On September 21, 2016, Russell Gilmore and Christine Peterson attended the third annual Security Summit put on by the NCMS Carolina Chapter and RED DART. Keynote speakers at this event included Secretary Frank Perry, NC Department of Public Safety, Michael J. “Mike” Rogers, CNN National Security Commentator and former U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 8th congressional district, and Frank W. Abagnale, …
As many of you are aware, especially those of you in the Raleigh/RTP area, there was an event this past Saturday at Crabtree Valley Mall that many believe to have been gunfire. While the investigation into what occurred is still ongoing, the general consensus from mall-goers was “this sounds bad, we need to escape.” Kathryn Hare, a member of the …
Raleigh, N.C. — Raleigh police are combing through evidence, including 911 calls and security tapes, from Crabtree Valley Mall in an effort to determine what happened Saturday afternoon in the food court. The sound of gunfire inside sparked panic and sent everyone running out of the mall with their hands up. “I would rather see people run than not run,” …
Designing and specifying locking hardware for access control type doors has always been a challenge. In most cases interior doors – typically wood or hollow metal – can be equipped with an electric mortise or electric cylindrical lock. Exterior doors with mullions or store fronts are normally equipped with electrified panic devices, either rim style or vertical rods. Both of …
It will be days, weeks, and years before we know all the details that lead up to and enabled a young man in Florida to commit the deadliest US mass shooting to date at Pulse nightclub. As a security consulting, design, and investigative company, we will let the media, government, and activists do what they do best and we will …
The IAHSS Foundation just released the 2016 Healthcare Crime Survey Report. This report uses the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report definitions (U.S.) and the Criminal Code Definitions (Canada) to ensure consistency for events reported. The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety – Foundation (IAHSS Foundation) was established to foster and promote the welfare of the public through educational and research …
Digital evidence provided by computer forensics can yield amazing results: find deleted materials, recover lost documents, establish a timeline of events, expose intentions, uncover crimes, and others. The breadth and depth of the field will only continue to grow as electronic devices proliferate into every aspect of life. As the demand for forensic experts, tools, and resources has increased, the …
Reputation equals funding: For many years researchers have investigated the influence of reputation on a university’s ability to raise capital. The general consensus is that even while reputation remains mercurial, its effect is hard to overstate. The better the reputation, the better the funding. As a result, many universities have begun to divert more resources towards what some scholars are …
I am not a computer techie, just an average computer, smart phone, and iPad user. I use the Internet for email, word searches, research, and of course the occasional shopping experience. Have you ever wondered: what is the Dark Web? I must admit I am a bit curious. Could it be that bad to just Google the words “Dark Web” …
During the last several years, we have seen many companies expanding within their own organization or through mergers and acquisitions. Growth of any kind challenges the expansion of systems utilized within the company or organization, such as network infrastructure, payroll systems, and other technology. One area that is always a challenge is the security systems that protect the organization. Card …