WRAL: Security Measures Not Foolproof, Consultant Says

Amanda StricklandBackground Investigation, Crisis Management Planning, News, Security Program Development, Workplace Violence

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Proprietary versus Contract Officers

Billy Gordon Green, Jr. M.Ed., CPP, CHSSecurity Program Development

The human component of an integrated security plan can be in one or more of several forms. These forms become choices that need to be addressed depending on the mission, environment, culture, population, and security philosophy of the organization and specifically the site to be protected. Basically, there are only two organizational relationships for the security officer. A proprietary officer …

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Uniformed versus Non-Uniformed Officers

Billy Gordon Green, Jr. M.Ed., CPP, CHSSecurity Program Development, Training

The human component of an integrated security plan can be in one or more of several forms. These forms become choices that need to be addressed depending on the mission, environment, culture, population, and security philosophy of the organization and specifically the site to be protected. Whether or not to put security personnel in a distinctive uniform is one of …

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Security in the Office – A Checklist

Christine L. Peterson, CPP, ISPSecurity Program Development, Theft, Embezzlement, and Fraud, Training

How is your security? The following checklist illustrates the necessary aspects of security that must be addressed for a secure environment. Comply with and support your company’s safety and security program and regulations, and insist that others do the same. Protect wallets, keys, purses, and other personal valuables on the job. This especially includes smartphones and tablets. Challenge strangers in …

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Lock Your Computer

Amanda StricklandTraining

The other day I was in an office, and the receptionist had walked away from her desk. It was obvious that she had not logged out of or locked her computer. She was gone for quite a while, and fortunately no one else entered the area or went up to the desk while she was gone. We all need to …

Security Guard Drawing his Weapon

Armed Versus Unarmed Security Officers

Billy Gordon Green, Jr. M.Ed., CPP, CHSSecurity Program Development

The human component of an integrated security plan can be in one or more of several forms. These forms become choices that need to be addressed depending on the mission, environment, culture, population, and security philosophy of the organization and specifically the site to be protected. In this context, the term “armed” is intended to mean “equipped with firearms and …

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Be Aware

Amanda StricklandNews, Workplace Violence

Without knowing the complete picture about the incident at Clackamas Shopping Center in Oregon, what can we learn? It’s a reminder of the importance of being aware of your surroundings. People shouldn’t live in fear but instead think in terms of being prepared. Two things we should all consider anywhere we visit are: “where can I take shelter?” and “how …

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Government Files First Criminal Charges In BP Oil Spill

Amanda StricklandCompliance, Computer Forensics

As businesses have evolved and grown, so have the ways we communicate. It is no longer as simple as a letter, meeting, or a phone call. We send emails, have video chats, communicate with instant messages, and send text messages at an exponential rate. Have you ever stopped to consider how your company would respond to a preservation letter or …

Jury Says Virginia Tech Negligent

Billy Gordon Green, Jr. M.Ed., CPP, CHSNews

Emergency plans are for doing – not just for having. This recent verdict underlines an important discrepancy between the letter and intent of both the Clery requirements for campus warnings and emergency warning best practices and the way these procedures are implemented in reality in some crisis situations. No matter how comprehensive and well founded an emergency plan is or …

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Don’t Click that Link!

Christine L. Peterson, CPP, ISPSecurity Program Development, Training

NCMS (National Classification Management Society) is a society that provides training and guidance to private sector firms who are industrial contractors to the federal government on classified contracts. As a member of the national organization and the Carolinas Chapter, RMA has access to some excellent and timely training. “Don’t Click That Link!” came from another member and is a good …