Category Archives: Security Training

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  Panic Buttons in Schools: What is the Best Procedure?

  Posted on November 20, 2017 by Russ in Physical Security, Risk Assessment, Security Management, Security Training.

  Recently a school asked me for my opinion about the most appropriate procedure and technical set up for panic buttons.  The scenario is that each teacher or member of staff is issued a wireless dual button duress device (specifically assigned to that person and his/her classroom or office). If the both buttons on the duress device […]

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  Propping Doors – Protect Your Access Control Investment

  Posted on October 27, 2017 by Russ in Physical Security, Security Management, Security Training.

  TODAY I was visiting a school, which has a very sophisticated electronic access control system.  Teachers are provided with badges to facilitate entry into the school as well as into security sensitive areas (i.e. computer labs, server rooms).   Facility management can program the system to do pretty much anything they need it to do:  schedule certain doors […]

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• Security Procedures Can Improve Your Bottom Line: Training

  Posted on April 12, 2013 by Russ in Security Training.

  In my previous post I outlined six aspects of security procedures that can improve your company’s bottom line. In this first installment of the series, I discuss training and training strategy. I frequently provide both of these services to my clients. Because there are many options when it comes to security training, it is important […]

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