In order to be effective, physical safety in schools has to be more than superficial. For example, more than 90% of all US schools have access control. People can’t just wander in off the street without showing ID, being monitored and checked in, and so on. That’s terrific. But once …
Another successful trade show is officially in the books! Over 3,000 attendees were brought together in Boston for the 2022 ASHE Annual Conference, including healthcare facility managers, engineers, architects, designers, constructors, infection control specialists, and others. While there, they learned about new developments in their field, networked with others, and …
When it comes to employee protection, convenience store security has long been a particular area of concern. Varying needs and evolving concerns present unique challenges, requiring business owners and security professionals to regularly assess the efficiency of existing safety designs. Whether you’re an architect planning a bullet-resistant barrier project or …
Every business has unique security needs and objectives that dictate their approach to office safety. Whether your organization decides to focus on high-tech upgrades such as biometric access control devices and visitor management systems, low-tech options like bulletproof glass, or a combination of the two, it’s best to be prepared …
Safety and security are increasingly top-of-mind for U.S. retailers—and with good reason. In a February 2021 presentation for ISC Security and the jewelry store trade group JCK Pro, Rob Reiter, co-founder of the Storefront Safety Council, noted that even for high-end retail “the notion that safe and secure is no …
With over 12,000 registrations and 15,000 attendees, AIA 2022 was unquestionably a hit. Conference goers flocked to Chicago for the first in-person conference since 2019, excitedly attempting to fit as much into their busy four days as possible. Attendees had the opportunity to take several architectural tours around the city, …
While generally thought to be less risky, retail job fatalities account for roughly a third of all workplace fatalities, with the most common cause of death being homicide. In our blog post Retail Security Solutions And Workplace Violence Trends In 2021 we look at these trends in-depth, with our CEO …
Tesla’s Cybertruck was celebrated for its ’90s cyberpunk aesthetic, innovative EV technology, and “bulletproof” construction. But it’s best remembered for its 2019 unveiling, when a Tesla employee attempting to demonstrate the truck’s bulletproof construction smashed two of the “Armor Glass” windows live on stage: For context, you can watch the …
While most municipal retrofits can be done overnight or during off-hours, the design, approval, and permitting stages can make a project feel like it’s dragging on far too long. With a little preparation, you can prevent hiccups that botch budgets and delay your municipal building security project. This video takes …