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Active Shooter Response Training: Important tips for preparing employees in an effective and responsible manner It’s an obvious point that even the best-designed response plans
Examining active shooter behavior and identifying security vulnerabilities and failures during attack events is a critical part of improving our preparation for future violence. While
Workplace violence is a serious and increasingly prevalent issue, requiring meticulous and impartial assessment for effective mitigation and prevention. It is vital that organizations leverage
While assisting a reporter after the Uvalde shooting, a question was posed that maybe warrants some discussion. During the interview, I described some examples of
One of the most common problems we encounter in our work as security consultants is the absence of safe rooms and secure classrooms capable of
Like many people, I watched the riot at the US Capitol on 6 January unfold live through reporting on TV. And as most, I was
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
While assisting a reporter after the Uvalde shooting, a question was posed that maybe warrants some discussion. During the interview, I described some examples of
One of the most common problems we encounter in our work as security consultants is the absence of safe rooms and secure classrooms capable of
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,
When teaching security planning workshops for school leaders, I find it valuable to begin the presentation with a brief discussion to put the risk of
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 On 02 January 2019, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSDHS) Public Safety Commission released its initial report
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 Like the film Ground Hog Day, every time an act of mass violence captures the public’s attention we
Since HB 837 was signed into law in March 2023, many apartment owners and property management companies throughout the State of Florida have awakened to
In every jurisdiction, communities across the United States are susceptible to individuals with malicious intent. It is crucial for stakeholders to remain vigilant in identifying
Florida House Bill 837 (HB 837) aims to enhance the safety and reduce liability risks associated with apartment and multifamily housing. Although a great step
Florida House Bill 837 (HB 837) aims to reduce liability risks for apartment and multifamily housing property owners who implement specific crime prevention measures based
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
While assisting a reporter after the Uvalde shooting, a question was posed that maybe warrants some discussion. During the interview, I described some examples of
One of the most common problems we encounter in our work as security consultants is the absence of safe rooms and secure classrooms capable of
Like many people, I watched the riot at the US Capitol on 6 January unfold live through reporting on TV. And as most, I was
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
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
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,
The following article is provided as a technical reference to assist architects and security professionals in interpreting bullet-resistance standards and/or evaluating the vulnerability of existing
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