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VETOED: Virginia General Assembly Passes Requirements for Workplace Violence Prevention
On March 7, 2025, Virginia’s General Assembly passed House Bill 1919 (HB 1919), mandating that employers with 100 or more employees develop, implement, and maintain a workplace violence policy by January 1, 2027.
Leading With Empathy to Reduce Homeless Loitering Around Retail and Food Service Locations
Retail stores, grocery outlets, convenience stores, and restaurants are increasingly challenged by homeless individuals loitering near their properties. Security and asset protection professionals must address safety risks, operational disruptions, guest comfort, and...
The Impact of Retail Theft and Violence in 2024
Retailers are facing an unprecedented surge in theft and violence, with shoplifting losses increasing by 90% since 2019 and concerns growing over organized theft and incidents related to homelessness. In response, 71% of retailers are investing more in workplace...
Best Practices for Responding to an Active Shooter in a Warehouse Environment
Tragic events like the one that took place in this Aurora, IL warehouse facility necessitate specific training and preparation to minimize the risk to employees. In the unfortunate event of an active shooter incident, warehouse employees face distinct challenges due...
The Power of Preparedness Partners with Sentinel Security to Provide Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Solution for CA, NY State Compliance
Recent laws in California (SB-553) and New York (Retail Worker Safety Act) require businesses to develop workplace violence prevention plans and provide employee training to prevent violence, reduce risk, and prepare employees for potential conflict. The Power of...
3 Quick Tips to Help Make Your Visit to the Polling Station a Safe One
Though certainly influenced by the lingering presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 an astonishing 70% of the more than 150 million votes received were cast before election day. This year, more than 55 million votes have already been cast as of last Wednesday...
How to Comply With New Workplace Violence Prevention Laws in New York and California
As of July 1, 2024, things have changed in the world of workplace violence (WPV) prevention. That's the day California Senate Bill 553 went into effect. Signed into law in September 2023, SB553 now requires employers across the Golden State “to develop and implement a...
TPOP and NRF Partner to Reduce Workplace Violence in Retail Industry
National Retail Federation Partners with The Power of Preparedness to Enhance Retail Safety and Security Training WASHINGTON, October 9, 2024 – The National Retail Federation (NRF) today announced a new collaboration with The Power of Preparedness (TPOP), a provider...
The Preparedness Playbook: Developing Law Enforcement Relationships
September is National Preparedness Month and organizations across the country—like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Ready.gov—are raising public...