In this time of continued social unrest and gun violence, organizations are accelerating their strategies to better secure their facilities and surrounding premises to prevent tragedies and mass casualty events. This includes professional sports teams and venues, who have a responsibility to keep thousands of people safe – hence the need to keep weapons out. … Continued
Read MoreFor our latest episode of Talking Physical Security, Patriot One CEO Peter Evans spoke with Dr. Lou Marciani, director and co-founder of Innovation Institute for Fan Experience (IIFX) Global, an organization dedicated to being the next great leap in, and trusted authority to, providing exceptional fan experience. Peter and Lou discussed how much the … Continued
Read MoreDuring our most recent Talking Physical Security webinar, Peter Evans talked with Walter Gunn, director of safety and security at Tachi Palace Casino Resort, about their implementation of Patriot One’s weapons screening solution and his plans for the future. Walter also discussed his tips and recommendations for other casinos who are thinking about introducing a … Continued
Read MoreThe social unrest that continues to grow nationwide is now becoming more common in the workplace, with random acts of violence and more weapons incidents amongst disgruntled employees. Recent conversations with retail and manufacturing customers reveal that these companies are having, on average, one fight per week in the workplace, with rising concerns that these … Continued
Read MoreOur CEO, Peter Evans, recently glanced into his crystal ball to predict what the physical security industry can expect in 2022 – and beyond. His insights were featured in a number of publications, including Campus Safety Magazine, Security Magazine and VMBlog. Here, we’ll recap what he discussed. Fan Misbehavior Will Escalate We’ve seen the … Continued
Read MoreAs 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
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