Pic from Branimir Balogović, available at unsplash.com, a free pic website. Around the world, security officers find themselves on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. In one way, this is no different -- security professionals are often first responders in emergency situations; however, because this is a global pandemic, [...]
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International are co-developing a webinar series to provide essential training and informational content on COVID-19 responses for security practitioners, systems integrators and employees of companies providing solutions and services within the security industry. Webinar program content will be delivered in the very near future and will be freely available to SIA and [...]
Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ Navigating through all of the information available online concerning the coronavirus pandemic can be exhausting, as it evolves day-to-day. With that in mind, here is a list of coronavirus links researched and compiled by IFPO Board of Directors Secretary Marianna Perry, M.S., [...]
Pic available for free at unsplash.com from Macau Photo Agency. Dr. Steve Albrecht has penned a very practical, helpful article for Security Magazine titled, "Keeping Unoccupied Stores Safe from Burglaries or Looting in the Time of the Coronavirus." Albrecht's words address the reality of the herd mentality, which often gives rise to panic [...]
Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ For years, PrivateOfficer.org has taken up the task of keeping track of security officers killed in the line of duty. They continue that work through the scourge of the coronavirus, as security professionals work on the front lines. Here is the latest information [...]
In these challenging times, it is heartening to know that there are security professionals out there defending the public and property. So, in the spirit of positivity, here are a few recent examples of security officers' selfless actions. -- IFPO. In October, we brought you the story of Keanon Lowe, security officer and football coach [...]
A message to our supporting associations: Invite your members to attend! As you may have seen, the OSPAs, Perpetuity Research and TECAs are to run a series of Thought Leadership webinars to address current security issues following the coronavirus pandemic, providing a great opportunity to listen to a number of world-renowned speakers debate different views [...]
There are some countries that are within days of entering a state of anarchy which will deliver unimaginable consequential collateral damage. Using the term ‘unimaginable’ is because, now more so than ever, desperate people will do desperate things which they would never think of doing before. There are many slum cities besides poor people living [...]
Image from the Texas Department of State Health Services. https://www.dshs.state.tx.us/coronavirus/ Control and Prevention Measures for protecting workers from exposure to, and infection with, the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 depend on the type of work being performed and exposure risk, including potential for interaction with infectious people and contamination of the work environment. Employers should [...]
Edited by: Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPOI, CSSI Marianna Perry, M.S., CPP, CPOI Purpose This document provides guidance for cleaning and disinfection of the equipment, production and warehouse building as well as non-production facilities after a confirmed case for an employee. The purpose is to ensure the non-affected personnel are protected from cross-contamination. This document [...]
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