Many of the decisions made in the interest of protecting people are knee-jerk reactions that follow horrifying incidents. Each incident forms the basis for physical changes to facilities that would...... Read More
In the days following violent incidents such as school shootings or workplace violence, there’s a lot of analysis. Most often, it’s built around trying to find a cause or an explanation for whateve...... Read More
Every time there’s a shooting at a school or a workplace, the arguments begin. We need more police officers stationed in the buildings. We need to arm teachers or encourage employees to carry handg...... Read More
Because I run a background screening company, you might be surprised when I confess that there’s a huge inherent flaw in background screening. The flaw isn’t in our services or our people, both of...... Read More
Security isn't a door, a lock, a guard, an alarm, or a gun. It's a state of mind, a philosophy, and a strategy that says the people for whom you're responsible will not only be safe from a variety ...... Read More
From an early age, we're taught to be nice to people and give them the benefit of the doubt. If you're responsible for the safety of your organization's employees and premises, that's a lesson you...... Read More
The last time you interviewed for a job, you probably spent your time focusing on responsibilities, compensation and benefits. You probably didn't even think of something more important: would work...... Read More
Hiring the right people has always been a challenge, and it's especially difficult in a low-unemployment environment. Yet that hasn't stopped some state and local governments from doing their best ...... Read More
As the world sees more small-scale terrorist attacks, some employers worry about their places of business becoming targets. The odds are much larger that they'll face a different kind of terror: on...... Read More
In November, Devin Patrick Kelley killed 26 members of a small-town Texas church and wounded 20 others. Even if you're good about checking applicant backgrounds, you might have hired him without...... Read More
