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Surviving Mass Shootings
The horrific tragedies of mass shootings have haunted the nation with grief and anger at the senseless, preventable violence. Because of the high number of casualties coupled with media coverage, mass shootings often make headlines all over the nation. As of writing this post, there has been over 240 mass shootings in the United States in 2022 alone. Mass shootings
A Multi-Layered Approach to Securing a Warehouse
Warehouse security is one of the top priorities within the transportation and logistics industry. Not only from a safety point of view, but also the security of the high-value assets themselves. The Rise of Online Shopping During the height of COVID-19, online shopping has been a large boon as individuals quarantined in their homes. With no way to leave
Steps to Becoming a Security Officer
Security officers play a vital role in our daily lives whether we like to think so or not. They’re present at large special events, shopping centers, hospitals, major gathering places, banks, hospitality centers, and so forth. Security officers are the ever-so-present eyes, ears and boots on the ground and have the ability to proactively deter crimes as opposed to security
How to Prevent Package Theft
Online shopping is a staple in modern consumerism and current shopping behaviors. With a simple click of a button, consumers can have almost anything delivered to their front door step. From clothing, electronics, food, toys, and so much more, people seldom have to leave their homes in order to go shopping. Americans have taken to online shopping years before the
Celebrate a Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with family, friends, and eat a food-inducing amount of food. Furthermore, it’s a prime time to watch the game, parade, or Puppy Bowl! Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. According to Huffman and Huffman, an average of 4,000 kitchen fires occur every year on Thanksgiving. As recorded by
Vacation Tips: Protect Your Home
The holidays are a popular time for families to go on vacation, especially during Thanksgiving and Winter break. So you’re packed and ready for your trip, but before you go, take a few moments to make sure that your home is secure. The last thing you want to do while on vacation is to worry about your home security. Inside
Halloween Safety and Tips
Halloween is a hauntingly exciting time of year where families and friends dress up in costumes to celebrate the occasion. Though Halloween can be a fun night, it can also be dangerous. For kids and teenagers, trick-or-treating is the highlight of Halloween. For others, throwing costume parties and celebrating with friends are more their vibe. Subsequently, Halloween can be one
Preparing for Wildfire Season
California, among other states, is experiencing another year of wildfires. Despite the beautiful scenery and slow pace of woodland areas, they pose a risk for going up in flames. According to Cal Fire, California saw approximately 4.2 million acres of land burned in wildfires. Additionally, 112 million tons of greenhouse gases were emitted from the fires, 11 million gallons of
How to Prevent Copper Theft
Copper, or Cu, is a shiny red metal that is essential to our every day lives. Its high ductility, malleability, thermal and electrical conductivity, and resistance to corrosion gives it a wide range of application. The average building or structure depend on copper and all the properties it brings. Being an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, copper wire makes
Preventing Catalytic Converter Theft
The nation has seen the numbers of catalytic converter theft skyrocket within the past 12 months. From July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, claims filed for catalytic converter theft grew by nearly 300% nationwide as compared to the year prior. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports that catalytic converter thefts have seen a significant increase since the beginning
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