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Have a startup or small company? You need to look into physical security

From Protection Circle: This article is intended for non-security professionals who are looking for advice on how to get a physical security program started.   OK, you’ve gotten to the point where your organization needs to employ some physical security measures. Now, for most small companies, startups, VCs, foundations and family offices, having to deal [...]

By |2019-09-13T08:22:05-04:00September 13th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Have a startup or small company? You need to look into physical security

Security officer strike planned in Detroit could affect several downtown buildings

From PrivateOfficerNews.org: Security guards working for a firm hired by Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock to guard his downtown Detroit buildings voted on Monday to strike for $15 per hour wages and a path to unionization. The employees have yet to walk off the job, though they may in the coming days if a deal isn’t reached [...]

By |2019-06-18T06:45:28-04:00June 18th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Security officer strike planned in Detroit could affect several downtown buildings

Naked man jumps into shark tank in Canada — security officers urge him to get out

TORONTO CA October 17 2018 – Police say a man who stunned patrons and staff at a popular Toronto aquarium when he stripped naked, hopped a security barrier and jumped into a large shark tank is wanted in connection with an earlier assault. The man spent several minutes swimming in the tank with sand tiger [...]

By |2018-10-18T06:30:47-04:00October 18th, 2018|News|Comments Off on Naked man jumps into shark tank in Canada — security officers urge him to get out

Homeless accuse Boston TD Garden security of abuse

Former TD Garden security officer Rene Norestant Jr., half Michael Hathaway’s age and 110 pounds heavier, allegedly shoved Hathaway from behind into the exit door, punched or shoved him, then grabbed his cane and struck his head. By Evan Allen, Nicole Dungca and Jan Ransom BOSTON GLOBE STAFF  JANUARY 19, 2017 Michael Hathaway didn’t [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:32:52-05:00January 21st, 2017|News|Comments Off on Homeless accuse Boston TD Garden security of abuse

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