Security Resources & Information

With more than 36 acres of parks, 10 million square feet of commercial space, approximately 14,000 residents, four public schools, museums, and cultural institutions, Battery Park City is, indeed, a city within a city. And as Battery Park City grew and became a destination and host to numerous special events and festivals, it became clear that its security posture had to grow with it. 

In a very contentious political atmosphere where it was impossible to know in advance where security issues would arise, Hearst needed a means to anticipate security situations that could potentially impact deadlines for reporting and logistical operations for broadcast media coverage (which in turn could impact ratings and breaking media coverage), as well as communicate situations to broadcast team members.

Engaging the right security partner is critical for ensuring the safety and security of the public in a shopping center or mall as well as the tenants occupying the stores.

Choosing a security personnel contractor is a decision which will significantly affect the safety and image of your institution.

It appears there has been a paradigm shift in the thinking of many corporations, Fortune 500 companies and smaller firms alike. This shift is to “core competency”

Finding the right balance between a high-quality security program and procuring it at the best value is more challenging than ever before.

It appears there has been a paradigm shift in the thinking of many health systems, hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This shift is to “core competency”

The potential success of your security program hinges upon whether your goals and priorities are being met.

Ongoing communication and evaluation can take your security program to the next level. And, feedback and communication should not end with the client-vendor relationship.

When discussing the total value of a contract security program, it is important to remember that along with the security budget, there are other costs that are more difficult to quantify.

While each Request for Proposal (RFP) should be customized to an individual organization’s needs, this document can serve as a guide to help you

Don’t sacrifice experience and efficiency simply because you have short-term security needs.

You have weighed your options carefully and selected your preferred contractor. Now what?

The RFP process will help you establish specific performance standards appropriate for your organization, and to select the security officer

Choosing the right security officer service provider is a decision that will significantly affect the safety and security of your organization.

When choosing the mix of security elements needed to protect your campus you must also think about the inevitable: your budget. With security pressures rising and budgets shrinking even faster, now is the time to examine how supplementing your security team with contracted staff can help keep your campus safer and security program affordable.
 

Engaging the right security partner is critical for maintaining a secure environment in a hospital or healthcare facility.

Visibility is a powerful crime deterrent. By their presence alone, uniformed patrol officers can help enhance your employees’ safety and reduce the risk of vandalism or theft on your property.

Our country’s police departments are under immense pressure to keep crime rates low despite whittled-down budgets and a reduction in manpower.

All security programs are not the same. Your security provider can have a significant impact on how safe your residents feel, your visitors’ first impression of your community and even your home values.