suspicious bag

See Something. Say Something. Then What?

Amanda StricklandTraining

We all have heard at one time or another “If you see something say something.” It’s a way for the public to observe and report suspicious activity that may be an indicator of recent crimes or future crimes. The opportunity came for me to say something at a fast food restaurant in a busy section of town. While pulling into …

plan, protect, prosper

Prevention or Mitigation: Which Do You prefer?

Christine L. Peterson, CPP, ISPCompliance, News

How important is a security program? The first role of any organization’s leadership is the protection of the organization. In higher education, reputation is an institution’s greatest asset. Reputation attracts the talent – students, faculty/staff, business collaboration, and academic and non-academic recruitment. Reputation also attracts the resources – research, innovation, donors/investors, and funding. As security consultants, we have seen organizations …

Campus Safety article about Penn State fine

Dept. of Ed Levies $2.4M Clery Act Fine Against Penn State Over Sandusky Case

Christine L. Peterson, CPP, ISPCompliance, News

It appears that the Department of Education (ED) is prepared to assess Penn State the largest Clery Act fine to date. Read the entire article here. Not only is the fine larger than other fines we have seen assessed, it is exponentially larger. What does this mean for the many other institutions that are currently under investigation or will be …

Baylor University headline

What Can We Learn From Baylor University?

Amanda StricklandCompliance, Security Program Development, Training

The Dallas Morning News recently published an article entitled “Sex assault reports at Baylor nearly quadrupled in 2015, report says”. Read the full article here. What can we learn from Baylor University? If campus leaders do not set the example and provide the necessary resources, it is nearly impossible to engage the population in a comprehensive and effective manner. A …

Stop. Think. Connect.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – Week 4

Amanda StricklandIntellectual Property, News, Training

NCSAM Week 4 – Resources The National Cyber Security Alliance, the other STOP. THINK. CONNECT. ™ founding organizations and many of our partners have created resources, ranging from tip sheets to posters to videos and more, to help you stay safer and more secure online and better protect your personal information. All of these resources are free to use, download …

Stop. Think. Connect.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – Week 3

Amanda StricklandIntellectual Property, News, Training

Keep a Clean Machine A STOP.THINK.CONNECT. sub-campaign designed to help everyone understand the importance of protecting Internet-connected devices from malware and infections – especially malware that connects your devices with botnets. Keeping your Internet-connected devices free from malware and infections makes the Internet safer for you and more secure for everyone. The Keep a Clean Machine campaign is an ongoing …

Workplace Violence Prevention and Mitigation

Violence in the workplace is more common than many believe – and it is also often predictable and preventable. Perpetrators of workplace violence almost always reveal warning signs long before an incident occurs. When key personnel know how to recognize these signs and take appropriate measures early, a tragedy can be avoided. Over the years, effective workplace violence prevention and …

Location of Persons

Are you trying to locate a missing person, serve a legal document, locate a debtor, locate a witness, locate your client who missed a hearing, or locate someone who has skipped out on a financial obligation? Protus3 investigators have access to data and sources that assist us in determining the location of persons and assets you are seeking. Here are a …

Comprehensive Investigative Agreement

Successful litigation depends upon having complete facts and credible evidence. What can Protus3 do for you? Protus3 works with outside and in-house counsel to investigate matters and gather critical information needed to support civil and criminal cases. We gather and analyze evidence using proven investigative techniques to uncover all facts while preserving evidence admissible for court. Protus3 is a security …