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Learning from leaders across sectors

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Learning from leaders across sectors

From implementing effective emergency preparedness to navigating today’s cyber landscape, the role of the enterprise security leader requires a continual education to be apprised of best practices and ensure program success from the top down. In addition to networking, leaders in the security industry can benefit from lessons learned by their peers in a variety of sectors and the security field as whole. In Security magazine’s monthly Solutions by Sector live webinar series, an editorial…

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Revolutionizing public safety and criminal justice through AI

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Revolutionizing public safety and criminal justice through AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming public safety, criminal justice and security by fundamentally changing how crimes are committed, investigated and prevented. As AI tools become increasingly sophisticated, law enforcement and corporate security professionals are utilizing these advancements to enhance their capabilities. However, integrating AI into these sectors also brings significant challenges, including ethical concerns, recruitment difficulties, and the surge in crime rates. This article examines the transformative impact of AI, the ongoing efforts to…

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Creating a safer workplace: California Senate Bill 553 becomes law

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Creating a safer workplace: California Senate Bill 553 becomes law

California’s Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) mandates that nearly all employers in the state establish written workplace violence prevention plans by July 1, 2024. This law amends California’s labor and civil procedure codes, requiring most organizations to create prevention plans and employee training programs. Exceptions are made for employers already covered by healthcare standards and small, non-public businesses with fewer than ten employees. The law will be enforced by Cal/OSHA, though the specifics of enforcement…

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Workplace compliance considerations for California Senate Bill 553

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Workplace compliance considerations for California Senate Bill 553

The California Senate Bill 553 (CA SB 553), which went into effect on July 1, 2024, is a milestone in labor law legislation. The bill introduces new safety obligations for most businesses in California, aimed at addressing growing concerns around workplace violence. Specifically, CA SB 553 mandates the implementation of comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans (WVPPs). These plans must include procedures for identifying and addressing potential security risks, maintaining extensive and auditable records of each…

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Workplace violence prevention: How to formulate a plan

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Workplace violence prevention: How to formulate a plan

Workplace safety remains a critical issue, impacting more than 1 million Americans each year. In response to the challenge that employees face, California enacted S.B. 553 last fall, mandating that employers with more than 10 employees in the state of California develop workplace violence prevention plans, along with other requirements, by July 1, 2024.  Laws like S.B. 553 are essential tools for safeguarding employees that ensure employers meet legal standards, implement preventive measures and foster a…

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A workplace security framework: Mitigating employee-related threats

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A workplace security framework: Mitigating employee-related threats

In the modern discussion on workplace security, the focus often centers around preventing active shootings and violence stemming from terminated or disgruntled employees. The article “Publicly Humiliating Events: A Precursor to Workplace Violence” by Karie Gibson, Lauren Brubaker and Andre Simons rightly highlights the crucial role that public humiliation plays in triggering such violent acts. However, beyond the immediate threat of homicide, there exists a broader spectrum of potential risks posed by former employees, including…

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Is political polarization affecting your security program?

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Is political polarization affecting your security program?

With the U.S. presidential election looming, the political divisiveness facing the nation is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to prevent political discussions from spilling over into the workplace, and physical security teams are no exception. “When your employees have differing political views, these conversations can quickly escalate into debates or even arguments,” says Eric Sean Clay, healthcare security executive for a large healthcare system in Houston, TX, and President of the International Association…

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Proactive security: Identify the precursors of violence

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Proactive security: Identify the precursors of violence

Workplace violence hurts a lot of people. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, about 2 million Americans are victims of non-fatal violence in the workplace; it is also the cause of around 1,000 homicides per year in the U.S. It is a major problem that has serious, lasting consequences for employees, their families and the organizations they work for. This issue, that impacts so many workers in industries like security as well as healthcare,…

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The 2023 Security Benchmark Leaders — Chico’s FAS, Inc.

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The 2023 Security Benchmark Leaders — Chico’s FAS, Inc.

The 2023 Security Benchmark Leaders — Chico’s FAS, Inc. | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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The 2023 Security Benchmark Leaders — Materion

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The 2023 Security Benchmark Leaders — Materion

The 2023 Security Benchmark Leaders — Materion | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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