Egress planning is often regarded as a life safety matter with influence on security, but otherwise a discipline independent from physical protection. However, when preparing
Parts 1 and 3 of this series surveyed important principles of physical security and facility preparation for mitigating the consequences of active shooter attacks. Although
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how the integration of detection, delay, and response functions influences the overall performance of physical security. In
Who exactly are we trying to protect ourselves against when we use the term “active shooter?” For many, the answer to this question seems obvious—a
When many people think of physical security, the first ideas that come to mind are things like locks, alarm systems, screening with metal detectors, CCTV,
Comprehensive risk management programs employ a multi-layered approach to reducing the risk of active shooter violence. Issues such as threat recognition and assessment, reinforcement of
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III Workplace Violence: The Risk in Perspective By comparison to many other security risks, workplace violence incidents are low-moderate
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III Few would debate that one of the most important factors in mitigating active shooter attacks is the speed
When many people think of physical security, the first ideas that come to mind are things like locks, alarm systems, screening with metal detectors, CCTV,
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III When teaching security planning workshops for school leaders, I find it valuable to begin the presentation with a
The following series of school security training videos is produced as a webinar edition of the one-day Integrated Security Planning for School Administrators (ISPSA) seminar
Effective school security plans begin with a strategy. To most, this sounds like an obvious point. However, some of the most common problems I encounter
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III Part One of this article surveyed concerns expressed by Critical Intervention Services regarding school ‘target hardening’ measures proposed
By Craig S. Gundry, PSP, cATO, CHS-III On 02 January 2019, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) Public Safety Commission released its initial report
MetroWest is celebrating the seventh year of partnership with Critical Intervention Services (CIS), a Florida‐based security agency that specializes in enhancing public safety through its
When it comes to reducing premises liability in apartment communities and multi-family housing, an old adage provides best advice: “An ounce of prevention is worth
The following article is provided as a technical reference to assist architects and security professionals in applying forced entry standards and/or evaluating the vulnerability of
The following article is provided as a design guide and technical reference to assist architects and security professionals in specifying new construction and/or evaluating the
Who exactly are we trying to protect ourselves against when we use the term “active shooter?” For many, the answer to this question seems obvious—a
When many people think of physical security, the first ideas that come to mind are things like locks, alarm systems, screening with metal detectors, CCTV,
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