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Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure In The Transportation Sector

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

In today’s reality, the consequences of inaction are too severe to ignore. Threats in the transport sector, including rail, go beyond the fear of potential financial losses; they can compromise passenger and cargo safety, disrupt economies and endanger national security. 

It threatens the things that we care for the most, including the safety of our close ones.

 

SOURCE: 

Onn, R. Forbes Technology Council, “Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure In The Transportation Sector”, Forbes, 02/02/2024. 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #publicsaftey  #mobilesecurity #secruitythreats

 

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Crisis Planning: School Bus Security Protocols

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

School transportation officials are assessing school bus security and emergency planning as an important part of crisis planning. School bus drivers are the first and last school employees to see school children on a daily basis. Buses are simply extensions of our schools.

Many school bus drivers have not received adequate training, and in some cases any training at all, on dealing with school safety threats. In addition to student misconduct, irate parents also pose a concern to school bus drivers.

 

SOURCE: 

“School Bus Transportation Security”, National School Safety and Security Services, https://schoolsecurity.org/resource/school-bus-security/.

#protectionservices #securitystandards #publicsaftey  #mobilesecurity #secruitythreats

 

Dutchess Security Guard Arrested for Selling Drugs to Homeless

Dutchess Security Guard Arrested for Selling Drugs to Homeless

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Hudson River Housing Security Guard was arrested for selling cocaine at the shelter. This behavior is deplorable, clearly the screening process for hiring security staff needs to be looked at. 

My firm thoroughly screens and trains our guards to uphold the mission and values of NEXGEN Protection Services, we  do not tolerate any violations to our code of conduct.

 

SOURCE:
“Security guard at Dutchess homeless shelter arrested for drug sales” Mid Hudson News, 04/05/2024.
#protectionservices #securitystandards #codeofconduct #publicsafety #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

#protectionservices #securitystandards #technology #publicsafety #secruitythreats

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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

 

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Mass Shootings: Schools Now Target-Harden Campuses

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Target-hardening at schools has been a hot topic in the United States, especially as mass shootings continue and school administrators take on a more active role in security. 

Schools started adding bulletproof windows and desks, stronger locks on doors, alarm systems that directly communicate with law enforcement, and artificial intelligence (AI) enabled camera systems, among other target hardening techniques. They have conducted drills and established better emergency response plans. 

SOURCE: 

Jones, Kevin, “Schools Crisis Intervention In Schools.” Security Management Magazine, 03/01/2024.

https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/03/schools/crisis-intervention-in-schools/

 

#protectionservices #securitystandards #target-hardening #artificialintelligence #secruitythreats

 

DEI Drives Innovation, Engagement, Energizing Performance Excellence

DEI Drives Innovation, Engagement, Energizing Performance Excellence

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

No doubt, there is a clear correlation between diverse, inclusive workforces and enhanced business performance. The transformative power of DEI initiatives fosters a more diverse and resilient workforce.

SOURCE: 

Bosch, Rodney, “Making The Business Case for Diversity Equity and Inclusion.” SD Magazine, 03/04/2024.

https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/102881-making-the-business-case-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion

#protectionservices #securitystandards #DEI #diversity #equality #inclusion 

 

Security Officers must have a variety of hard skills, most critically managing customer issues.

Security Officers must have a variety of hard skills, most critically managing customer issues.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

” Above all else, it is critical that our security team at NEXGEN Protection Services are held to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Our officers adhere to the highest moral principles in the performance of my security duties. To be faithful, diligent, and dependable in discharging their duties, and to uphold at all times the laws, policies, and procedures that protect the rights of others. “

SOURCE: 

Grow, Denida Zinxhiria “The Importance of Emotional Control in the Workplace – A Guide for Executive Protection Operatives.” Circuit-Magazine.com, sourced 3/29/2024 online.

The Importance of Emotional Control in the Workplace

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