Connecting the Signals to Manage Emerging Risks
Recognizing and connecting warning signs empowers teams to intervene before a crisis unfolds
This article was originally published in Security Journal Americas.
When news broke of the shooting at 345 Park Avenue, security professionals immediately shifted into investigator mode.
What happened? Why did it happen? How did the incident unfold? Were there warning signs? How quickly was the threat identified? Were emergency procedures effective? And perhaps most importantly, what lessons can be learned to reduce the likelihood of something similar happening again?
These are important questions, and they are the questions traditional security programs are designed to answer.
Access control systems, alarms, emergency communications and response plans remain foundational to protecting people and facilities. They help organizations detect threats, respond to incidents and recover afterward.
Incidents like 345 Park Avenue also serve as a reminder that violence is often preceded by behaviors, grievances and warning signs that emerge long before a crisis reaches the response stage.
Read the full article in Security Journal Americas.
