We continue to see the number of mass shootings rise in our country. The latest shooting that targeted innocent people in a public place was a grocery store in Long Island, NY just days ago. At one point, most of us have wondered, “What would make someone do that?”. In this edition of our video series, “Strong, Safe & True,” we sit down with Dr. Gregory Jantz to try to answer that question.
Dr. Jantz is known for his work with mental health and specifically for addressing active shooter scenarios on various news networks. He tells us what kind of profile a shooter usually fits, how they pick their victims and how to look for warning signs before it happens. Jantz, like others, believes we will most likely see more mass shootings in the months to come. Hear what he has to say in the video.
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In this week’s edition of our video series, “Strong, Safe & True,” we sit down with Retired Police Chief and Commander Bill Cooper to discuss domestic terrorism. In the past month, we’ve seen mass shootings in Georgia, Colorado, California, Washington D.C…..and Cooper expects the number of shootings to increase as pandemic restrictions go away.
Fewer restrictions mean more mass gatherings and that presents targets for domestic terrorists. Cooper says there are several things at play and to consider. There are more militias, and they are better organized and prone to inciting violence. In addition, the tense political situation is having an effect. Watch the video on this page for Cooper’s advice on what to look for and how to not fall victim.
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Anxiety has been high sky during the Pandemic and one security expert says the healthcare system sometimes feels the brunt of it all. Anyone can imagine the stress a person feels when they have a loved one in the hospital. Now imagine being that person and not being able to say goodbye to that loved one who is dying. Rich Cinfio is a security director for a major healthcare system. He says in this past year they’ve seen an increase in assaults and the number of weapons brought into facilities. Cinfio says there is definitely a heightened level of challenging authority.
The vaccines also present a need for more security. Not only do those assets need to be protected, so do the sites where the vaccines are being administered. Cinfio says having a plan in place, specifically preparing for potential threats, is a must. Check out the video for more on this and continue to visit our website www.premierrisksolutions.com for more videos and blogs!
Time to be proactive! In our video series, “Strong, Safe & True” we sit down with Retired Police Chief Bill Cooper to talk about risk assessments. The famous adage, it’s better to be proactive than reactive rings more than true in the security world. Being proactive can save lives when you’re talking about proper planning on a safety level.
The goal of course is to ensure companies are prepared and have taken proper precautions should present. An example of that would be an active shooter scenario.
Cooper breaks down assessments for companies, to give a complete picture of what one would look like. He also addresses how to tell if you need one and once it’s over, how to follow up, so it’s actually worth your time and money. Check out the the video and be sure to come back to our website for more blogs and videos!
We are excited to bring you a new video series, falling right into our motto, “Strong, Safe & True.” We are chatting with industry experts to talk security and how it relates to your company and employees in today’s world. That includes Covid-19 related concerns, issues with safety while working from home, and new expectations in today’s climate.
Our first session features Doug Hicks, a security specialist with Premier Risk Solutions. In this video, he focuses on personal security and vigilance. Specifically, how to “turn on and tune in”. This method ensures you can recognize anything out of the ordinary and can handle a potentially threatening situation. Doug emphasizes the importance of carrying that knowledge into any environment, including the office.
Here’s why this information is helpful to any company:
If employees feel safe, they have one less worry/distraction
If employees feel valued and they’ve been given tools to be successful in any situation, it boosts confidence
If employees feel safe and valued, they are more likely to stay with the company that provided that
