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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 […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Essential items to include in every emergency checklist are: An evacuation plan with clearly marked exits and assembly points. Emergency contact numbers, including local emergency services and poison control. Location and proper use of fire extinguishers, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and first-aid kits Procedures for shutting down utilities, […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Internet-connected cameras and remote monitoring capabilities make streaming 24/7 video data to mobile devices easy. Businesses can now outsource this technology to third-party providers, meaning the onus is no longer on owners to build and manage their surveillance systems in-house. Artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computers and systems […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – People often feel safer in a physical space that has been updated and secured. Safety planning requires us to look at all layers involved, including technology, equipment, processes, procedures, and training. The most effective security programs can enable seamless additions of new security capabilities and resources to support […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Construction sites are undoubtedly one of the most challenging environments to protect from a security perspective. Construction sites are a virtual free-for-all with multiple points of entry and exits with various contractors and subcontractors coming and going at different times throughout the day. Without proactive security measures in […]
Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Technology can help to improve security by providing security guards with real-time information about potential threats, such as facial recognition software that can identify potential criminals and video surveillance that can monitor suspicious activity. When considering a protection service firm ask: About what technologies are used. The level […]
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