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We shouldn’t have to go to work and risk our life while trying to save lives.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Chippenham Hospital has introduced mobile security patrols in parking areas and metal detector wands at entrances as part of a recent effort to buff security following a recent shooting.

You expect to feel safe at the hospital, we need a level of confidence that the site is secure. 

 

SOURCE: 

Tannock, B., “Chippenham hospital introduces new security measures following shooting”, 8 News, 12/29/2023.

#protectionservices #securitystandards #publicsaftey  #mobilesecurity #secruitythreats

 

Walgreens Security Guard Questionable Use of Force Confronting Shopper

Walgreens Security Guard Questionable Use of Force Confronting Shopper

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Stores do have a legal right to defend themselves against loss, but there are appropriate ways security details use force. This security guard gives the private security industry a bad name and contributes to a perception of abuse of power. There must be accountability for situations like this. 

Walgreens Security Guard Questionable Use of Force Confronting Shopper

SOURCE: 

Donovan, Lauren, “Viral video of ‘heavily’ armed Seattle Walgreens security guard sparks outrage.” FOX13 Seattle, 04/02/2024.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/armed-security-guard-walgreens

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Leverage the latest technologies to mitigate the ever increasing lawlessness.

Leverage the latest technologies to mitigate the ever increasing lawlessness.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Retailers are in the business of selling products and assuring their employees and customers that their sales floor is safe and secure. It is critical for businesses to leverage the latest technologies available to mitigate the risk of ever increasing wanton violence, theft, and lawlessness for life safety and loss prevention.

 

SOURCE: 

Lynch, Kevin, “Observations of a Loss Prevention Warhorse.” Loss Prevention Media, 02/07/2024.

https://losspreventionmedia.com/observations-of-a-loss-prevention-warhorse/

 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #technology #publicsafety #secruitythreats

 

Firearms

Firearms & Public Safety: Operational Guidelines & Procedures

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Certain operational roles in public safety mandate the requirement for a lethal force response, issued in the form of a firearm. Depending on the role, the firearms are usually limited to smalls arms only in the form of handguns and long-arms. With the provision of firearms comes the necessity for appropriate training and regulations governing the issue and use of these operational tools.

If operational personnel decide to undertake job roles that require a lethal force option, they have an obligation to be highly competent in the use of that tool, which includes appropriate knowledge and skills for safe and professional use of that tool in an operational context (as opposed to simply a training context). In the first instance, the burden of responsibility falls to the individual user to survive the operational environment, physically and legally.

 

SOURCE: 

Key, Richard, “Firearms & Public Safety: Operational Guidelines & Procedures.” Security Solutions,03/05/2019.

https://www.securitysolutionsmedia.com/2019/03/05/firearms-public-safety/

 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #firearms #publicsafety #secruitythreats

 

Security Patrol Details Help Deter Crimes From Occuring

Security Patrol Details Help Deter Crimes From Occuring

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Communities want peace of mind when they’re sleeping, many are hiring private security firms to patrol their neighborhood.  Security Patrol details help deter crimes from occuring. 

Car thieves have become more brazen, as well, with cases where they have broken into people’s homes in order to steal car keys.

SOURCE: 

Casemore, Jamie, “Spike in car thefts has some Canadians hiring private security to patrol their neighborhoods.” National Post,01/25/2024.

https://nationalpost.com/news/toronto/car-theft-break-in-security-toronto

 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #carthefts #SecurityPatrols #secruitythreats

 

Employee Access Controls Pose Significant Security Risks

Employee Access Controls Pose Significant Security Risks

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations are facing an unprecedented challenge: high employee turnover. It’s an inevitable part of the business ecosystem, impacting industries across the board. 

As employees come and go, the safety and security of businesses becomes a top concern. The transitional phases, involving the change of hands in company keys and access controls often get overlooked, laying the groundwork for significant security vulnerabilities.

In the world of InstaKey, high employee turnover no longer translates to security nightmares. Every key transfer is managed with precision, ensuring that your business, employees, and assets remain safe, secure, compliant, and primed for growth.

 

SOURCE: 

“Regain Control in High Employee Turnover Environments with InstaKey.” Loss Prevention Magazine,10/25/2023.

https://losspreventionmedia.com/regain-control-in-high-employee-turnover-environments-with-instakey/

 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #secruityaccess #lossprevention #secruitythreats

 

Fast-Frictionless Self-Checkout Shopping Increases Retail Shrink

Fast-Frictionless Self-Checkout Shopping Increases Retail Shrink

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

As predicted retail shrink is on the rise as frictionless commerce creates  challenges for retail and loss prevention. Consumers prefer and will pay more for simple, fast, and efficient shopping experiences.

Over 50 percent of consumers will switch to a merchant with less friction in the shopping experience. Retailers with self-checkout lanes and apps experience a loss rate of more than double the industry average.

 

SOURCE: 

D’Onofrio, Tony, “will-the-steal-slow-self-checkout-and-frictionless-commerce.” Loss Prevention Media, 03/28/2024.

https://losspreventionmedia.com/will-the-steal-slow-self-checkout-and-frictionless-commerce/

 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #frictionlesscommerce #lossprevention #secruitythreats

 

Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – Threats of theft, vandalism, and terrorism are a continual concern for those responsible for the security of high-risk facilities. Perimeter security is vital to maintaining safety, safeguarding assets and ensuring continuity of business at these sites. AI (artificial intelligence) video security cameras with built-in analytics interpret scenes, monitor risks, and alerts security to threats. SOURCE: Carstensen, Jon, “Early Detection and Deterrence Enhance.” Security Today, 03/21/2024. https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2024/03/21/Early-Detection-and-Deterrence-Enhance.aspx #protectionservices #securitystandards #earlydetection #artificialintelligence AI security cameras

AI security cameras interpret scenes, monitor risks, and alerts security to threats.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Threats of theft, vandalism, and terrorism are a continual concern for those responsible for the security of high-risk facilities. Perimeter security is vital to maintaining safety, safeguarding assets and ensuring continuity of business at these sites.

AI (artificial intelligence) video security cameras with built-in analytics interpret scenes, monitor risks, and alerts security to threats.

SOURCE: 

Carstensen, Jon, “Early Detection and Deterrence Enhance.” Security Today, 03/21/2024.

https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2024/03/21/Early-Detection-and-Deterrence-Enhance.aspx

 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #earlydetection #artificialintelligence #secruitythreats