5/31/2011· Security
Designing Safer Schools: Environmental Design Makes The Grade
By: Randall Atlas, PhD, AIA, CPP
When it comes to the issue of safety in schools, it is important to remember that long before the students walk the halls, a design team creates the building and its grounds, envisioning the subsequent relationships with its occupants.
5/12/2011· Terrorism - Homeland Security
Terrorism: Indicators & Implications
By: James F. Pastor
In order to effectively deal with the threat of terrorism, it is important to understand the concept. Terrorism has been around for centuries, dating back to Roman times.
3/15/2011· Security
By: Randall Atlas, PhD, AIA, CPP
Last June, 18-year-old Kelsey Smith was forcibly abducted from the public parking lot of an Overland Park, Kansas, Target store.
2/11/2011· Security
Missile Defense In The News - U.S. Homeland Missile Defense
By: Riki Ellison
The number one priority for ballistic missile defense as stated and outlined clearly by President Barack Obama is the defense of the United States homeland.
2/10/2011· Premises Liability
Crime & Premises Liability: Assessments & Defenses
By: James F. Pastor
When considering how to limit crimes by third parties, or at least limit the liability exposure from such, there are three basic approaches: pre-incident assessments, post-incident investigations, and legal defenses.
2/3/2011· Security
Architectural Security: Integrating Security With Design
By: Randall Atlas, PhD, AIA, CPP
The "form follows function" tenet of 20th century architecture holds that the specific functional requirements of a building should determine design criteria.
3/24/2009· Security
Life Rage – Is the World Going Mad?
School shootings - church shootings - road rage – bullying - workplace rage. We are so angry! It seems as if there are no boundaries anymore. Have we completely forgotten how to deal with life’s setbacks in a civilized manner? Have we become a world full of life’s rages
11/7/2008· Security
How to Protect Your Home from Burglars
By: Thomas P. Prevas
Household break-ins are in a sharp upswing, spurred by changing social and economic patterns. A counselor to insurance underwriters provides useful tips for safeguarding the house and the family car
12/25/2006· Expert Witnessing
Guidelines to Selecting a Security Negligence, Premises Liability Expert
Searches for quality "Security Experts" are conducted on a daily basis by attorneys, V.I.P.’s and corporate executives. Most experts list themselves with referral agencies or expert database web sites. The experts usually list their experience, background and credentials and some of the sites require a fee to be paid by the experts
9/5/2005· Premises Liability
Mitigation of Civil Liability/Injury - Event Management
By: Ira S. Somerson, BCFE, CPP
In discussing the mitigation of civil liability with event management, a phrase from the web-site of Diversified Management Services, "Strategic Planning Services" states, "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there
by Russell E. Darnell, PhD
by Jeffrey Fox, PhD
by James A. Jacobs, et al
