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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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Mitigate Workplace Violence By Promoting A Culture Of Safety

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Workplace violence is an increasingly recognized safety issue. An act or threat occurring at the workplace that can include any of the following: verbal, nonverbal, written, or physical aggression; threatening, intimidating, harassing, or humiliating words or actions; bullying; sabotage; sexual harassment; physical assaults; or other behaviors.

Mitigate workplace violence by establishing support from human resources, staff, legal services, security, risk management and other areas of support. Promote a culture of safety to create a healthy work environment, which leads to improved job satisfaction, less absenteeism, reduced turnover and nurse retention.

 

SOURCE: 

Moro, J. Mitigating workplace violence through duty of care, Security Magazine, 06/07/2023.
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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

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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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Responsibilities For School Security

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

 

Among the most important responsibilities are maintaining a visible presence and building trust. Another important responsibility includes touring the campus frequently. 

High-risk areas that have been identified—such as locker rooms, bathrooms, isolated hallways or stairways, portable classrooms, playing fields, other out-buildings, and/or isolated areas of the building grounds—are potential trouble spots.

 

SOURCE: 

Meeting Responsibilities for School Campus Staff, Security Today. 2024.
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honeypot can give you equally good information about internal threats and show vulnerabilities in such areas as permissions that allow insiders to exploit the system.

Honeypot Techniques Expose Internal and External Threats

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

One honeypot definition comes from the world of espionage, where Mata Hari-style spies who use a romantic relationship as a way to steal secrets are described as setting a ‘honey trap’ or ‘honeypot’. Often, an enemy spy is compromised by a honey trap and then forced to hand over everything he/she knows.

In computer security terms, a cyber honeypot works in a similar way, baiting a trap for hackers. It’s a sacrificial computer system that’s intended to attract cyberattacks, like a decoy. It mimics a target for hackers, and uses their intrusion attempts to gain information about cybercriminals and the way they are operating or to distract them from other targets.

Firewalls also won’t help against an internal threat – an employee who wants to steal files before quitting their job, for instance. A honeypot can give you equally good information about internal threats and show vulnerabilities in such areas as permissions that allow insiders to exploit the system.

Overall, the benefits of using honeypots far outweigh the risks. Hackers are often thought of as a distant, invisible threat – but using honeypots, you can see exactly what they’re doing, in real time, and use that information to stop them getting what they want.

 

SOURCE: 

Grant, D., New honeypot techniques for addressing targeted attacks, Security Today. 07.25.2024. 

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This new legislation, effective July 1, 2024, mandates all employers establish, implement, and maintain an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).

Developing an effective anti-violence policy is a cornerstone of any prevention program.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

In response to increasing concerns over workplace safety, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) into law, a significant step towards ensuring a safer work environment for all employees. 

This new legislation, effective July 1, 2024, mandates all employers establish, implement, and maintain an effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). SB 553 underscores the state’s commitment to enhancing workplace safety by requiring employers to proactively address and mitigate the risks associated with workplace violence.

Preventing a case of violence happening at the workplace is objective. Devising an effective anti-violence policy is a cornerstone of any prevention program. Don’t make the mistake of formulating violence prevention program without due deliberations in risk evaluation.

Nexgen Protection Services can help you in devising a prevention policy after thorough risk assessment.

 

SOURCE: 

Saquella, A., Creating a safer workplace: California Senate Bill 553 becomes law, Security Today. 07.25.2024. 

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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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Ways to Defuse a Potentially Dangerous Situations

Ways to Defuse a Potentially Dangerous Situations

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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. 

  1. Scan for signs of tension.

In order to de-escalate conflict, security officers must first be aware of what that conflict might look like. Raised voices or facial expressions change as anger rises. Brows furrow, lips tend to form a thin line, nostrils flare and the face also may blush and turn redder as anger builds. You may also spot tension in the body with clenched fists, stiff shoulders and even sweating. All of these physical signs may indicate that a situation is heating up and requires intervention.

 

  1. Establish authority and intention.

It’s important to calm those involved without having to take any additional measures. Defusing a situation before it becomes a problem is far superior to reacting to violence as it occurs. 

 

  1. Be calm in your voice and demeanor.

Approach the situation directly, but calmly. Speak with a calm authority. Clearly outline the policy of the event or venue. 

 

  1. Show them that you’re listening.

Active listening is a great tool to help those around you understand that they are being heard. 

 

  1. Define a resolution.

Effectively work through a resolution to make sure things don’t escalate again. The resolution may be that both parties must be removed from the area, facility or event in order to maintain safety. 

 

No two conflicts are alike, and different strategies may be needed in order to resolve that specific dispute. Defusing the situation should be the first step before using other tactics that may intensify a potentially dangerous situation further. Security guards are specifically trained to handle potentially dangerous situations while keeping people safe and secure. 

 

SOURCE: 

Hill, W., Pendants Thwart Panic, 87.01.2023. Security Today. 

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Situational Crime Prevention (SPC) is a Primary Prevention Measure

Situational Crime Prevention (SPC) is a Primary Prevention Measure

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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 based on two theoretical premises: opportunity theory, which states that opportunity makes the thief, and rational choice theory, which states that offenders make choices. SCP techniques can fall into five main categories:

Increasing risk – This can be done by reducing the number of suitable targets, adding guardians, or increasing surveillance. 

Reducing rewards – This can be done by making it harder for criminals to climb buildings or structures, or by using anti-theft paint to identify stolen items.

Reducing provocations – This can be done by removing excuses that offenders may use to justify their actions.

Removing excuses – This can be done by sloping seats at bus shelters to prevent people from sleeping on them.

Increasing effort – This can be done by improving street lighting.

 

SOURCE: 

Burton, B., Situational Crime Prevention: An Introduction, LPRC Research Center, 07.24.2024.

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