Sandy Hook. Columbine. Virginia Tech. Stoneman Douglas High School. These names are seared into our subconsciousness. They were supposed to be places of learning, friendship, and fun, not settings for darkness and death. But, tragically, such incidents have become all too common. Hardly a week goes by when the news doesn’t carry a report of…
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All public buildings and facilities face a certain level of risk associated with various threats. Threats can be either violent or nonviolent, and intentional or accidental. While the likelihood of a dangerous situation is relatively low for most establishments, that doesn’t mean owners or managers should dismiss the benefits of a threat assessment plan. Identify,…
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Mass shootings seem to happen all too often in the United States.Horrifying images flood the new stations. Still photos of people experiencing their worst nightmare in real time. The rest of the world watches in anguish as each act of violence seems to get closer and closer to home. Have you ever paused to think…
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We hope your business has a security system and we hope it’s a good one. At Alert Protection Services, we see school and workplace safety as a top priority and understand the importance of a reliable system. We also know there is always room for improvement. It’s the kind of upgrade that comes from having…
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Sometimes it takes a tragedy to pass legislation that protects school children against violence. One such case is Alyssa’s Law. This law aims to protect students by requiring schools to put in panic buttons to send silent alerts to law enforcement agencies. The silent alarm directly links to law enforcement, allowing first responders to get…
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Customizable Emergency Notification System With today’s climate of workplace violence, mass shootings and ever present natural disasters it is imperative that your organization has a customizable emergency notification system. Communication is key when it comes to quick response in emergency situations. Having the right people respond quickly can take a tragic situation and turn it…
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Before an emergency situation occurs at your business, church, or school, you want to have a plan in place. Planning is the key to defining roles, duties, and responsibilities in the event of a fire, accident, or shooting. When people are prepared for the worst, they can step up and act on their training during…
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Real Time Alert Solutions are a necessity in this day and age. It seems there is a new tragedy on a weekly basis that targets schools, churches, and places of business. All these are places where a large number of people gather regularly. As a business owner, or leader of an organization it is important…
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Crisis software solutions are the technology systems that allow swift and effective communication when an emergency is occurring. Workplace emergencies are bound to happen. Whether a medical emergency, a weather emergency or an act of mass violence it is crucial that your organization has a safety plan. Having the most comprehensive and effective safety plan…
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A critical component of any facility management program should include security measures. For many businesses, it can be difficult to design such a program–let alone know where to start. By hiring a security contractor, businesses can gain helpful insights on how to meet their safety goals. It all begins with a security assessment. What Are…
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