From Protection Circle: This article is intended for non-security professionals who are looking for advice on how to get a physical security program started. OK, you’ve gotten to the point where your organization needs to employ some physical security measures. Now, for most small companies, startups, VCs, foundations and family offices, having to deal [...]
A Job Announcement Independent Security Advisors, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Facilities and Security Manager in Columbia, SC. Job Title: Director of Facilities and Security Department: SSG Overhead – Facilities Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources Direct reports: Custodians, Custodial Team Lead, Maintenance Assistant, Senior Custodian, Administrative Assistant, Receptionist Employment [...]
Photo by @the.ginga.ninja.md. Posted on the 911 Memorial website: https://www.911memorial.org On the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers that took place on Sept. 11, it is imperative we remember all of the lives lost -- civilians, firefighters, police officers and security officers. Recently, we re-published a story on the [...]
With the start of American football this fall, games will be held in stadiums from high school all the way to the NFL Security Magazine's recent story about security P3s - Public-Private Partnerships - addresses the importance of such an alliance at stadiums and other events. -- IFPO. Here is an excerpt from the story, [...]
9/11 Memorial Museum security guard, Mary Santos. Photo by Jenny Pachucki. With the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks nearly here, it's crucial to remember the security professionals who lost their lives that day and those who carry on their work and memory. Although it is unclear if any additional security professionals perished [...]
Congratulations go out to IFPO Board of Directors member Tom Conley for his recognition as one of Security Magazine's Most Influential People in Security 2019. This highly prestigious award began in 2005 and thus far, no one from a contract security company has ever been selected as a recipient. Conley will also be the first Iowan [...]
Axon body camera https://www.axon.com/products First of all, who knew those who attend the theatre could be "rowdy" ?? ... but beyond that, this story brings up a very important topic -- should security professionals wear body cameras? Given that more and more, security officers are the first responders in situations and are required [...]
Alexandria, VA (August 29, 2019)—ASIS International, the world’s largest association of security management professionals, is pleased to congratulate the winners of the ASIS Foundation’s 2019 scholarships and grants. In all, the Foundation awarded 54 scholarships totaling more than $38,000—including 34 scholarships for ASIS certifications that were awarded to ASIS members in 15 countries and six [...]
By: IFPO's Tom Conley A memorial at the El Paso Walmart following the mass shooting that occurred there. Mario Tama/Getty Images IFPO Past Chairman Tom M. Conley, CPP, CPO, President & CEO of The Conley Group, Inc. has penned an excellent breakdown of why the mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas was a security [...]
By Hmarin - Self-made image, from photos of my didgeridoo collection, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19164391 Even an Australian instrument can be a weapon -- when the instrument resembles a club and is wielded by an individual with malicious intent. Swift work by the security officer in this situation. You may wonder what a security [...]
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