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UK security professionals praised for rescuing man from Thames

From Parliament -- Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle praised the actions of the security professionals who saved a man from the icy waters of the Thames. The BBC published a great story recently about two UK security officers and a CCTV control room operator who, through their heroic efforts, rescued a man who nearly [...]

By |2020-01-10T17:25:39-05:00January 10th, 2020|News|Comments Off on UK security professionals praised for rescuing man from Thames

ASIS: Offices create defensive challenges for active shooter preparation

​We can now add newspapers (or office spaces in general) to the long list of places that had formerly been thought of as unthinkable for attacks, but now must be examined as possibilities in terms of active shooter incidents. It seems more clear than ever that schools, churches, sports and concert arenas -- nearly everywhere [...]

By |2019-01-21T19:05:47-05:00January 21st, 2019|News|Comments Off on ASIS: Offices create defensive challenges for active shooter preparation

Pokemon Go app attracts crime, causes safety concerns

Pokemon Go is wildly popular, but that popularity has inevitably attracted criminals and unsuspecting victims. Pokemon Go is apparently the most popular app ever. But, along with it, there have been reports of crime -- both Pokemon players trespassing on private property, getting distracted while driving and also, those who would seek to [...]

By |2023-12-01T10:21:40-05:00July 26th, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Pokemon Go app attracts crime, causes safety concerns

Rio Olympics: Cops tell visitors “Welcome to Hell”

From Vice News: By Alan Hernández With just five weeks to go until the Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro's first responders are seeking to attract attention to their complaints about late paychecks and poor working conditions with a stark message for visitors.   Explore IFPO's security training to move up in your career  

By |2023-12-01T10:21:28-05:00June 29th, 2016|News|Comments Off on Rio Olympics: Cops tell visitors “Welcome to Hell”

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