Pushing the Limits and Lifting Others Along the Way — Honoring Kristin Lendardson
The following is a personal message from the Associate Director of the Center for Protective Intelligence, Travis Lishok, regarding Kristin Lenardson’s nomination as a Pioneer in the Protective Intelligence Honors Program. Security practitioners are a different breed — they are uncommon people that tackle impossible challenges daily. Kristin Lenardson is one of those practitioners who…
Read MoreSecurity at Sporting Events — What Goes Into Protecting Fans, Athletes, and Stadiums
If you’ve ever been to a sporting event, you’ve experienced the age-old somewhat thorough bag check and metal detector walk through. I’ve often gotten to the other side of those security checks and thought to myself, “did they even look in my bag?” In reality, this “protocol” only breaks the surface of entertainment and sports…
Read MoreFred Burton – Most Influential People in Security 2021
This article was originally featured in Security Magazine. Looking back at his life, Fred Burton says his father instilled within him the very values he holds dear today, including a commitment to service and a wish to make a difference. “My dad gave me a better start in life than he ever had and instilled…
Read MoreThe Attack Cycle, Mass Shootings And Lone Wolves: What Companies Should Know
This article was originally featured in Security Magazine A mass shooting at the workplace is a nightmare for everyone involved. But for corporate security professionals, it means the injury or death of colleagues, executives or customers they are responsible for keeping safe. And the trauma of these attacks goes well beyond physical injuries. The average gunshot victim…
Read More3 Questions to Understand and Analyze Any Threat
No successful team strategizes to win without evaluating who they’re up against. The same goes for security — a program has little chance of success without logically evaluating the risks or assessing the threat(s) at hand. Understanding the Threat The first foundational principle of an effective security program is to understand the threat, which should…
Read MoreAmerican Companies Are Not Prepared for Physical Threats
The threat landscape has changed dramatically. As a nation, we’re seeing an uneven recovery, with masks and social distancing in some places, while others are wide open. Concerts and outdoor events are selling out in record time, even as law enforcement agencies warn that domestic extremists could exploit them for violence. The pandemic spurred 15…
Read MoreRevealing the Most Prevalent Physical Security Threats at U.S. Companies
For many executives leading major companies, the threat of violence in the workplace is distant. They don’t think it could ever happen to them, and few want to openly discuss the threats they do receive. Security professionals don’t have that option. They swim in a fast-moving river of threats made by strangers, activists, co-workers and…
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Read MoreA Driving Legend — Tony Scotti, Protective Intelligence Pioneer
The following is a personal message from the Executive Director, Fred Burton, regarding Tony Scotti’s nomination as a Pioneer in the Protective Intelligence Honors Program: In protection, regardless of the mission or assignment, your vehicle serves many purposes and driving is critical to the success of any protection officer. The driving track is also fun!…
Read MoreConsiderations for Personal Safety and Small Office Protection
Not all organizations have large security teams observing and protecting employees and their customers during their day-to-day operations. Small office environments who lack the resources for security staff are often left scrambling when something doesn’t feel right, or, conversely, overreact when presented with an unwanted situation. However, employees and business owners working at organizations of…
Read MoreThe Digital Transformation of Protective Intelligence within a GSOC
This podcast was originally featured on The Great Conversation. Global Security Operations Centers are increasingly expanding their investigative capabilities by formalizing the methodology within a digital transformation model. We turn to a top-performing security professional with over 15 years of physical security experience covering the entire spectrum of Physical Security; Security Operations, Executive Protection, Security…
Read MoreProtective Intelligence Lessons From the U.S. Capitol Riot For Companies
This article was originally featured in Security Magazine. After a lifetime in the protection business, the one constant in Washington that I’ve learned is that it takes tragedy to force change. The January 6 Capitol riot is not an enigma. This was a clear protective intelligence failure. The key finding of Retired Army LTG. Russel…
Read MoreAs Athletes Play, Bad Actors Can Prey: Why Protective Intelligence is Needed in Sports
This article was originally published in Athletic Business. Last year, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana was at home with his family when he discovered an intruder trying to kidnap his granddaughter from her playpen. Fortunately, Montana and his wife were able to wrestle the 9-month old out of the woman’s arms before any serious…
Read MoreScott Stewart’s Lasting Impact on Protective Intelligence
The following is a personal message from the Executive Director, Fred Burton, regarding Scott Stewart’s nomination as a Pioneer in the Protective Intelligence Honors Program: One cold and rainy Thanksgiving Day many years ago in Washington, D.C., our command center notified us about a domestic threat from a person of interest against the Secretary of…
Read MoreA Tribute to Clint Hill, Protective Intelligence Honors Pioneer
The following is a personal message from the Executive Director, Fred Burton, regarding Clint Hill’s nomination as a Pioneer in the Protective Intelligence Honors Program: When we first started thinking about the Protective Intelligence Honors program, Clint Hill was the first person that came to mind. Some may not recognize the name, but anybody who…
Read MoreThe Case Files: Nasim Najafi Aghdam
In this blog series, we explore historical events to teach us what pre-incident indicators were present to reduce the chance of bad things happening in the future. History tells us that there is no detail too small, as even the slightest move off-center can set off an unfortunate domino effect. This Case File shares a…
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