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You know your teams are trained and have all required credentials. You trust that everything is up to date and your security provider is on top of it. But can you prove it? More importantly, can your security provider prove it without notice, at any time?
 

Military dogs are no longer just sentries. They are soldiers capable of sniffing out mines, tracking down enemy fighters, and clearing buildings. IEDs have become a major cause of casualties in Afghanistan over the past several years, and in turn dogs have become a crucial element in the search. It has become common for IEDs to be made without metal, rendering them close to impossible to find without dogs.   As more and more dogs take part in combat, the long-term impact of these experiences on canines has become a topic of interest.

Security is an essential part of your business and should reflect the distinct dynamics of your particular industry. The unique culture of every organization demands a professional program that aligns security solutions and original ideas to a company's vision and mission. This requires a dedicated team of security professionals who recognize the importance of your culture and will work hard to protect your brand.
 

Do you know who you are partnering with when you select a security services provider? The price in the proposal and the promised services are only the start. You need to dig much deeper to uncover a suitable partner to meet your current and future security needs. 
 

1. Dogs are considered the most effective bomb detectors. With nearly $19 billion spent on research and development, no machine or technological advancement has proven to be more successful in detecting explosives than a dog. 

The difference between corporate executive protection and EP in other contexts is, well, corporate. When EP takes place in the context of the modern corporation, it must play by a very different set of rules than close protection of political or military VIPs and celebrities. Corporate EP managers need to navigate between many interests – often conflicting.

What do you think of when you think about a security officer? Is your perception tainted by Hollywood which generally paints security officers as comedic caricatures with delusions of grandeur? Do you think of security officers as “wannabe cops” who have no career path? If your answers are affirmative, I ask you to push aside these dated and inaccurate perceptions about security officers and learn what is truly involved in this critically important profession today. 
 

The tightening labor market is good for our economy. The more Americans with jobs, the better. 

But how does the current state of the labor market influence your hiring practices? As the pool of unemployed job candidates shrinks, how do you ensure that you are attracting quality personnel?

As the healthcare industry constantly evolves, every component of operational support must evolve as well. Security is one critical area that must strive to keep pace with industry changes, stay current with regulatory compliance mandates and utilize data to stay ahead of the curve. When intelligence is culled, analyzed and viewed as a source of continuous improvement, proactive security programs are the result. 
 

Economic realities have forced many communities to reassess public safety resources. This climate has forced some local, county and state law enforcement agencies to slash budgets, creating less manpower and the need for alternative solutions. To remedy the burden, some police departments have established a cohesive partnership with a local contract security services provider. This relationship can progress in a variety of ways, but as with any relationship, all involved need a mutual understanding of roles and benefits.