As sporting venues continue to welcome fans at full capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic, security personnel are facing a slew of new problems, including staffing shortages and poor fan behavior. There have been numerous incidents of unruly fans crossing the line at NBA playoff games, MLB games, and more. But how can stadiums combat this … Continued
Read MoreThe tradeoffs between security and privacy have always been a delicate dance in free societies. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution set the tone for search and seizure laws, which have been implemented in a similar fashion across democracies worldwide. Obviously, these are matters of law – but they also confirm how privacy (or, … Continued
Read MoreIt’s important that we as an industry, and as a society, are constantly working toward removing bias in how we treat each other. A quick glance at human history teaches us that this is a long and often painful road, but progress is being made. In our industry of physical security, we have a unique … Continued
Read MoreA little over a year ago when COVID-19 was at its peak in some places, 72% of respondents in a Seton Hall survey said they would not attend sports games until the development of a vaccine. Well, the COVID-19 vaccines are here and easily accessible for most people across the U.S. That means – the … Continued
Read MoreIt’s no secret that heightened security at major sporting venues, concert arenas, airports, and other major public areas is a non-negotiable these days. The public is more aware than ever of the security risks that come with being in large public spaces, especially since there is no shortage of news stories about international terror threats … Continued
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic pushed our coverage into unforeseen directions as we reported on how the security industry grappled with new challenges.
Read MoreEarly threat detection can help employers get ahead of a potential workplace incident, and listening to employees about their troubles ensures safety in the long term.
Read MoreAs flu season approaches and coronavirus continues, Halloween will see a drawback in in-person festivities. Here's what to expect.
Read MoreDespite being hailed as a public health necessity, contact tracing has come up against a swathe of difficulties, from reaching people to lags in testing to politicization.
Read MoreProponents of removing police from schools say that police criminalize student behavior, while opponents say that this might deprive schools of a valuable line of defense.
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