Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Scenario Planning with a Leading Expert in Mobile Security Deployments
Frederic (Fred) Piry returns to our podcast to shed light on the crisis in Ukraine and how corporate security is responding to support evacuees. As Managing Director and Co-Owner of Active Crisis Consulting, he brings nearly 20 years of experience training thousands of U.S. government and military personnel to get out of the most extreme…
Read MoreCompanies Are Adopting New Security Tools, but Could Still Miss the Big Picture
We all know that nearly every industry is being transformed by technology. The security and protection sector, which has long lagged behind others, has been gaining traction on this front for years as new tools are created to assist global security teams in identifying and monitoring a variety of threats. The pandemic has accelerated this…
Read MoreImagining the Unimaginable: A Letter From Executive Director Fred Burton
As we think about the unique challenges that we have faced over the past few months, it’s a good time to scan the horizon for what lies ahead. The Omicron variant arrived during a holiday season when many, not including myself however, had anticipated a reemergence from the pandemic. Supply chain issues led to a…
Read MoreThe 2022 State of Protective Intelligence Report
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Read MorePlacing Bomb Threats in Perspective
In the wake of the recent wave of bomb threats placed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) I was asked about the threats and what they mean for the HBCU institutions and their students. When investigating, law enforcement agencies must ask themselves if a bomb threat is specific and if it is plausible. Comprehending the…
Read MoreThe Inspiration Behind behind Mark Greaney’s 11th Gray Man Novel, Sierra Six
When you’ve worked alongside one of the most well-known American novelists of all time (Tom Clancy) it’s safe to say you’ve learned a thing or two about writing a compelling thriller. Mark Greaney has come a long way since publishing his first novel in 2009 and has recently completed his 11th Gray Man novel, Sierra…
Read MoreThe Creation of the First 24×7 Global Watch Operations Center with Bruce McIndoe
In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. The year 1999 was…
Read MoreIdentifying Operational Risk to Empower a Risk-Taking Culture
In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. It’s no secret that…
Read MoreThe Story Behind The WAVR-21 — Assessing Targeted Workplace Violence
In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. When you sit down…
Read MoreThinking Strategically About Protective Intelligence Programs
Whether you’re establishing a protective intelligence program from scratch, or re-evaluating the way your team’s resources are currently allocated, it may be helpful to step back from the day-to-day issues within your programs and think more strategically. In many organizations, security leaders are too busy fighting literal and figurative fires to consider how they might…
Read MoreApplying Security Trainings in Real Life: How Preparing for Hostage Situations Saves Lives
One of the first lessons I learned as a young member of the rescue squad is that training saves lives. Stopping the bleeding, CPR, protection from smoke inhalation and other training we practiced saved lives every day. Later, as a police officer and special agent, that mindset was consistently reinforced in different situations, but especially…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to be Prepared? The Evolution of Emergency Readiness
Events such as 9/11 and COVID-19 have drawn great attention to the emergency preparedness equipment market. While it’s incredibly necessary to keep workforces and individuals safe, it often takes an unfortunate event to shift an organization’s approach to being prepared. Charles Mullenger, President and CEO of Ethos Preparedness, sits down with Fred to share his…
Read MoreOne Year Later, One Big Question Still Looms Around Jan. 6
This article was originally featured in Forbes Last year, in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riots in the U.S. Capitol, I penned a column and did several media interviews on the failures of security and the lessons that companies can learn from these events. One year later, new details about the Jan. 6 riots continue to…
Read MoreProtective Intelligence Toolkit: Operational Templates
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Read MoreCorporate Security Lessons from an Ex-CIA Operations Officer
Marc Polymeropoulos is a former CIA Operations Officer who gave 26 years of service where he learned a great deal from the pressure of making decisions in some of the most stressful situations. He retired from the CIA in July 2019 at the Senior Intelligence Service level as one of the CIA’s most highly decorated…
Read MoreWhen Dogs are More Than Pets — Tactical K9 Service Dog Training from Devine K9s Founder
Dogs have been the greatest security asset since the need for protection was deemed necessary. Having the ability to detect the slightest sounds to something as monumental as identifying an IED beneath the surface, the bark from a dog is one of the most powerful signals for trouble ahead. John Devine is the Founder, Lead…
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