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5/1/2013· Security

Run, Hide, Fight: Responding to an Active Shooter

By: Bo Mitchell

Since Sandy Hook, I get asked daily about "RUN, HIDE, FIGHT," the new response to an active shooter on a campus or in a workplace.

6/4/2013· Security

Protecting Your People & Your Posterior: Does Your Emergency Plan Include Any of These 15 Errors?

By: Bo Mitchell

Most organization leaders believe their emergency plans are state of the art. In fact, their plans are dangerously flawed.

12/30/2004· Forgery & Fraud

Law Technology News: Investigating I. P. Theft

By: Dennis P. Farley and Jack Mattera

While most legal professionals think of external hackers when they hear about information theft, that's often not the case. The more common culprit: someone with legitimate access to the information - i.e., insiders

10/6/2011· Security

Security Law: Private Police = Para-Police?

By: Dr. James F. Pastor

In the past several years many in the security industry have advocated increasing professional standards. The hallmark criteria of professionalism usually relate to training, wages, recruitment standards, and accountability.

1/28/2025· Security

Duty to Defend: Is it Time to "Reimagine" Municipal Liability?

By: Dr. James Pastor

The title of this article asks what some would see as a loaded question. The genesis of this question stems from the current socio-political dynamic. Avoiding divisive rhetoric while addressing significant legal and public safety concerns is my challenge.

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

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.

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.

7/11/2011· Security

Security And Legal Protection: The Seattle Video Example

By: James F. Pastor

This article addresses the security and legal issues relative to the Seattle video depicting the beating of a girl while security personnel stood around.

12/25/2006· Expert Witnessing

Guidelines to Selecting a Security Negligence, Premises Liability Expert

By: Joseph A. LaSorsa, CPP

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