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Analyses of workplace violence events, plus insights and tips to keep your people and assets better protected.

The Rising Threat of Domestic Extremists

The Rising Threat of Domestic Extremists

Five short years ago, the threat landscape looked very different. Informed by decades of tragic incidents and mountains of valuable intel, federal authorities were predominantly focused on identifying and thwarting lone wolves operating in allegiance to Islamist...

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The Corporate Responsibility for Employee Security

The Corporate Responsibility for Employee Security

While the requirements of certain industries present more challenges than others, employee safety and security are critical concerns for all types of organizations. But due to the ever-increasing threat of workplace violence (WPV), addressing personnel safety has...

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Did You Hear That? Recognizing the Sound of Gunfire

Did You Hear That? Recognizing the Sound of Gunfire

BANG! What was that? A balloon? A backfiring car? Or was it…gunfire? In a world where active shooter incidents can begin in an instant and end just as quickly recognizing gunfire can give citizens, students, and employees the split-second advantage they may need to...

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The UVA Shooting & the Crisis After the Crisis

The UVA Shooting & the Crisis After the Crisis

Five minutes or less – that’s how quickly 70% of active shooter incidents end, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Security and risk management leaders rightly focus most of their efforts on preventing and responding to active or potential threats –...

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Pathway to Violence: Ignore the Signs at Your Own Peril

Pathway to Violence: Ignore the Signs at Your Own Peril

We see it time and time again. The warning signs are all there: social separation, erratic behavior, veiled or overt threats, and more. These warning signs are indicators that an individual may be on “the pathway to violence,” a trend of behavioral changes that often...

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