Ben Mannes: Calculating The Risks in Criminal Justice Reform Laws

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...
Social Media’s Impact on Violent Attacks

Social Media’s Impact on Violent Attacks

Following last month’s shooting at a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, the world recieved another reminder of social media’s new and potentially disturbing contribution to such scenarios — both in the investigation process and, horrifically, in the real...
Physical Security Remains Crucial

Physical Security Remains Crucial

Cybersecurity is arguably crucial, but it is not the be all and end all of securing personal or organizational assets and intellectual property. We cannot, in our growing dependence on technology, overlook the lasting importance of physical security practices, which...

Digital Evidence Management: Key Considerations

With the world around us becoming increasingly digitized and video surveillance becoming more prevalent, security and law enforcement personnel have become faced with a growing level of digital evidence; in fact, some would suggest that effective investigations, loss...

Three common school security myths, and why they are incorrect

On its surface, the job of those specializing safety & security should be a simple one; to keep bad things from happening by securing an environment from accidental and/or intentional incidents that may cause injury, loss or even death. However, when you add in...