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Making Safety and Security Intrinsic In Our Schools

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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 expanding operations. This can include adding new security technologies, increasing the number of security personnel, or expanding security coverage to new locations or business units.

 

SOURCE: 

Boezwinkle, R., Russel, J., Making Safety and Security Intrinsic to School Design, Security Today, 05/22/2024.

 

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Today’s Security Guards Leverage Technology Mitigating Potential Threats

Today’s Security Guards Leverage Technology Mitigating Potential Threats

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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 of experience with using technology to improve security.
  • What training and expertise in using technology.

 

SOURCE: 

Smith, A., Integrate technology with security guard services for local businesses, Security Magazine, 02/24/2023.

 

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Organizations are Increasing Spending on Proactive Security

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Organizations are increasing spending on proactive security solutions. These solutions include attack surface management and risk-based vulnerability management.

A proactive defense strategy, when combined with reactive security, creates a high level of security to mitigate the overall risk to the organization.

 

SOURCE: 

More than 70% of companies increased spending on proactive security, Security Magazine, 06/25/2024.

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Security Risk Assessment: Considerations for Public Venues

Security Risk Assessment: Considerations for Public Venues

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Negative fan behavior. Weather issues. Cyberattacks. Rogue drones. Security incidents at sporting events are impacting athletes, fans, and stadium staff, as well as making headlines in the media.

Other incidents, such as a crowd crush at a white-out game at Penn State and sustained injuries from a lightning strike at a UCF game, are also concerning. National news of active shooters, along with the constant threat of terrorism, accentuate the importance of preparedness.

Any public venue must consider event specific risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities. Outcomes from this process will inform planning efforts, including the development of policies and procedures.

SOURCE: 

Allen, B., Hall, S., The Security Scorecard: Considerations for Sport Venue and Event Managers, Security Management, 06/01/2024.

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Corpus Christi public libraries will now have armed security guards.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Effective immediately, all Corpus Christi public libraries will now have armed security guards inside. Previously, only the La Retama location had armed security guards.

The school’s staff feel they don’t have to worry if some crazy person wants to come in with a gun or rifle. At least there is some security, we feel that having them armed would be a deterrent.

The reasoning isn’t linked to one specific incident but rather several incidents libraries have seen over the years.

 

SOURCE: 

Jaramillo, T., All Corpus Christi libraries to have armed security guards effective immediately, KRIS 6 NEWS, 03/27/2024.

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Mindful Interviewing – The Cognitive Technique

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

The cognitive interview (CI) technique: the benefits of mindful interviewing has facilitated authentic recollections from eyewitnesses, guided by principles of “cognitive evidence.” 

Individuals often recount events with false memories. Often eye witnesses believe they saw something, when in fact they didn’t.

“Mindful interview standards’ ‘ reset the individual’s mindset, how the questions are framed, practice intentional listening, and being mindful of cognitive evidence. The authenticity and credibility of the information gathered which is impacted by the interviewer’s style, approach, and sensibilities when conducting an interview. 

 

SOURCE: 

Zamora, G., What Can We Learn from Subject Interviews?, Loss Prevention Magazine, 05/09/2024.

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8 Warning Behaviors of Potential Violent Attackers

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Mass attackers rarely hide all warning signs of potential violence or conflict ahead of a confrontation. Instead, many present red flags or proximal warning behaviors that together form patterns of risk. 

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The Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol (TRAP-18) identifies eight unique proximal warning behaviors.

  1. Pathway Warning Behavior
  2. Fixation Warning Behavior
  3. Identification Warning Behavior
  4. Novel Aggression Warning Behavior
  5. Energy Burst Warning Behavior
  6. Leakage Warning Behavior
  7. Last Resort Warning Behavior
  8. Directly Communicated Threat Warning Behavior

 

SOURCE: 

Meyer, C., What Are the 18 Behavioral Red Flags of Potential Violence?, Security Management, 11/13/2023.

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There’s a big difference between crowd control – versus crowd management.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

There is no federal law on crowd safety. But the National Fire Protection Association’s 101 Life Safety Code is considered the gold standard. Many of us remember the Who concert tragedy decades ago. 

There’s a big difference between crowd control – or trying to keep people in designated areas – versus crowd management, which considers the psychology of the crowd and predicts what problems might arise.

 

SOURCE: 

Yan, H., “Deadly crowd surges have happened for decades. Safety standards exist, but they’re not required nationwide.”, CNN, 11/12/2021.

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Grand Rapids Students found bringing guns into the school.

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Frank Costa, President Nexgen Protection Services – 

Several incidents at a Grand Rapids School report students bringing guns into the building. The School is considering how to mitigate the threat to the students while at the safe time protecting individuals privacy. 

Safety has to be the primary consideration, protocol and policies need to be impactful and reflective of what the school’s community wants. 

SOURCE: 

Witkos, M., “GRPS honors security officers, continues to prioritize safety”, FOX 17, 06/13/2023.

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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.
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