Discussing School Security on the OAN Evening News
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018; I appeared on a national cable evening news broadcast (the OAN Evening News with anchor Patrick Hussion) to discuss the need for improved security in America's schools. When the national discussion starts to shift to pragmatic measures...
Mannes to partner with SERAPH to help secure America’s Schools
From the one-room, Amish schoolhouse in West Nickel Mines, PA to Sandy Hook, CT and Parkland, FL; Americans are being issued constant reminders of the vital need to secure its schools. As someone who is Board Certified in Security Management and a registered expert...
Security is a Vital Consideration in the Emergency Management Landscape
My latest LinkedIn professional article poses the question; does your security program encompass emergency management? Does your Emergency Management or Preparedness program include security as well as the Fire Service? This article explores the need for...
Mannes to speak on Gangs at the historic Union League of Philadelphia
On Thursday, January 26th; A. Benjamin Mannes will be joining a panel of experts to address Gangs and cover the new book: "THE GANG LIFE: LAUGH NOW CRY LATER - SUPPRESSION AND PREVENTION" at the Union League in Philadelphia; Lincoln Memorial Hall at 5:30PM. Mannes was...
In Fraud Investigations, Communications are Essential to Create Force Multipliers
My latest LinkedIn Professional article highlights communications tips for investigators to use community and law enforcement partners as a force multiplier in the war on frauds and scams. For someone who led a global investigative directorate with minimal staff and...
Improving Exam Security from a Realistic Approach
In preparing for my upcoming presentation; "Best Practices: Exam Integrity in the Age of Convenience" at the 2017 ICE Exchange, October 25th in New Orleans - I wrote the following article as an update on test security/exam integrity. I look forward of seeing my fellow...
The Three Interconnected Components of Security
My latest professional article in LinkedIn details some basic components needed to create a comprehensive security program within a professional organization. It's intended to prevent the compartmentalization and failure to designate appropriate security leaders so...
Addressing Police Tactics at the Charlottesville Protests
On August 18, 2017; A. Benjamin Mannes appeared on an in-depth report about the Charlottesville Protests on the One America News Network. Mannes was asked to comment because of his experience as a special event security consultant and member of the DC Metropolitan...
While Sessions launches new opioid task force, local response lags behind
My latest piece in The Hill addresses the new federal effort to deploy US Attorneys specializing in opioid prosecutions, but hits home to those of us living in the hardest hit areas who are dealing with the crisis on a day-to-day basis. Please click here to read the...
When Politics have Deadly Consequences
This article in The Hill poses the question of whether there a correlation between the growing anti-enforcement political climate and a rise in violent crime. The article specifically uses the example of the current heated race for Philadelphia District Attorney where...
Discussing School Security on the OAN Evening News
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018; I appeared on a national cable evening news broadcast (the OAN Evening News with anchor Patrick Hussion) to discuss the need for improved security in America's schools. When the national discussion starts to shift to pragmatic measures...
Mannes to partner with SERAPH to help secure America’s Schools
From the one-room, Amish schoolhouse in West Nickel Mines, PA to Sandy Hook, CT and Parkland, FL; Americans are being issued constant reminders of the vital need to secure its schools. As someone who is Board Certified in Security Management and a registered expert...
Security is a Vital Consideration in the Emergency Management Landscape
My latest LinkedIn professional article poses the question; does your security program encompass emergency management? Does your Emergency Management or Preparedness program include security as well as the Fire Service? This article explores the need for...
Mannes to speak on Gangs at the historic Union League of Philadelphia
On Thursday, January 26th; A. Benjamin Mannes will be joining a panel of experts to address Gangs and cover the new book: "THE GANG LIFE: LAUGH NOW CRY LATER - SUPPRESSION AND PREVENTION" at the Union League in Philadelphia; Lincoln Memorial Hall at 5:30PM. Mannes was...
In Fraud Investigations, Communications are Essential to Create Force Multipliers
My latest LinkedIn Professional article highlights communications tips for investigators to use community and law enforcement partners as a force multiplier in the war on frauds and scams. For someone who led a global investigative directorate with minimal staff and...
Improving Exam Security from a Realistic Approach
In preparing for my upcoming presentation; "Best Practices: Exam Integrity in the Age of Convenience" at the 2017 ICE Exchange, October 25th in New Orleans - I wrote the following article as an update on test security/exam integrity. I look forward of seeing my fellow...
The Three Interconnected Components of Security
My latest professional article in LinkedIn details some basic components needed to create a comprehensive security program within a professional organization. It's intended to prevent the compartmentalization and failure to designate appropriate security leaders so...
Addressing Police Tactics at the Charlottesville Protests
On August 18, 2017; A. Benjamin Mannes appeared on an in-depth report about the Charlottesville Protests on the One America News Network. Mannes was asked to comment because of his experience as a special event security consultant and member of the DC Metropolitan...
While Sessions launches new opioid task force, local response lags behind
My latest piece in The Hill addresses the new federal effort to deploy US Attorneys specializing in opioid prosecutions, but hits home to those of us living in the hardest hit areas who are dealing with the crisis on a day-to-day basis. Please click here to read the...
When Politics have Deadly Consequences
This article in The Hill poses the question of whether there a correlation between the growing anti-enforcement political climate and a rise in violent crime. The article specifically uses the example of the current heated race for Philadelphia District Attorney where...