Private school in NYC are eager to increase the culture of safety within and around their walls. Thanks to a new grant from the City Council. Many children in New York City walk to and from school independently, creating a tremendous amount of foot traffic in the morning and at dismissal times. Grade school children […]
About 250,000 children attend over 800 private schools across New York City. Until recently these schools have had to pay out of pocket for their students’ rights to safety. Thanks to a recent innovative legal policy, the city will now be able to fund security guards at private schools. The policy goes into effect as […]
An old story about a security guard and a lesson. There was once a very wealthy man who purchased a prized and valuable horse. He was so thrilled by the animal that he could not bear to put him in a regular stable lest a thief be tempted to ride away with the spectacular horse. […]
Responsible multi-tasking: Security guards must divide their attention in many ways in order to monitor alarms and cameras while also checking credentials and conducting security checks of visitors and employees who wish to gain enter the workspace. They must compose regular observation reports, detain violators and interview witnesses if necessary. Always Alert: Most of the […]
Recent events have alerted the country to the dire need for top notch security at all times. When evaluating the security of one’s workplace, window bars are an interesting option in addition to a proper security system. There are a number of things to consider when deciding if window bars are right for your needs. […]
The Cincinnati Zoo made headlines recently when a young boy fell into the Gorilla World exhibit which housed 11 Lowland Silverback Gorillas. A 400 pound gorilla named Hambre dragged the boy through a mote filled with water. After the boy spent 10 minutes in the grasp of the large ape, the zoo’s security team shot […]
Dummy security cameras which can be bought online for just a few dollars and free shipping may seem like a good alternative to a complete security system. In truth, however, an experienced criminal can spot a fake camera and using one might have negative ramifications. Here are few things to keep in mind: Wiring – […]
Nearly half (45%) of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, according to a University of Scranton report released earlier this year. But even though so many people proclaim a desire to change, for whatever reasons, six months later 46% of them did not keep their resolve. The key, according to some psychologists, is to make a […]
In late September, 2014, a student ran through his Pittsburgh-area high school, stabbing and otherwise harming students and others with two knives. The assailant student injured 20 of his fellow students and, in addition, directly stabbed the chest of Jay Resetar, the school’s security guard, just inches under his heart. Notwithstanding his injuries, Resetar nonetheless […]
The right to protest is constitutional. At the same time, in order to preserve order and crowd control, local restrictions are placed on gatherings of large groups. Permits are often required, and the police are called upon for guardianship. The reason a protest needs protection is to prevent it from becoming dangerously overcrowded, inciting, or […]
