During “normal” times the police generally control the masses because the masses allow that control. Or to put it another way, the public allows law enforcement to do their jobs. Thus the delicate balance and fragile trust relationship is born. These are not normal times! Just consider that within the framework of racial strife, societal unrest, police misconduct, political polarization …
A Delicate Balance, part 1 – Police Service
Where is a cop when you need one? The answer depends on where you live. Data reported by law enforcement agencies to the FBI depict a wide variation in the size of departments across the nation. Despite what you may hear or have read, there is no national standard for how many police officers a department needs or any type of …
Layered Security and COVID-19
At Protus3, we take great pride in helping our clients identify risks and develop practical and sound strategies to manage, mitigate, and leverage those risks. Usually those risks involve insider or outsider threats carried out by persons with nefarious intent. The threats come in various forms – overt and plainly visible (think intruder) or covert and not plainly evident (think …
Why Ignore Physical Security?
One thing that has always amazed me is how so many companies choose not to put a sound physical security solution in place. Don’t get me wrong – I understand that there is a cost. Many companies simply cannot afford to devote money to a security program when they need the money elsewhere. With that said, having security systems in …
What is Your Security Culture?
These two signs provide the same basic security advice. What makes them different? The culture of the organization. The sign on the left appears in parking decks owned by the City of Raleigh. Similar signs are found in other municipal, government, and public parking lots and decks. “Lock-Take-Hide” is a good, quick reminder to protect vehicles and property in parking …
BID-P Project Completed
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 …
Sarasota County Administration Building System Assessment
Protus3 completed a Security Assessment of the Sarasota County Administration Building. The objective was to obtain a “snapshot” view of the state of security at the Administrative Building, identify gaps in the current security program, and develop a Master Plan that Sarasota County can implement in a cost effective and efficient manner. Sarasota County awarded the project to Protus3 in …
NCDBA Women’s Innovation and Leadership Forum
Christine Peterson presented “What is Integrated Security and Why Does it Matter to You?” at the North Carolina Defense Business Association (NCDBA) Women’s Innovation and Leadership Forum. An integrated security program operates best when the business and security processes work together in harmony. Starting from the ground up, this presentation addresses creating a solid foundation that facilitates your company’s mission, …
Protus3 Awarded Security Consulting Project for OhioHealth
Protus3 will provide security consulting services for OhioHealth. Protus3 will assist with facility and operational physical security improvements. First, Protus3 will meet with key personnel and conduct observations of operations and procedures. The project will also include a limited review and assessment of the existing physical security features. Protus3 will also review the current level of facility “hardening”. Using the …
Integrated Security at Rotary Club of Crabtree
Chris Peterson presented “What is Integrated Security and Why Does it Matter to You?” at the Rotary Club of Crabtree. An integrated security program operates best when the business and security processes work together in harmony. Starting from the ground up, this presentation addresses creating a solid foundation that facilitates your company’s mission, while integrating and operating a security program …