Security Justice

Specifically, in the US, there have been several notable events in the 21st century over the past 20 years that have transformed security and our perception of it. Some examples include: 2001: 9/11 2003: War on Terror 2008: Great Recession 2015: Ferguson Riots 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic 2020: George Floyd Riots (Police Reform) These events have significantly impacted the industry and how we approach security. 2001 : following the September 11 attacks—the deadliest terrorist attacks on US soil—a federal security service called the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was established by the Bush Administration. Federal security officers were employed to enhance airport security nationwide, tasked with maintaining safety and screening for weapons. 2003 : The US was engaged in two major conflicts in the Middle East: the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. This period saw a boom in private security contracting. Firms like Academi, formerly known as Blackwater Consulting, provided private securi

  Exterior (outside) patrolling in my opinion is just as important as doing an interior (inside) patrolling. Conducting an exterior patrol has a lot of benefits when it comes to identifying the following: Hazards : Security Professional should look for anything that might pose as a safety hazard such as potential o    Slip & Falls : Cam hold a company liable for injury that may be cost. Can cost a business thousands of dollars in legal fees o    Fire Hazards : Can cause the fire marshal/commissioner to come onto the property to cite the business owner for Fire Code violations o    Broken infrastructure: Such as cracks in concrete or wooden structures that could cause a structure to collapse   o    Broken equipment: some sites such as construction sites or any sites that may use heavy machinery could be broken or malfunctioning o    Unsafe walkways/pathways: debris can be in the way of establishing a clear path to travel onto   Safety: Try to identify anything that m

Patrolling plays a huge vital role in the security profession whether it be done by  foot,  in a  vehicle , or  virtual.  Think of patrolling as your meat & potatoes to providing effective security services We will discuss the 3 main types of patrol that a lot of security companies utilize. We will also go over the pros and cons of patrolling, and discuss a little bit about the  Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment   Foot Patrol : Patrol is done on foot where it requires a security officer to walk around an established perimeter whether it be exterior or interior      Pros:   ·         The security professional can check to make sure doors are properly secured meaning no doors should be left open or propped open  ·         Dangerous hazards can be identified such as spills, broken equipment, broken glass, etc.  ·         Cost effective as in it does not cost as much money to have a security professional patrol on foot compared to a security professional patrolling inside a vehi