Every event like the shooting in Virginia Beach provides us with the ability to reflect on security. How can we better protect personnel? And how do we address access control? The article “Electronic Doors Obstructed Pursuit of Virginia Shooter, Police Say” appeared in both Campus Safety magazine as well as Security Sales & Integration magazine. You can read the original …
Friday was a very sad day for the city of Virginia Beach as well as our country. Yet another senseless and tragic mass shooting has taken place and has left us with many questions. Why did this happen? How did this happen? What could have been done to prevent this from happening? Hearts are broken and loved ones have been …
Protus3 has completed a Limited Scope Security Assessment of the Public Safety Department for Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Plymouth (BID-P). The project was awarded to Protus3 in November 2018. This security assessment examined various aspects of the existing security program. In conjunction with the requirements set forth by the Joint Commission, Protus3 reviewed the Security Management Plan to determine …
Chris Peterson and Tasha Dyson presented training at the 18th Annual BCBS Corporate Security Leadership Conference in Durham, NC. Tasha presented “Background and Social Media Investigations.” This program covered basic concepts and processes for conducting background investigations, including data sources and identifying information. The program covered address searches, criminal/civil record searches, credit reports, driving histories, and other searches common to …
Billy Green of Protus3 provided X-ray Screening Training at Goddard Space Flight Center. In this project, Protus3 developed, updated, and delivered screening training programs to security and receiving personnel in order to develop and refine perception, understanding, and skills in: The basic technology of explosives and the nomenclature and fusing of IED devices relevant to the threat The physical characteristics …
Protus3 presented three training classes that have been approved for 6.00 hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) by the North Carolina State Bar. Courses and their descriptions are listed below. Managing Aggressive Behavior and Workplace Violence for Law Offices presented by Christine L. Peterson, CPP, ISP This continuing legal education course provides format, structure, and information to students such that …
Protus3 was excited to invite four students from the Wake STEM Early College High School into the office for a day of Job Shadowing. This is one of the best ways to learn and gain experience all while making connections with professionals. The students were specifically interested in Forensic Science, IT Technology, Cyber Security, and Criminal Investigating. Our experts showed …
Tasha Dyson presented Background Investigations: 7 Questions to Consider at the Cary Chamber of Commerce Business of Women luncheon. The Business of Women luncheon hosts approximately 70 women in a variety of roles in most industries. This presentation covers some of the questions companies should be asking – both inside the company and to their background investigation service provider. Some …
Protus3 attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Oak City Cares. For this project, Protus3 provided Wake County with design and project management services for new electronic security devices. The new electronic security for the interior space was typical of similar projects throughout Wake County. Due to the location and type of facility, another key element in this design were the …
Kevin McQuade has made it official. It is with a sad heart but warm wishes we announce that our friend and colleague has stepped into retirement as of March 29, 2019. With 12 years at Protus3 (and formerly Risk Management Associates, Inc.), Kevin has been an outstanding addition to our team. He was a very dedicated consultant to our clients. …