In a previous blog, I explored the ways in which workplaces, educational institutions, and similar establishments can properly train their staff to handle violent threats. In this regard, many organizations have utilized free Department of Homeland Security resources...
It is no secret that cognitive technology is changing countless industries worldwide, and in many cases, these changes have been objectively positive and constructive. However, as these technologies continue to become increasingly normalized aspect of our culture, the...
by Ariel Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP As school districts and college campuses across the nation enter the 2018-19 year, there are likely many important thoughts on the minds of students, faculty members, and parents alike. In wake of recent mass shooting...
In his July 19, 2018 piece for Security Magazine, Ariel Benjamin Mannes analyzes the lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts in their effort to use a 9/11-based federal terrorism law as a liability shield from the tragic October, 2017 shooting at the Mandalay Bay Hotel &...
In this piece for Security Magazine, I discuss the recent Capital Gazette shooting and recently released FBI report on behavioral indicators for active shooter prevention and the workplace responsibility for safety & security of staff and stakeholders. Question...
