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Handguns may be taken from security at nuclear plants in NC

Pic from: http://appvoices.org/2013/01/04/duke-energy-a-new-year-with-new-plants/ by: Paul Boyd http://www.wsoctv.com/ CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Two Duke Energy insiders said they're risking their jobs to speak out about a proposal aimed at taking handguns away from nuclear security officers.   Duke Energy operates six nuclear power plants in the Carolinas. They're among the most highly secured and fortified facilities in [...]

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Shoplifters bite security officer at Macy’s in Fla., cops say

  Trudy-Ann Thompson (left) and Tresha Thompson (right) face charges of aggravated battery and theft. (Provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office) BY Olivia Hitchcock 12:46 p.m Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 Palm Beach County Crime WELLINGTON, Fla. -- A Macy’s loss-prevention officer was bitten Sunday evening by two women he suspected of stealing from a mall [...]

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Group: Security packaging on black hair products at Va. Wal-Marts discriminatory

Group hold news conference on alleged Walmart discrimination at two Va. stores over black hair products security packaging. From pilotonline VICTORIA BOURNE, MCCLATCHY A Washington, D.C.-based group claims two Wal-Marts in Hampton Roads are discriminating by using security packaging on black hair products, but the retailer says such measures have nothing to do with [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:25:55-05:00December 13th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Group: Security packaging on black hair products at Va. Wal-Marts discriminatory

Knife attack an early test for OSU safety chief

Police cover the body of a suspect along 19th Avenue outside Watts Hall on Ohio State's campus following a vehicular assault and stabbing on Nov. 28, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.Photo credit: (Adam Cairns/The Columbus Dispatch/TNS) VANESSA MCCRAY, MCCLATCHY Dec. 10--Monica Moll had worked only a month as Ohio State University's public safety director when [...]

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Does your business need a security guard? 10 Signs that point to ‘Yes’

by Paul Chaney In Small Business Operations Small businesses are not exempt from crimes that take place on their premises. Some businesses, such as convenience stores, retail outlets and banks, are prime targets for theft, but any business can be the victim of illegal activity. Sporting events, festivals or any occasion where a large number of [...]

By |2016-12-13T20:40:34-05:00December 13th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Does your business need a security guard? 10 Signs that point to ‘Yes’

MILO Event at Iowa State University cancelled following last-minute security fee hike

By Charlie Nash MILO’s event at Iowa State University on December 9th has had to be cancelled after administrators raised the security fee at the last minute, leaving student organizers no time to raise the required funds. University president Steven Leath defended the late security fee hike last week, claiming that it was “standard practice,” before blaming [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:25:51-05:00December 10th, 2016|News|Comments Off on MILO Event at Iowa State University cancelled following last-minute security fee hike

Masked attacker and security officer who killed him worked for same company

EAGAN, Minn. - Police say the masked man that was killed by a security guard Monday worked for the same security company. http://www.wcnc.com/news/security-guard-kills-armed-attacker/367298777 KARE Staff , KARE 12:06 PM. EST December 09, 2016 EAGAN, Minn. - Police say the masked man that was killed by a security guard Monday worked for the same [...]

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ASIS International makes Enterprise Security Risk Management a global strategic priority

Alexandria, VA 2016-11-30 ​ASIS International (ASIS), the leading association for security management professionals worldwide, has named Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) a global strategic priority for the association and has committed to infusing its concepts into all programs and services.   Find out how YOU can become Certified Protection Officer with the IFPO!   Both [...]

By |2016-12-10T15:30:55-05:00December 10th, 2016|News|Comments Off on ASIS International makes Enterprise Security Risk Management a global strategic priority

4 Secrets of a Successful Physical Security Checklist

From IngramMicroAdvisor A physical security checklist is a relatively simple tool, but it can be a very effective way to ensure your customers receive the level of protection they need. Developing a useful, relevant checklist can help guide your initial visits with a new customer, positioning you for a successful project overall. Find out how [...]

By |2016-12-02T11:11:29-05:00December 2nd, 2016|News|Comments Off on 4 Secrets of a Successful Physical Security Checklist

Activists plan human shield against police and security at DAPL

Riot police confront demonstrators over the Dakota Access Pipeline. (image: The Intercept, 10/25/16)   An advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement is working with a Los Angeles screenwriter to assemble 2,000 veterans in North Dakota. The goal is a four-day protest action against law enforcement over the Dakota Access Pipeline. An “operations [...]

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