens to be a German Shepherd named Lilo. Mark is a canine handler with Enhanced Protection Services, An Allied Universal® Company. He paired up with Lilo just a few months ago after his first canine partner, a black …
Bomb Dog Spotlight: Mike and JC Christine Spigai Two-year-old yellow Labrador JC loves the Big Apple. At a moment’s notice, he is ready to take on Times Square, Broadway or any of the newest draws in Midtown. But JC is not there for the atmosphere and entertainment. He and his dedicated handler, Mike Racioppo, have important work to do.The duo is among more than 850 DHS SAFETY Act designated Detection Canine Teams at Enhanced Protection Services, An Allied Universal® Company, and happy to work hard …
Firearms Detection Canines are Pawprints Ahead of Technology Modern technology has paved the way for revolutionary improvements in our personal and professional lives. Today, we hold computers in the palm of our hand, connect virtually with others at a moment’s notice, enjoy instant access to a world-wide web of information, and so much more. Innovation has no doubt advanced every industry, bettering our daily lives. The area of high-consequence threat protection is no exception. Modern access …
Peeling Back the Layers of a Robust Security Program: Firearms Detection Canines The responsibility of any security team is clear: keep employees, guests and patrons safe. To mitigate the most consequential threats in today’s environment, organizations must embrace a comprehensive and layered security posture which includes a smart blend of technology, human and canine elements. Let’s take a look at how detection canines can be deployed to bring greater depth and effectiveness to a variety of …
Bomb Dog Spotlight: Jonathan and Hollis Jonathan Rubi boards a commercial American Airlines plane several times a day at least five days a week – but he never leaves the ground. As a canine handler with Enhanced Protection Services, he and his partner, Hollis, are hard at work behind the scenes at one of the nation’s busiest airports. Their job is to sniff around. More than 80 airlines provide service to roughly 150 global destinations through Miami International Airport. In 2021 alone, over 17 …
ASAC Appointment: Enhanced Protection Services Security's Manager Aviation Security The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) established its Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) in 1989 following the bombing of Pan American World Airways Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Since then, the ASAC continues to advance its mission to provide TSA with advice on a wide breath of industry security matters through its roster of 33 thought-leader members. Recently named to that elite team of …
Peeling Back the Layers of a Robust Security Program: Explosives Screening Technology Earlier this month in New York, the Geneva Police Department public safety building was on lockdown for hours following the discovery of a suspicious package in the mail. Monroe County Bomb Squad ultimately determined the explosive device was an inert grenade incapable of an explosion. This is just one of the thousands of suspicious package incidents reported throughout the country annually. According to the most …
Bomb Dog Spotlight: Rick and Champ II They call Detroit, Michigan, the Motor City thanks to its historic recognition as the heart of the American automotive industry. You might say that Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) Team Rick Frederick and Champ II are living up to their own definition of what it means to be part of this iconic city. Their powerful engine is fueled with a strong work ethic. Rick, a Michigan-native and lead canine handler in Detroit, joined Enhanced …
