
Conducting Assessments to Mitigate Risk
Conducting risk assessments is critical to effective risk management strategies across all industries.

Conducting risk assessments is critical to effective risk management strategies across all industries.

Retail gang theft poses a significant challenge to the security and profitability of businesses worldwide. This organized form of theft involves coordinated efforts by groups of individuals to steal merchandise from retail establishments, often resulting in substantial financial losses and operational disruptions. In response to this growing threat, retailers must implement comprehensive security measures to safeguard their assets and ensure the safety of employees and customers.

We measure the success of our teams based on the types of interventions performed. In many companies today, security support can be fragmented with stakeholders from different divisions competing for the same limited resources. The task for many is to “hire quality security at a significant savings” which undervalues its impact and begins resourcing discussions

Workplace violence is on the rise across the country. As noted in the Department of Justice CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) Training Course, “Many believe schools are the most frequently attacked locations.” When combined, businesses, manufacturing, and other commerce locations make up fifty percent of locations attacked in 2000-2021 (Instructor Slide 19). In

Does your security at access control points implement X-ray and metal detector technology? You may be surprised that X-ray equipment is not a comprehensive solution. In 1970, x-ray screening of carry-on bags was implemented in airports to increase aviation security (Szyliowicz., & Zamparini, 2018). After the attacks on September 11, 2001, aviation security was restructured.

Does your security at access control points implement X-ray and metal detector technology? You may be surprised that X-ray equipment is not a comprehensive solution.