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Analyses of workplace violence events, plus insights and tips to keep your people and assets better protected.
PERSPECTIVE: Mass Shootings Are a Homeland Security Risk
The daily news is chilling; the litany of gun violence well known and starkly reflected in communities across the nation. In the first half of 2022, we have the unimaginable killing of elementary school-age children in Uvalde, Texas, the targeted shooting of Black...
TPOP Co-founder Bill Flynn Participates in Active Assailant Seminar with The Food Industry Association (FMI)
An active shooter’s goal is to kill as many people as possible in a short time period. Thus, these attackers often choose targets with reduced security and high density of people. Organizations that strive to be welcoming venues for the public – such as grocery stores...
How to Navigate the “Crisis After the Crisis”
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 203 mass shootings in the United States in 2022. That’s an average of 40 shootings a month. Recently, shootings occurred in Buffalo, New York, at a supermarket on May 14th, and another on May 15th at a church in...
The Power of Preparedness Introduces Workplace Violence Training Segment Regarding the Homeless
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest, and economic uncertainty, Americans are dealing with elevated levels of stress and emotions. This includes the homeless. Utility field workers, who are already experiencing an increase in violence, may encounter violence...
How to Manage Interactions with the Homeless
Do you or your utilities employees work in the field? By the very nature of their duties, field workers sometimes interact with the homeless. Homelessness is a complex social issue that can elicit many emotions, but we recommend that field workers practice using...
Recognizing Gunfire
You just heard a loud bang; now what? Should you assume it’s something harmless like a balloon pop or a backfiring car? Or should you take it more seriously and kick in your action plan? Recognizing gunfire could save your life. Active shooter incidents usually...
Why Personalized Training is Better for Everyone
Browsing workplace violence preparedness (WPV) training for your workplace? Want to give your employees skills on situational awareness, verbal de-escalation, and active shooter readiness? Are you looking for training that caters specifically to your industry? You...
The Need for Workplace Violence Training and Risk Mitigation
What do you think is your company’s greatest threat? Cybersecurity? Turnover? A survey from Pinkerton states the top threat for corporate businesses is workplace violence. What is Workplace Violence? Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against...
Active Shooter Training is Not “One and Done”
Do you provide active shooter preparedness training for your employees? When was the last time it was updated? It’s important that your active shooter preparedness training is regularly updated with the latest information. Updated training can inform your staff about...