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International Conflict Raises Security Concerns at Home Between November 24 and December 2, six letter bombs were discovered at high-profile targets in Spain according to law enforcement, including Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid and other government offices. A Ukrainian employee at Ukraine’s embassy in Madrid was injured in an explosion after handling a letter addressed to Serhil Pohoreltsev, Ukraine’s ambassador to Spain. One of the six letter bombs was uncovered and …
Bomb Dog Spotlight: Corrie and Reggae They say when you meet the right person, you know. That’s true for Corrie Lives who met her person, Justin, while they were both serving in local law enforcement in Ohio. It just so happens that Corrie also has another love in her life – her canine partner and best friend, Reggae. We caught up with the Ohio native and Enhanced Protection Services canine lead hander just a few weeks before her wedding (She didn’t seem stressed at all, which is why she works in …
2023 What to Watch in the Threat Landscape Organizations faced a broad range of security challenges in 2022, from the rise of active and mass shooter incidents to continued concerns surrounding Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). These realities serve as important context for security professionals as we anticipate the threat spectrum for the year ahead. How can lessons of the past guide and help inform decision making and readiness? In this three-part blog series, we will examine three of today’s …
2023 What to Watch in the Threat Landscape – Active Shooter Incidents As we continue our blog series focusing on three primary threats facing security professionals in the year ahead, we cannot ignore the rising statistics surrounding active shooter incidents. The FBI reports that the number of incidents in 2021 represents a 52.5% increase over the prior year and a 96.8% increase from 2017. Of the 61 incidents, more than half occurred in areas of commerce, although incidents in open areas, educational …
Bomb Dog Spotlight: Claudia & Wyatt III One recent night on the way to work, Enhanced Protection Services Canine Handler Claudia Gelzer spotted an abandoned dog in distress on New York City’s Belt Parkway. Without thinking twice, she pulled over to see how she might help. Fitz, aptly named after the looming JFK International Airport in the distance that evening, has since been nursed back to health and now is well assimilated into Claudia’s family. This touching story illustrates Claudia’s steadfast …
2023 What to Watch in the Threat Landscape – Rising Crime Our blog series focusing on top security concerns for the year ahead concludes by taking a closer look at solutions to address the ongoing rise in crime across most major U.S. cities. The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) released its mid-year 2022 crime report, examining crime data from 29 cities. Their findings point to a continued high rate of violent crime which requires ongoing diligence and the expansion of security strategies with proven …
Detection Dog Spotlight: Mike and Drago On a recent patrol sweep of a west coast hospital emergency department, Enhanced Protection Services Canine Handler Michael Garcia noticed an unattended backpack. Immediately, he and his German Shepherd partner, Drago, approached the bag for a search and cleared the suspicious item within seconds. The team is a valuable addition to the hospital’s layered security plan and a proactive response to the rise in violence, particularly active shooter incidents, across …
Detection Dog Spotlight: Justin and Cigan Whe n the “shots fired” call came through the radio from mall security dispatch, Enhanced Protection Services handler Justin Stein and his canine partner, Cigan, sprang into action. They immediately responded to the incident scene, working in collaboration with local first responders and on-site security personnel to secure the area and clear shoppers from the mall safely while law enforcement pursued the suspect. The team conducted a follow-up search through …
Paws Up for Fitness – 3 Key Areas to Keep Our Canines Healthy We love our dogs and we want them to live long, healthy lives. While they come in all shapes, sizes and personalities, every dog needs to be fit – mind, body and spirit. In honor of National Canine Fitness Month, we’re taking a look at some ways we can promote a healthy lifestyle for our best friends. Mind Mental fitness is extremely important for dogs to be happy and well adjusted. Just like the rest of us, dogs do not like being bored, …
Detection Dog Spotlight: Nate and Bane Following his high school graduation, on his 18th birthday, Nate Beckstrand joined his local fire company. He was a firefighter for five years in Nevada and Utah and considered it a privilege to serve the families in those communities. During that time, Nate had an opportunity to collaborate with the arson team for a first-hand look at the incredible sniffing capabilities of a canine. “Looking back, this was when I first became interested in canine handling. At a …
