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Working on the Left Side of the Security Equation

27 September in Personal Safety by admin

For most of us in the United States, we live a relatively secure existence going about our daily business without thinking of our personal security. We spend our day safe at work, our homes are left safely vacant while we are away and our children are safe in school. Consequently, we tend to deal with issues at hand giving little or no thought to our security. In many parts of the world such as the Middle East, Africa and some parts of Mexico people are living in high-risk...

Keeping Your Workplace Safe with the Broken Window Theory

27 September in Workplace Violence by admin

The Broken Window Theory, made famous by Rudy Giuliani in his book Leadership, theorizes that maintaining and monitoring urban environments in a well-ordered condition may stop further vandalism and escalation into more serious crime. It was developed by Social Scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling and was first employed in the New York Transit System when crime was rampant in the system with routine muggings, robberies and assaults. In order to gain control of the system, MTA officers aggressively pursued all criminal activities...

The Realities of Workplace Violence

27 September in Personal Safety, Workplace Violence by admin

We hear a lot about workplace violence involving disgruntled former employees who decide to make a violent strike. In fact, it’s more common for current employees to act out their anger in the workplace. Here are some current statistics from The Bureau of Labor Statistics: 43 percent of workplace homicides involve current employees. 22 percent of workplace homicides are committed by former employees. 21 percent of workplace killings involve domestic violence that is carried out at the workplace. 14 percent of workplace killings are committed...

Today December 14, 2012: A Day Like No Other Day As Tragedy Strikes Again

27 September in Personal Safety, School Safety by admin

Today started like any other Friday: up by 6:00 am, coffee, breakfast and then to the office. With no meetings or appointments to attend, today should have been a day to wrap up the week and focus on the holiday shopping season, send out the last Christmas cards and think of special holiday time with family during the next two weeks. Soon after my arrival to the office, it became very real to me that this was no normal Friday. School Violence and School Shootings, Happen...

Holiday Cargo Security

27 September in Cargo Security by admin

While the holiday season is a time of joy and merriment, for shippers, this time of year is marked by increased traffic congestion, crowded truck stops, and a dramatic increase in cargo thefts. Although any cargo is at risk, the most frequently targeted cargo contents are food, electronics, metals, and clothing. Cargo theft costs the nation $35 billion annually and is a growing nationwide concern. Loss is preventable with just a few easy shipping precautions. Tips for Security Conscious Shippers: Evaluate truck yards in use by your...

3 Important Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

27 September in Personal Safety, Travel Safety by admin

With the Holiday Season in full swing, spirits are high, mall parking lots are full, and the streets are congested with shoppers inching their way to retail stores to find that perfect gift. Even with the vast onset of online shoppers, there still exists those incredibly tenacious folks who love to brave the elements, the traffic, and the pushing and shoving that goes with the exhilaration of the holiday retail shopping experience. While shoppers focus on the season, big bargains and discounts - the criminal element...

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