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 [...]
San Francisco's long history as a "city of tolerance" has left it with headline-grabbing issues with its homeless, human waste and rat infestations. But instead of handling them, we now we have them doubling-down, rebranding common words and phrases in the criminal justice system in hopes of changing public perception. Orwell's Newspeak in action. So [...]
Congratulations to IFPO Board Member Dr. Jennifer Hesterman, CPP, Colonel, USAF (Retired) whose book, Soft Target Hardening: Protecting People from Attack (Second Edition), will be recognized by ASIS International at the upcoming GSX in Chicago as the 2019 Security Industry Book of the Year. -- IFPO. Here is a news release from ASIS INternational announcing the [...]
Florida man Oscar Dorador, charged with neglecting an elderly disabled adult without great bodily harm. This case involves a disabled woman, Carol Roberson, who was allegedly abandoned by her driver, Oscar Dorador. Although it is important that this incident was reported by News10 in Florida, the security officer's pivotal role in discovering Roberson, [...]
data security image by https://www.globalsign.com/en/blog/5-ways-to-enhance-data-security/ By Pim van der Horst CPO MBA of IsraeliTactical.com In May 2019 the General Data Protection Regulation has been implemented in all member countries of the European Community. The GDPR is about how data on EU citizens can be used by companies and organizations. It is also known [...]
t Excellent work by the security officers at the St. Lawrence Centre Mall. As as is well-known in the security industry, security professionals are often the first responders in crime and emergency incidents. In thsi case, the officers did exactly what they were supposed to -- detect alleged crime, alert law enforcement and follow further [...]
Bernard Harvey Jr., of Indianapolis,, IN, charged with firing a gun outside a VA hospital in Chicago. Great work by the security professionals at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. Their courageous actions prevented another mass casualty event, like the recent massacres in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. -- IFPO. [...]
Abdulaziz Omar Al Farouq From PrivateOfficerBreakingNews: HONOLULU, Hawaii Aug 11 2019 Police arrested a man Thursday night for allegedly shooting at a security guard at the Sheraton Waikiki. The suspect was identified as Abdulaziz Omar Al Farouq. Police say he fired one shot but missed. The security guard’s co-workers apprehended Al Farouq, leaving [...]
Guard Dog Security bulletproof backpack At first glance, a bulletproof backpack may seem like putting a Band-Aid on an amputation, but as the old saying goes, "If it saves even one life, it's worth it." There are other solutions in the wake of mass shootings -- whether they be in schools or elsewhere -- but [...]
Presented by CampusSafetyMagazine.com: Compassion fatigue is inevitable and very common for first responders and caregivers due to their repeated exposure to stressful events and trauma. Learning about the signs and symptoms will enable participants to increase awareness within themselves and or support colleagues who might be suffering in silence. Prevention and intervention strategies will be [...]
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