Security Magazine: Was the Capital Gazette Shooting a Reminder of Security Responsibility?
In this piece for Security Magazine, I discuss the recent Capital Gazette shooting and recently released FBI report on behavioral indicators for active shooter prevention and the workplace responsibility for safety & security of staff and stakeholders. Question...
DAILY CALLER: ARE MAYORS FUELING THE OPIOID CRISIS BY STIFLING ENFORCEMENT?
My latest piece The Daily Caller addresses the municipal policies that may be enabling addicts who are living in homeless encampments in many US cities by limiting law enforcement presence and arrests for drug offenses and quality of life crimes. What do you think...
Buffalo News Publishes Mannes’ Piece on School Security
On June 19, 2018 the Buffalo News published my piece; "The Risks of Oversimplifying the School Security Issue" on their Another Voice pages. If you haven't read this valuable analysis on school security in Security Magazine; it's important that you read it by clicking...
Security Magazine: The Risks of Oversimplifying the School Security Issue
Thanks to Security Magazine for publishing my latest piece which unpacks and analyzes the issue of safety & security in America's schools; and why little has been done to actually secure them almost 20 years after the attacks at Columbine. Please click here to...
Daily Caller: THE DANGERS OF LABELING OPPONENTS AS ‘ENEMIES’
My latest piece the The Daily Caller discusses how it's become common to call someone with differing opinions an "enemy" in a breakdown in respectful discourse; and how this reflects a potentially dangerous trend that may be contributing to a rise in violent acts....
Addressing Homeless Encampments & the Opioid Crisis on the John Cardillo Show
With large homeless encampments presenting an increased risk to both public safety and public health in cities like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle and Fort Lauderdale; is a return to “Broken Windows” policing necessary to provide the first step toward intervention...
Discussing School Security on the OAN Evening News
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018; I appeared on a national cable evening news broadcast (the OAN Evening News with anchor Patrick Hussion) to discuss the need for improved security in America's schools. When the national discussion starts to shift to pragmatic measures...
Mannes to partner with SERAPH to help secure America’s Schools
From the one-room, Amish schoolhouse in West Nickel Mines, PA to Sandy Hook, CT and Parkland, FL; Americans are being issued constant reminders of the vital need to secure its schools. As someone who is Board Certified in Security Management and a registered expert...
Security is a Vital Consideration in the Emergency Management Landscape
My latest LinkedIn professional article poses the question; does your security program encompass emergency management? Does your Emergency Management or Preparedness program include security as well as the Fire Service? This article explores the need for...
Mannes to speak on Gangs at the historic Union League of Philadelphia
On Thursday, January 26th; A. Benjamin Mannes will be joining a panel of experts to address Gangs and cover the new book: "THE GANG LIFE: LAUGH NOW CRY LATER - SUPPRESSION AND PREVENTION" at the Union League in Philadelphia; Lincoln Memorial Hall at 5:30PM. Mannes was...