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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Holy places, shrines, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, megachurches and schools are no longer safe. Nothing seems to be sacred. Antisemitism has skyrocketed over the past few years. Bigotry continues toward followers of Islam. Conflicts between spiritual beliefs and mainstream culture have also created tension. Many are assessing their security […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Organized retail crime (ORC) has become widespread. Artificial Intelligence, AI-based cameras with advanced analytics can extend the reach of loss prevention specialists by accurately alerting staff to certain behaviors such as loitering of people and vehicles. SOURCE: Foley, S., Addressing Unique Challenges, Security Today. 07.21.2023. #protectionservices #securitystandards […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – In the world of security and video surveillance, the value of audio is often underestimated. While audio plays a pivotal role in intercom systems, its significance in broader security and event management contexts is frequently overlooked. Audio analytics can also enhance situational awareness in areas where video is […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – The unfortunate state-of-affairs surrounding safety and security throughout the country about hostile events has increased in all industries over the years. Security Details follow these five strategies to defuse a situation from becoming violent. Scan for signs of tension. In order to de-escalate conflict, security officers must first […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Businesses must strike a balance between providing a seamless shopping experience and implementing robust security measures. Modern surveillance systems incorporate high-resolution cameras that provide clear, detailed footage of your store. AI-powered surveillance can identify suspicious activity, track customer movements, and even analyze customer behavior to optimize store layouts […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Situational crime prevention (SCP) is a primary prevention strategy that aims to reduce the likelihood and severity of crime by making it more difficult for criminals to commit acts or by reducing the rewards. SCP focuses on changing the situation rather than the characteristics of criminals. SCP is […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Stolen cargo can cost suppliers thousands to upwards of millions of dollars. The consequences of not sufficiently protecting cargo can be devastating, ranging from financial loss and damaged reputation to long-term, intricate legal disputes. And, today’s thieves are now highly tech-savvy and constantly developing modern ways and strategies […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Retailers offering self check-out lanes are more susceptible to “shrink”. Consequently many retailers are eliminating self check-out completely and adding more security guards to mitigate theft to reduce the impact to the store’s bottom line. SOURCE: Falk, A., Inside Scoop: What’s Happening with Self-Checkout?, Loss Prevention Magazine, […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Robots are a low cost alternative to meeting the unique challenges of on site security. They patrol the hallways, vigilant for signs of trouble – and report their findings to a human-staffed call center. These robots are equipped with a depth camera, heat-detecting thermal sensors, 4K cameras that […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – As technology and safety practices become more intertwined, it is important to seek a balance between security and accessibility. Layered security has been identified as a recommended practice for securing schools. This approach provides multiple security controls from the outside property line to the building perimeter to the […]
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