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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...
Don’t Try to Be a Hero – A Safer Approach to Stop Shoplifting
Increased stress and increased prices. It’s a volatile combination that has led, in part, to an increased incidence of shoplifting around the globe. In the United States alone, reports of shoplifting rose by more than 26% in 2022, according to Loss Prevention Magazine...
Thoughts on the 10-Year Anniversary of Sandy Hook
From TPOP's Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer, William F. Flynn. On Dec. 14, 2012, I was attending a luncheon meeting of operational components at the US Department of Homeland Security. We all started receiving messages about a mass shooting at an elementary...
Trio of Midwest Grocery Chains Adds ‘The Power of Preparedness’ to Employee Training
Active shooter preparedness and response training is a necessity for food retailers. FMI and TPOP collaborate with FMI members to improve industry safety and security.
Is Violence in Our Future? Most Americans Think So.
According to a new survey, a disturbing 4 in 10 Americans think it’s at least “somewhat likely” they will be victimized by gun violence in the next five years.
In The Event: How De-Escalation Training Can Aid Venue Security
Americans are stressed. Whether it’s daily concerns about finances and family, or broader grievances about the state of the world, mental health is in decline. In some cases, these feelings are manifesting as violent acts in schools or in the workplace. But for...
Run-Hide-Fight, Part 1: Assessment and Avoidance
Learn the basics of Run, Hide, Fight to minimize violence and survive an active shooter.
Pay Now or Pay Later: The Cost of Workplace Violence
It takes a lot to run a business. It takes even more to run one successfully. And on top of the daily challenges of simply meeting the bottom line, companies big and small face a laundry list of security threats that can affect that bottom line as well. Cyber...
School Violence: Learn the Signs and Take Action
Prepared for the new school year? Aside from new pens, pencils, bookbags, tablets and more, are you sure you, your kids, or your school are fully prepared? Sadly, with shootings now an annual reality in today’s America, back-to-school prep also means learning to...