Ben Mannes: Calculating The Risks in Criminal Justice Reform Laws
On Monday, March 1, 2021, the Biden administration praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a police reform bill called the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. In doing so, the House introduced legislation in response to public outcry, rather than...
When Policy Is Reversed Out of Spite – America Loses
Writing for NewsMax, A. Benjamin Mannes recently discussed the election results debate and the dangers of reversing Trump's policies that could happen under a Biden/Harris presidency. Below is an excerpt from the article. For the full article, click here. As a myriad...
“Even under Covid-19 lockdown, crime flourishes in the City of Brotherly Love”
Writing for the City Journal, A. Benjamin Mannes recently discussed the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on Philadelphia-based crime. Below is an excerpt from the article. For the full article, click here. "Last week, Philadelphia’s police department reported that...
An Overview on Continuity Planning Amidist the Covid-19 Pandemic
Business continuity is commonly made up of an evolving list of challenges as trends change by the year. In 2020, continuity planning in the US has taken an obvious unplanned turn in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many businesses in uncharted waters as the...
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Law Enforcement and Security?
The COVID-19 pandemic has yet to reach its peak in the United States, and as a result, nearly all facets of society have been left reeling in its wake -- from the medical field to the live music industry. Perhaps the scariest part of the pandemic has been an almost...
“District Attorney Lied About Public Records Because He Doesn’t Want Public To Know About Thousands Of Cases He Wouldn’t Prosecute”
Ariel Benjamin Mannes was featured in a recent BigTrial article. Below is an excerpt. For the full article, click here. "District Attorney Larry Krasner lied about the existence of public records that would show just how many cases his inept and corrupt office has...
To Address Corruption, Pennsylvania Must Change Laws That Enable It
A. Benjamin Mannes recently contributed a feature article to BigTrial. Below is an excerpt from the article. Click here for the full article. "When most Americans think of corruption, images of the Daley machine in Chicago, Tammany Hall in New York and New Orleans’...
Human Resources Continue to Play a Pivotal Role in Corporate Security
With a myriad of security threats currently presented to businesses, governments and nonprofit organizations, organizations must remain vigilant in structuring efficient, up-to-date security and safety protocol to defend their staff and infrastructure, as well as stay...
Three Crucial Compliance Trends For 2020
With 2020 already nearing its second quarter, a variety of compliance-related trends have started to rear their heads -- some with the potential to further change the face of compliance as we currently know it. This article lists several trends to watch as the wild...
“Are Your Security Systems Interoperable?”
In a recent article for Security Magazine, Ariel Benjamin Mannes discussed the construction and management of interoperable security systems. Below is an excerpt from the article. For the full article, click here. Twenty-three years ago, when I worked with the...