As reported previously, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB1919 which would have put in place a broad range of requirements for employers to develop, implement, and maintain workplace violence prevention measures. But on March 24, 2025, Governor Glenn Youngkin...
Executive Summary Workplace violence (WPV) poses a significant financial and operational threat to businesses, particularly in frontline industries like food service, food retail, and retail, where employees are vulnerable to customer aggression, robberies, and other...
In retail, food retail, and food service industries, employees face a range of potential threats, from shoplifting and fraud to verbal aggression and physical violence. While technology like cameras and alarms play a role in deterring crime, one of the most effective...
UPDATED: This bill has been vetoed. Read the updates here. 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...
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...