Planning a Big Outdoor Event? Put a Thorough Security Plan in Place

Multiple incidents of violence impacted both the safety and enjoyment of visitors to the Summit, Ohio County Fair in late July, including the shooting of a teenage fairgoer in the parking lot after hours. There was also a violent incident at the Trumbull County Fair earlier in the month. In response to these incidents, other Ohio county fair organizers stepped up their event security plans. … read more

How to Identify a Fake Police Officer (or Other Law Enforcement Agent)

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The swift uptick of aggression in our society concerns me greatly. Sadly, social media, which began as a place to build community, is now contributing to this violent state of affairs. Videos demonstrating “successful” acts of aggression are now common and easily accessible online. They are posted by people who feel they are justified taking action against some perceived enemy because of their own personal … read more

Suicide is a Gun Issue

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Did you know that according to data compiled by the CDC, there were 27,038 suicides by guns in 2022 according to the CDC? Mental Health or Gun Issue A person who is considering suicide might exhibit a change in attitude or behavior, such as speaking or moving with unusual speed or slowness.  In addition, the person might suddenly become less concerned about their appearance and … read more

Stopping Lone Wolf Attacks

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Learn about the five concerning factors with this type of terrorism There has been a significant rise in individual, unaffiliated terrorist attackers, especially in Western countries. Data from the Global Terrorism Index indicates that the proportion of unaffiliated attacks has surged from under 5% in the mid-1970s to over 70% between 2014 and 2018. This increase reflects a decline in organized far-left political terrorism and … read more

How to Deal with Workplace Threats

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Workplace physical, verbal, or psychological threats can severely impact employees’ morale, productivity, and well-being. Both employers and employees must recognize, address, and prevent these threats to ensure a safe and harmonious work environment. This blog post aims to provide practical strategies for dealing with them. Recognize the Threat Before you can address the issue, you need to recognize it. Workplace threats can be: Do Not … read more