To Act or Not to Act: The Status of Incident De-Escalation in 2019
De-escalation has become a somewhat controversial term in a law-related context; it makes up a body of techniques which have fallen under scrutiny as the discipline of public safety, as a whole, has become “inundated with public criticism, political posturing, and...
As Mass Shootings Continue to Mount, Response Protocols Have Shifted
Active shooter situations have unfortunately become a consistent threat over the last few decades, and in light of several recent shootings at various workplaces and religious sanctuaries, the list of potential targets only continues to grow. At a broad level, these...
SRO’s and School Security
Amidst the myriad of mass shootings and violent attacks taking place every month, an increasing amount of districts are turning to armed school security and or police school resource officers (SRO’s) as an additional layer of protection. These officers are not...
Pre-Trauma Training Approaches for First Responders
Though they receive proper training and are generally expected to be composed, focused, and situationally aware in moments of crisis, first responders remain susceptible to consistent — and sometimes elevated — psychological trauma. Much of this effect is discussed in...
(Security Magazine): “Forward Thinking: Joining Forces Between Security and Compliance”
Ariel Benjamin Mannes was recently featured in Security Magazine. See below for an excerpt of the piece, and click here for the full article. "Security executives have to be constant evangelists when it comes to preserving operational effectiveness. As most C-suite...
(FROM SECURITY MAGAZINE): “Attacks on Religious Targets: Another Example of a Need for Vigilance”
In a recent piece for Security Magazine, Ariel Benjamin Mannes discussed recent attacks on places of worship. Below is an excerpt of this article. For the full article, click here. "Jurisdictions throughout the nation increased security at houses of worship this...
Beyond Damage Control: Social Media’s Growing Impact on Violent Attacks
Following last month’s shooting at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, the world recieved another reminder of social media’s new and potentially disturbing contribution to such scenarios -- both in the investigation process and, horrifically, in the real time...
The Everlasting Importance of Physical Security
It is no secret that the corporate sector’s focus on security, among many other facets of society, is becoming increasingly rooted in technology and cyber threats. In fact, it could be argued that in terms of investments, cybersecurity is now the most relevant hot...
(From Security Magazine) “Now That You Have a Plan, Are You Testing It?”
I was recently published in Security Magazine, discussing the assessment of established safety plans. See below for an article excerpt, and click HERE for the full article. "As someone who has been engaged by consulting clients and full-time employers to conduct...
(From Security Management) “SAFETY AND SECURITY”
I recently published an article with Security Management. See below for an article excerpt, and click the link to read more: "The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) operation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria was the largest and longest response in...
To Act or Not to Act: The Status of Incident De-Escalation in 2019
De-escalation has become a somewhat controversial term in a law-related context; it makes up a body of techniques which have fallen under scrutiny as the discipline of public safety, as a whole, has become “inundated with public criticism, political posturing, and...
As Mass Shootings Continue to Mount, Response Protocols Have Shifted
Active shooter situations have unfortunately become a consistent threat over the last few decades, and in light of several recent shootings at various workplaces and religious sanctuaries, the list of potential targets only continues to grow. At a broad level, these...
SRO’s and School Security
Amidst the myriad of mass shootings and violent attacks taking place every month, an increasing amount of districts are turning to armed school security and or police school resource officers (SRO’s) as an additional layer of protection. These officers are not...
Pre-Trauma Training Approaches for First Responders
Though they receive proper training and are generally expected to be composed, focused, and situationally aware in moments of crisis, first responders remain susceptible to consistent — and sometimes elevated — psychological trauma. Much of this effect is discussed in...
(Security Magazine): “Forward Thinking: Joining Forces Between Security and Compliance”
Ariel Benjamin Mannes was recently featured in Security Magazine. See below for an excerpt of the piece, and click here for the full article. "Security executives have to be constant evangelists when it comes to preserving operational effectiveness. As most C-suite...
(FROM SECURITY MAGAZINE): “Attacks on Religious Targets: Another Example of a Need for Vigilance”
In a recent piece for Security Magazine, Ariel Benjamin Mannes discussed recent attacks on places of worship. Below is an excerpt of this article. For the full article, click here. "Jurisdictions throughout the nation increased security at houses of worship this...
Beyond Damage Control: Social Media’s Growing Impact on Violent Attacks
Following last month’s shooting at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, the world recieved another reminder of social media’s new and potentially disturbing contribution to such scenarios -- both in the investigation process and, horrifically, in the real time...
The Everlasting Importance of Physical Security
It is no secret that the corporate sector’s focus on security, among many other facets of society, is becoming increasingly rooted in technology and cyber threats. In fact, it could be argued that in terms of investments, cybersecurity is now the most relevant hot...
(From Security Magazine) “Now That You Have a Plan, Are You Testing It?”
I was recently published in Security Magazine, discussing the assessment of established safety plans. See below for an article excerpt, and click HERE for the full article. "As someone who has been engaged by consulting clients and full-time employers to conduct...
(From Security Management) “SAFETY AND SECURITY”
I recently published an article with Security Management. See below for an article excerpt, and click the link to read more: "The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) operation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria was the largest and longest response in...