school security, Stop It at the Door

Local Businesses Take School Security into Their Own Hands

Frustrated, angry and faced with aging school buildings, three failed school levies and a lack of state funds, local businesses in a rural township in Northern Ohio are determined to make their schools more secure and protect their students. More than fifteen businesses in the rural Crestwood School District have come together in an unprecedented …

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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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