Insights

October 30, 2018 | Security Consulting

How houses of worship can best prepare for the worst.

A previous version of this article was published in Security Today on July 11, 2018 and written by Stephanie Douglas.

The recent tragedy at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh calls attention to a harsh fact:  houses of worship are not immune to violence.   Conversations about what can be done to keep violent weapons and dangerous materials from falling into the wrong hands continue to dominate the political discussion, … Read More

July 11, 2018 | Security Consulting

As published in Security Today on July 11, 2018.

Conversations about what can be done to keep violent weapons and dangerous materials from falling into the wrong hands continue to dominate the political discussion, leaving communities wondering about what they can do to prevent the next school or church attack. Houses of worship find themselves in a particularly vulnerable position, opening doors to hundreds of people, while not necessarily having the resources to adequately protect themselves from violence, or even … Read More

April 9, 2018 | Security Consulting

As we’ve seen in the wake of the terrible events in Parkland, Florida and at the YouTube corporate campus, the task of protecting shared spaces, such as offices and schools, has become increasingly complex, particularly in the current environment of rising political tensions and the difficulty that schools, workplaces and law enforcement can have in assessing threats. However, with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and resources, the risk of an incident can be mitigated and lives can be … Read More