The recent news detailing the shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare has captured the nation’s attention, reigniting important discussions about safety and security in our society. As a result, executives across the country are understandably feeling more anxious than ever.

When you hear the words “security assessment,” it is common to associate them with surveillance cameras, access control, and visitor vetting (e.g., ID scanning and appointment verification). As a security assessor, I need to understand what keeps a facility and its occupants safe, which may mean...

As a security assessor, I continue to seek ways to improve my ability to provide clients with the best information about their concerns. I strive to seek training on new and improved methods of identifying security gaps and issues within the facility I am assessing.

My continued desire for...

When I ask about duress alarms during a security assessment of a workplace or government facility, the typical response I get is, "I'm not sure if we have them." Or, “We removed them because we kept setting them off by mistake.”

A duress alarm, alternatively known as a panic button or distress...

For most of my professional career, I worked as a school resource officer to ensure the safety and security of schools. This experience provided me with the foundation to become a security assessment professional. In my role as a security assessor, I work with government agencies to evaluate...