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The Role of Network Security Analytics
Craig Badrick: Jan 6, 2020 2:41:59 PM
Security analytics leverage principles of big data to improve security — both physical security and network security.
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Craig Badrick: Jan 6, 2020 2:41:59 PM
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An American-Made Surveillance System
Tony Ridzyowski: Dec 19, 2019 3:04:43 PM
In light of recent concerns about foreign surveillance cameras entering government buildings, CIOs would be wise to do the necessary research when...
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2019 Lone Worker Safety Conference Highlights Need for Awareness
The 2019 Lone Worker Safety Conference highlighted the importance of empowering lone workers to put their safety first.
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Everything You Need to Know About The New Jersey Hotel Panic Alarm Bill (S.2986)
Tony Ridzyowski: Oct 8, 2019 3:50:44 PM
NJ S.2986 becomes effective on January 1st, 2020, which means hotels need to start installing duress alarms today. Here’s what you need to know:
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Gun Legislation and Security Systems Need to Work Together to Prevent School Shootings
Tony Ridzyowski: Jul 18, 2019 2:20:17 PM
An incident involving an armed man outside of a New Jersey elementary school underscores the need for legislators to implement the proper security...
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Dynamic Risk Assessment: Why Traditional Risk Analysis Isn't Enough
Robert Elgart: Jun 26, 2019 10:23:28 AM
Lone workers face more risk in the workplace than traditional office employees. Dynamic risk assessment can help these workers stay protected from...
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The Top 4 Risks That Lone Workers Face (And How to Manage Them)
Tony Ridzyowski: Jun 4, 2019 4:30:30 PM
These are the four most common risks that lone workers face. What can employers do to mitigate the dangers?
VIDEO: School Security Systems — What's Now and What's Next?
Craig Badrick: Feb 7, 2019 12:14:31 PM
Stay on top of the latest advancements in school security technology.
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New and Emerging Trends in Lone Worker Protection
Craig Badrick: Jan 31, 2019 8:38:24 AM
As innovative workplace strategies allow fewer employees to handle greater responsibilities, employers have a responsibility to protect their workers...
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As Costs Come Down, AI Security Solutions Will Proliferate — And Networks Must Prepare
Robert Elgart: Dec 11, 2018 10:33:18 AM
Smart surveillance is cheaper than ever, but is your network ready for the latest security tech?
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School Security Systems: What's Now and What's Next?
Tony Ridzyowski: Nov 19, 2018 8:31:39 AM
Protecting American schools calls for the most effective and advanced security systems on the market. Understanding which technologies are currently...
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VIDEO: A Guide to Duress Alarms — What Are They and How Do They Work?
Craig Badrick: Oct 19, 2018 9:57:01 AM
In high-risk work environments, duress alarms give employees a much-needed lifeline in the event of an emergency.
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Recent Uptick in Mass Shootings Highlights Need for Better Physical Security Solutions
Craig Badrick: Oct 9, 2018 8:20:39 AM
The growing threat of mass shootings highlights the need for better security measures.
VIDEO: AI Cameras
Craig Badrick: Aug 21, 2018 1:28:41 PM
AI-powered cameras are becoming increasingly popular in the consumer sphere. Here’s why enterprises should pay attention.
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Capital Gazette Shooting Proves Security Isn't Just for Public Buildings Anymore
Tony Ridzyowski: Aug 8, 2018 11:22:43 AM
June’s mass shooting at the Capital Gazette office in Annapolis, Maryland, has many traditional workplaces looking to enterprise security systems to...
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Are You Protecting Your Lone Workers?
Craig Badrick: Aug 1, 2018 8:41:26 AM
Professionals in a wide variety of fields often find themselves alone in hazardous work conditions. Are you doing all that you can to keep your lone...
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Why Courthouses Need Strong Security Systems
Craig Badrick: Jun 13, 2018 7:30:00 AM
Courthouses can be dangerous places for judicial officials, which is why stronger security systems are desperately needed.
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Sale of School Security Systems on the Rise, Reports New York Times
Tony Ridzyowski: May 16, 2018 8:16:53 AM
As active shooter scenarios attract an increasing amount of media attention, schools across the nation are investing in stronger, more reliable...
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From Hotel Workers to Drivers, Employees Demand On-the-Job Security
Craig Badrick: May 10, 2018 8:41:48 AM
Workers in a wide variety of fields are asking their employers to bolster workplace safety measures, and with good reason.
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AI Security Cameras Are Here — What Could They Do for Surveillance?
Tony Ridzyowski: May 4, 2018 11:53:58 AM
While enterprise-scale options are still a few years away, early consumer-oriented cameras powered by AI demonstrate the technology’s immense...
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3 Proactive Steps to Preserve Laboratory Worker Safety
Craig Badrick: Sep 29, 2016 9:30:00 AM
Laboratory environments are generally staffed with highly knowledgeable and competent staff. But even the best of the best have accidents from time...
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Essential Safety Tips to Protect Workers on the Manufacturing Floor
Tony Ridzyowski: Sep 27, 2016 9:30:00 AM
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about three million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported every year. That...
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How to Develop an Emergency Preparedness Protocol for Your School
Tony Ridzyowski: Sep 13, 2016 10:00:00 AM
While parents are prepping for back-to-school sticker shock and students are worried about what they'll wear and if all their friends will be back,...
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6 Tips to Ensure Your School Security Alarm System is Prepared For an Emergency
Tony Ridzyowski: Sep 6, 2016 10:30:00 AM
As another school year rolls around, it's time to take stock of your emergency preparedness level. Sure, the biggies are always on our minds: fire,...
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5 Key Things to Consider as You Research School Security Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Aug 16, 2016 10:00:00 AM
The need for school security alarm systems is well documented. What's less discussed is exactly how school systems can go about selecting the right...
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Debunking 4 Myths about Panic Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Jul 29, 2016 9:10:33 AM
Whether you're managing a municipal building, a public venue, or a private school, there is one thing on everyone's minds: how to keep workers and...
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6 Tips for Training Your Employees to Use Your School Security Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Jul 7, 2016 10:00:00 AM
The same thing happens with our school security alarm systems. Every day, we see them in the offices and hallways, without ever really paying...
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4 Things You Need to Know about Wireless Panic Alarm Systems
Craig Badrick: Jun 30, 2016 10:00:00 AM
It's a crazy world. We depend so much on things like cell service and wired systems, that when we are without them, we're lost. Every week there's a...
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5 Tools that Will Make Your School a Safer Place
Craig Badrick: Jun 28, 2016 10:00:00 AM
Schools should be the safest places on the planet. Yet, during a one-month period, almost 6 percent of high school students stayed at home due to...
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The Role of IoT in Warehouse Management
Craig Badrick: Jun 23, 2016 10:00:00 AM
Warehouse work has always revolved around improving efficiencies, eliminating waste, and making the environment safer for workers. But today's 'smart...
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4 Considerations For Choosing a School Security Solution
Craig Badrick: Apr 28, 2016 9:00:00 AM
Schools today have a lot of options when it comes to security. Some choose a duress alarm system, while others opt for onsite security guards or...
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4 Reasons Wireless Duress Alarms Top Hardwired Solutions
Craig Badrick: Apr 26, 2016 9:00:00 AM
Whether you run a hospital or a school, a detainment facility or a manufacturing facility, security is forefront on your mind these days. Random acts...
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7 Strategies for Protecting Lone Workers on the Job
Craig Badrick: Apr 14, 2016 10:00:00 AM
OSHA has less to say about protecting lone workers than you might expect. However, the agency has a longstanding, well-established set of policies...
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Corrections Officer Among the Top Ten Most Dangerous Jobs in 2015
Craig Badrick: Apr 12, 2016 10:00:00 AM
CareerCast is all about jobs. They help people find jobs, and they like to rank jobs. They rank the best jobs of the year, the worst jobs of the...
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6 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Adding Duress Alarms to Enhance Security
Craig Badrick: Mar 28, 2016 10:00:00 AM
A duress alarm system is a critical safety feature for businesses, schools, and other organizations. Here’s how to select the right system for your...
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5 Reasons to Install a Duress Alarm System on Your Manufacturing Floor
Craig Badrick: Mar 25, 2016 10:00:00 AM
Worker safety is of paramount importance within the manufacturing industry. Good safety records keep OSHA and other government regulators from...
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A Guide to Duress Alarms: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Craig Badrick: Mar 24, 2016 10:00:00 AM
Today's threats are growing by the moment. A wireless society means that more workers are doing their jobs remotely, while incidents of violence and...
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How Lone Workers Can Keep Safe on Dark Nights
Craig Badrick: Mar 11, 2016 3:22:01 PM
A sizeable percentage of workers in today's society spend all or a lot of their time alone. Sales people, service professionals, security guards,...
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3 Types of "Lone Workers" You Should Be Identifying in Your Company
Craig Badrick: Mar 3, 2016 10:00:00 AM
Lone workers are at a greater risk than those who are continually around others. These workers can become ill, injured, or worse, and might be...
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How Lone Worker Devices Can Protect Nurses on Duty
Craig Badrick: Feb 3, 2016 10:00:00 AM
Nurses have tough jobs. They step in when most everyone else runs out. Nurses handle nasty things, frightened and irritable family members, demanding...
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How Using Panic Buttons Can Reduce School Violence
Craig Badrick: Feb 1, 2016 10:00:00 AM
Every day in the United States, an estimated 3.2 million teachers and more than 50 million students make their way to public and private schools....
4 Reasons Schools Need Panic Systems on Campus
Craig Badrick: Jan 8, 2016 10:26:21 AM
Unfortunately threats to college campuses have become common place in the United States. Bullying, Suicide and Self-Injury, Teacher Attrition, and...
Risk Assessment: Can You Afford Not to Protect Your Lone Workers?
Craig Badrick: Jan 7, 2016 1:58:34 PM
A lone worker is someone who has jobs and assignments that require workers to be on their own for long periods of time. If a lone worker gets injured...
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Assessing The Risk of Lone Workers
Craig Badrick: Jan 5, 2016 5:08:35 PM
While it's true that there is no law that prevents an employee from working alone, it's always important to understand as much about this type of...
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5 Reasons Your Lab Needs a Duress Alarm System
Craig Badrick: Dec 21, 2015 10:00:00 AM
A duress alarm system can work in a number of ways. The simplest setup is when the alarm is programmed to sound an alert when a worker pushes the...
Understanding Lone Worker Policies & Standards for 2016
Craig Badrick: Dec 18, 2015 10:00:00 AM
As new policies and standards for lone workers begin to emerge it's important to get an idea of what rules you should be following before the new...
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The Top 4 Scenarios Where Duress Alarms Could Save Lives
Craig Badrick: Dec 15, 2015 10:00:00 AM
Facilities and campuses all over the world are looking for better ways to keep the people who work, learn, shop, and play on their grounds safe in...
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Keep Your Detention Center Employees Safe With Duress Alarms
Craig Badrick: Nov 23, 2015 9:30:00 AM
For every 100,000 U.S. residents, 724 are in prison. This is the highest rate of incarceration in the entire world. While keeping these dangerous...
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Pushing for Increased Security on College Campuses
Craig Badrick: Nov 20, 2015 9:30:00 AM
A decade ago, an active shooter on a school campus would have dominated the news for weeks on end. Most people in the nation would have known the...
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5 Tips for Successfully Implementing a Duress Alarm System in Your Schools
Craig Badrick: Nov 16, 2015 9:30:00 AM
Umpqua Community College, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Marysville-Pilchuck High School, Seattle Pacific University, Sparks Middle School. Most of us...
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Is Your School District Prepared in the Event of an Emergency?
Craig Badrick: Oct 26, 2015 10:00:00 AM
Every school district occasionally deals with minor emergencies like severe weather, medical situations, and having to pass bad news along to...
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Using HD Cameras for Security in Your School
Craig Badrick: Oct 23, 2015 11:29:00 AM
High definition security cameras are by far one of the most efficient, cost-effective ways to add an additional layer of security to nearly any...
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8 Common Statistics You Should Know About Workplace Safety
Craig Badrick: Oct 16, 2015 10:00:00 AM
On average, there were 3.3 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers during 2013. This breaks down to 88 a week, or more than 12 every single day.
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3 Reasons You Need an Alarm System to Keep Your Workers Safe
Craig Badrick: Oct 5, 2015 9:30:00 AM
Regardless of the type of business that you're running, employee safety should always be one of your highest priorities. In today's environment,...
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Protecting Your Employees from Harm
Craig Badrick: Oct 1, 2015 4:32:00 PM
In today's environment, wireless technology isn't just a way to make sure that you and your employees are connected to the Internet as quickly and as...