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Training Results in Everyday Heroics for Security Officers When an emergency occurs, whether it is a cardiac or first-aid emergency, or a natural disaster or workplace violence incident, the emergency responder who makes the difference between life and death is one who is well trained. When we consider those who train for these life-threatening situations as part of their careers, hospital staff, paramedics and police officers are the first to come to mind. But the first responders to many emergencies …
Access, Action and Attention - The Right Residential Security Team Gated communities and condominiums that employ security officer services understand that residential security goes above and beyond safety. Security personnel are the first impression of a residential property for homeowners and visitors. Points to consider when evaluating residential security: 1. Access Control that is Truly in Control - Monitoring access requires continual, uninterrupted vigilance. Too many security providers let …
Standardization: A Growing Trend in Healthcare Security Standardization of healthcare protocols and procedures is an established practice that helps create a safer and more affordable patient culture. Today, the standardization trend is expanding as healthcare facilities nationwide are realizing the benefits of creating uniformity in non-clinical services including physical security services. Why are more healthcare institutions opting to streamline and centralize their security officer services? …
Security Officer Engagement Stems from Opportunity By 2016, more than 655,000 individuals in the United States will have careers in the security services industry according to The Freedonia Group, a leading international business research company. These security professionals work around the clock to protect people and property in a variety of industries and settings. How can an organization help ensure that their security team is engaged and prepared to meet their needs? One area crucial to engagement is …
Manufacturing and Industrial Security: Make an Impact on Safety Safety is a serious topic that is common among many industries, but perhaps even more so at manufacturing and industrial sites where workplace injuries are a leading cause of lost work time. Having safety protocols in place is one way to prevent accidents, but they are only as effective as the people who know and use them. A quality contract security services provider can add value to manufacturing and industrial sites’ safety programs in a …
Education Security Planning Colleges and universities need to ensure their campuses are as safe as possible. But while the mission may be simple, developing the right approach is not. Institutions facing budget challenges are increasingly asking “how much risk is present and how much can we afford to pay to mitigate threats?” There is not one solution that will accommodate every campus. The measures you implement to keep your students and staff safe should incorporate many factors: • Police and/or …
Security's Emergency Response: Helping You Weather the Storm In emergency situations, a quality security program is a vital resource. Weather-related emergencies have been frequent and treacherous this season, even in parts of the country where winter storms are rare. It is important to have contingency plans, regardless of location, to ensure the safety of employees, the continuation of operations and a consistent security presence. Advance Preparations. Have a solid plan in place before an emergency …
Security Staffing RFP: Building a Partnership To enjoy a long-standing, trusted partnership with your security provider, it is important to initiate a transparent relationship right from the beginning. A well-planned RFP can help build this foundation. By soliciting the appropriate information and level of detail during the RFP process, you will create an apples-to-apples comparison of each provider, so there are no surprises once services begin. The goal should be to select the right provider the first …
Security Staffing RFP: Identify Cost and Value Selecting a security services provider is a crucial step and there are many factors to take into consideration when building an RFP. By taking the time to strategize and establish guidelines for what potential partners must include, you can ensure that you will have all the pertinent information you need to make a well-informed decision. While every RFP should be customized to an individual organization’s needs, as a strategic sourcing professional, here are …
Taking a Leadership Position on Hiring the Unemployed President Obama’s State of the Union address focused on a critical issue facing our nation – long term unemployment. This issue is of concern to business leaders and individuals alike. And, regardless of political beliefs, the support for this topic is resonating across America. I was honored to participate in President Obama’s forum for CEOs on long-term unemployment last week. The individuals who participated this forum at the White House are leaders …
