Suspect Package, suspect mail, suspicious mail

Ramping Up Procedures to Identify Suspect Mail and Packages

During the holidays –  from mid November to Christmas Eve –  FedEx delivers about 400 million packages and UPS delivers about 700 million packages. The events of this past October proved that the mail is still a method used by terrorists to deliver bombs to unwitting victims. The reality of the situation is that the …

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Security at Large Events, large events, security

Essential Large Event Security Tactics Before and During the Event

Fall is right around the corner and for a lot of Americans this means tailgating, fall festivals, outdoor corporate meetings and other large events. The recent August 26, 2018 active shooting incident during a video gaming competition in Jacksonville FL, reminds us that when a large number of people congregate together, no matter the reason, …

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Security Cameras and Security Guards at Large Events

Security Cameras + Security Guards Make for a Much Safer Event

This is a guest blog post by Andy Wendt, Vice President of Rentacomputer.com When running a large event, security is most prominent on your mind. While personnel can be your “boots on the ground” and video surveillance can give you an overall view of the event, it’s important to budget BOTH options for the best …

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Stop Robot Calls, robo calls

Stop and Prevent Those Annoying Robocalls

In April, 2018, Americans received an estimated 3.4 billion scam phonecalls, which was a huge increase over the previous year. Besides being a nuisance, these calls can also lead to dangers including theft, identity theft and malware. Here are some critical tips to help you limit calls while protecting your identity: Don’t engage with a scammer …

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active shooter prevention, aggressive behavior, active shooter

Active Shooter Detection Systems Can Save Lives

Mass shootings by lone wolf individuals or terrorists are an unfortunate reality in the United States and around the world. “See Something, Say Something”, access control, security procedures and better gun control laws are all essential elements in preventing active shooter situations. However, as recent events have shown (e.g. Lakeland FL shooting), active shooters still …

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