Security Guards Employ Body Cameras for Theft Prevention

Security Guards Employ Body Cameras for Theft Prevention

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Body cameras are just the latest in a slew of security measures retailers have taken, such as locking up products behind glass cases and removing self-checkout stations. 

When people know that their actions are being recorded they tend to behave differently. The advertisement of body worn cameras in use can deter members of the public from behaving antisocially, abusively or aggressively.

Retailers are also working more closely with law enforcement and devoting more internal resources to investigating theft.

 

SOURCE: 

Store security guards employ body cameras for theft prevention, KTV FOX 2, Jun 6, 2024.
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Organizations-need-guidance-and-direction-from-a-strong-security-leader

Organizations need guidance and direction from strong security leadership.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

“The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.” — Gen. Omar Bradley

Organizations need guidance and direction from a strong security leader. To mitigate threats the security team needs to prioritize the risks and threats that are of the utmost importance to the business and then devise a strategy to mitigate those risks and threats. 

Strategy should result in a number of initiatives designed to improve the security posture of the business. The security team should gear up to implement those initiatives, staying true to the strategy and plan along the way.

 

SOURCE: 

Altizer, A., Crowder, S. Leadership is more than a noun, Security Magazine, 07/01/2020.
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Drones Can Monitor Scenes Remotely To Assess A Security Threat.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

From limited budgets to staffing shortages, public sector agencies are often challenged with performing more services in less time with fewer resources. 

Drones have a variety of applications across the public sector. Security agencies can monitor scenes remotely when conducting crowd control. This visibility is also helpful when coordinating responses, as they can determine the number of personnel needed to secure a threat. 

 

SOURCE: 

Galloway-Dawkins, R., How mobile technologies can transform emergency response, Security Magazine, 11/20/2023.
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Financial Consequences of Ignoring Security Debt

Financial Consequences of Ignoring Security Debt

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Security, though crucial, is often treated as an afterthought. Ignoring security means long-term consequences, and paybacks are investments and resources needed to deal with the threat. 

The message is simple: unchecked accumulated software vulnerabilities can be the dilapidated foundation that brings the entire system crashing down. 

The cost of investing in minimizing security debts is lesser than the potential cost of a security breach incurred in the future due to incident response, fines, loss of customer and investor trust, and possibly litigation.

 

SOURCE: 

Worcel, E., Financial consequences of ignoring security debt in 2024, Security Magazine, 5/21/2024.
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Tips to Stop Email Address Harvesting

Tips to Stop Email Address Harvesting

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Without a doubt chatbots or large language models lower the barrier for entry to cybercrime, making it possible to create well-written phishing campaigns and generate malware that less capable coders could not produce alone. 

When sharing your email address online, consider obfuscating it. For example, use “user [at] domain [dot] com” instead of the actual email format. This makes it harder for automated bots to recognize and harvest.

Be cautious about clicking on links in emails or on websites, especially those promising prizes, discounts, or freebies. These could be traps designed to harvest email addresses.

 

SOURCE: 

Kowski, J. S., Email obfuscation tactics elude security protections, Bloomberg.com, 6/19/2024.
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The Presence of Security is Still The Best Deterrent to Crime

The Presence of Security is Still The Best Deterrent to Crime

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

CVS, Target and other chains have barricaded everything from toiletries to cleaning supplies. It’s backfired in almost every way. Different products experience different theft rates, depending on store location and other factors. 

Beyond the financial impact of these crimes, the violence and concerns over safety continue to be the priority for all retailers. Professional security services is a strong deterrent, forcing criminals to think twice before they try to steal something. Security guards also handle vandalism and disturbances, ensuring customers’ shopping experience remains peaceful.

 

SOURCE:  Mull, A., Retailers Locked Up Their Products—and Broke Shopping in America, Bloomberg.com, 8/01/2024.
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Employee-Safety-in-the-Face-of-Organized-Retail-Crime

Employee Safety in the Face of Organized Retail Crime

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

The rash of flash-mob-style robberies in Los Angeles prompted several task forces of local and federal agencies to target the thefts, as well as work with retailers to enhance security and deterrence measures.

To overcome the ongoing threat of organized retail crime, pairing safety technology and ongoing safety training can keep employees and customers safe.

 

SOURCE: 

Hernandez, S. Smash-and-grab robbers coordinated crimes on social media. Eight culprits now face prison, Los Angeles Times. 7/30/2024.
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Video Surveillance is Critical for Safety and Security

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

 

Video surveillance plays a major safety and security role at all types of facilities, and the technology has come a long way over the years. Cameras with powerful processors will be able to do more edge processing of video data than ever before. 

With technology changing so quickly, it’s more important than ever to educate the industry about how these exciting technologies can be used to protect assets.

 

SOURCE:  2024 Trends in Video Surveillance, Security Today. 2024.
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Holy places, shrines, cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, megachurches and schools are no longer safe. Nothing seems to be sacred.

Houses of worship are now targets of vandalism, theft and attacks.

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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 needs to ensure that the congregation has peace of mind. In doing so they can continue to learn, reflect, pray and celebrate in safety and comfort.

 

SOURCE: 

Omnert, D., In the Spirit of Security, Security Today. 07.31.2023. 

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Loss prevention specialists are leveraging technology to mitigate losses.

Loss prevention specialists are leveraging technology to mitigate losses.

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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. 

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