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School Security & Active Shooter Interdiction: A Q&A With Vince Riden

Security Industry Association

It’s important to promote a safe learning environment for every student and protect the teachers, staff and visitors in our schools, and SIA appreciates the many talented security professionals who are working diligently each day to enhance the safety and security of our schools and mitigate active shooter threats.

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Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? Things like graffiti, vandalism, or even cracked sidewalks or unkempt landscaping can welcome unwanted activity near your facility.

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Crisis Management Explained: A Comprehensive Guide

Bernstein Crisis Management

Key activities in this stage include: Risk analysis: Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s operations to identify potential threats and assess their probability and potential impact. The Importance of Crisis Management Even the best-managed businesses can be hit by a crisis caused by external or internal events.

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Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Situation?

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 121: Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter? Active shooter scenarios are an increasingly prominent threat to public safety, especially in schools and in the workplace. In 2022 alone, we’ve seen examples of workplace violence related to active shooters, whether they were disgruntled employees or angry customers.

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Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Situation?

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 121: Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter? Active shooter scenarios are an increasingly prominent threat to public safety, especially in schools and in the workplace. In 2022 alone, we’ve seen examples of workplace violence related to active shooters, whether they were disgruntled employees or angry customers.

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Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Situation?

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 121: Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter? Active shooter scenarios are an increasingly prominent threat to public safety, especially in schools and in the workplace. In 2022 alone, we’ve seen examples of workplace violence related to active shooters, whether they were disgruntled employees or angry customers.

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It’s Emergency Preparedness Week. Are you prepared for disaster?

CCEM Strategies

Practice makes perfect Once you’ve developed a plan, or an outline of events and activities that will support your business’ objectives in the event of an emergency or disaster, it’s time to practice it. Encourage management to promote and participate in these activities too. Need help evaluating your emergency policies and procedures?