Now that school has been underway for a few weeks, parents may have had the chance to glean more of a sense of the level of safety and security at their children’s schools. But sometimes parents are not even aware of the possible holes in a school security plan. Every parent should feel that their […]
You go with your family just to have a great time. You want safety to be a non-issue, and specifically you want your kids to be safe from harm. You want to roam around, unconcerned about potential child kidnappings, pocket theft, and certainly terrorist acts. It’s a candy land of opportunities for diversion, and you […]
In 1939 August 19th was designated as the official National Aviation Day by our 32nd president, Franklin Delanor Roosevelt. The proclamation directed all federal buildings to fly the US flag on that day as well as encouraged citezens to mark the day with activities that promote the interest of aviation. Considering how much aviation has […]
Americans are split on the Iran deal regarding developing nuclear weapons, signed by Iran, the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council—the United States, China, France, Russia, United Kingdom plus Germany), and the European Union, on July 14, 2015. Some Americans see the agreement as a force of diplomatic and pragmatic peace; others take it as […]
On the road again? Both highways and inner-city roads are often more trafficked during summertime due to vacationing and tourism. Likewise, parking lots are more regularly populated. And since this extra traffic is coming from non-locals, confusion and even bewilderment about directions and traffic rules can lead to more mayhem on the roads. Enter traffic […]
Headed out of town? Vacation times are notorious for attracting intruders. Here’s a Top 10 security checklist for any time you’ll be gone away from office or home for more than 24 hours. 1. Mail & Newspaper Delivery. Put your postal mail and newspaper delivery on hold. This way, potential intruders will not see a […]
Does a private security guard really need professional training, or can I just show them the ropes myself? Many small retailers, restaurant owners, and the like ponder this question. You might wonder, too. Here are the questions to ask in order to assess whether you need a private professional security guard. 1) Merchandise Value. What […]
During summertime, school buildings, community centers, and even some business places might close for some of the months off. Fair enough to close. The trouble is, during times of staff absence, security can be heavily compromised. How can your school, organization, or business stay secure if no one is around to keep an eye out? […]
At the most recent Cooperator’s Coop, Condo & Apartment Expo, ISSM was selected as one of the top 18 displays, each assessed by the “E3” system – Exhibiting Effectiveness Evaluation. But we’re not here to brag, we’re here to inform. So, what was it about ISSM’s display that stood out? Our patrol car. Patrol vehicles […]
Day camp and sleep-away camp are but a few weeks away. To even just apply to summer camp these days, you need to run around to (sometimes multiple) doctors to fill out the medical physical forms, a psychologist to ensure mental health stability, and the teachers to write a behavioral-okay recommendation. And once you know […]
