Jeff Vail discusses the rise of kidnapping incidences worldwide in the wake of COVID. ...

Straight talk about what every security practitioner and organizational leader needs to think about as we approach the end of 2020...

A combination of good communication and effective technology can help administrators remain proactive. ...

Using dashboards for operational intelligence reduces confusion in uncertain times...

Risk is everywhere and we must take steps to manage our exposure as things move forward, whether this means protecting our precious metals or precious kids. ...

This is a question many have been asking. Though it's much less troublesome to many than the question of whether teachers and general staff should be armed with guns (or other weapons), this one is bringing all sides to the table regarding how to spend budgets efficiently....

Whether you are an experienced school safety practitioner or cast into the role recently, there are many things to evaluate when putting together a school security risk management program. ...

ESRM is a theoretical construct, application and approach to risk management that emphasizes cost effectiveness, holistic (non-siloed) involvement by the entire organization, real time understanding of multivariate threats as they impact the goals and viability of an organization....

Many have used it to advance anti-gun movements while others have used it as a way to advocate for more government control and support of safety and security initiatives. Others have interpreted the video in convenient ways and are spinning the content to meet their own special interests. We need to focus on the real message here, what it means, and what we can do to heed the deafening echo the video creates in our emotions and psyche. eisk...

As most security practitioners know, school and campus risk management has been behind the power curve for decades. Recent high visibility events have started to change this, and governments have opened budgets and made disciplinary actions a common thread in addressing the issues....

Colorado has a reputation as a beacon, a test-bed, and an example in school safety and security for many years, and for good reason. There are extremely talented people doing everything they can to prevent and prepare for crisis and unthinkable events at our schools....

Let’s take a look at how the principles of enterprise security risk management (EsRM) can be applied in the education industry....

Contact Alpha Recon today at info@alpharecon.com or schedule a demo to see how your school can benefit from the most advanced security risk management solution on the market....

We hope you found this useful and helpful to elevate the importance of effective risk intelligence platforms for your schools and campuses. At a minimum, this should stimulate thought and and discussion on this important topic...

The product works across all departments and can be managed from a central location, on down to the individual level of risk. Preventive, active, and managed accountability are available 24/7 at a moment’s notice....

"School and college administrators have become de facto risk management professionals who are charged with protecting important assets with primitive tools and little assurance of their effectiveness....