(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...
Situational Awareness and Public Safety at the Superbowl

Situational Awareness and Public Safety at the Superbowl

Entertainment-based security can be a “unique animal,” as it brings a specific set of challenges supplementing those that come standard with nearly all public safety scenarios — and this boils down to a simple, yet crucial fact: attendees, in most cases, are...
Exploring the “Run, Hide, Fight” Debate

Exploring the “Run, Hide, Fight” Debate

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...
What Can be Done About Fentanyl in 2019?

What Can be Done About Fentanyl in 2019?

Earlier this month, federal health officials announced that fentanyl passed heroin as the deadliest drug in America. This development is equal parts disturbing and unsurprising, considering the accelerated pace at which the opioid crisis currently thrives. Pair this...
Recognition Technology Continues to Hurt Security, Not Help It

Recognition Technology Continues to Hurt Security, Not Help It

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...