4 Steps for Strengthening School Security The February 2018 shooting in Parkland, Fla., provided a tragic reminder that schools and other soft targets need to strengthen security against active shooter threats. Clearly, it would be impractical—if not impossible—to fortify campuses with a ring of steel, and arming teachers and staff is not a feasible solution. […]
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4 New Year’s Resolutions for Security Directors
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Security Directors As we start the New Year, most of us have personal and professional goals to which we aspire. For security professionals, we recommend the following resolutions to help make 2018 a successful, uneventful one for your organization. 1. Update and test the business continuity plan (BCP). Beyond the […]
Looking Ahead: Emerging Trends in Private Security
Looking Ahead: Emerging Trends in Private Security Working with clients in a wide range of industries across the country, we encounter—and implement—a number of best practices. Technology seems to be the common thread uniting many of these innovations. As devices and software become more powerful and affordable, more organizations are investing in systems and tools […]
Security Lessons from British Terror Attacks
Security Lessons from British Terror Attacks The recent British terror attacks near a London mosque marked the fourth terror assault on British soil in three months. These incidents demonstrate continuing trends in terrorism, with sobering security lessons. Today’s terrorists have shifted tactics from well-organized, large-scale attacks to super-efficient strikes executed by small groups and individuals. […]
Civil Unrest: How to Prepare for Uncertain Times
How to Prepare for Civil Unrest From the Baltimore riots of 2015 to the political protests that continue today, such disturbances are emerging as “normal” threats with which American businesses must contend. In Sunstates Security’s home state of North Carolina, demonstrations related to police shootings and women’s rights have disrupted commercial operations, requiring additional security […]
Case Study: House of Worship Responds to ISIS Threat
Case Study: House of Worship Responds to Threat At eleven o’clock on a Thursday night, the local Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office contacted a house of worship protected by Sunstates. The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) had issued a public threat directing followers to burn this institution to the ground. Sunstates President […]
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