Security Justice

 I am providing an update on everything that occurred with me for the last 2 years.  I have successfully graduated from University of Colorado Denver and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a 3.6 GPA.  During my 2 years in CU, I had the privilege of interning at the 1st Judicial District Adult Probation Unit where I worked with offenders that were low risk. I specialized in handling a caseload of offenders that were on probation for DUI related offenses. I also managed a caseload of 150 offenders that reported monthly over the phone. I learned a lot about case management and legal writing during my year in a half in probation. It was a valuable experience to have and learned how to write reports in timely manner. I also was able to shadow Pre-Trial, Victim Services, and Juvenile Probation. I interned at the same time juggling 2 jobs.  I also was part of the Trio Program at CU where I was able to travel to North Carolina and Texas where I attended rese...

Where am I headed right now in life you might ask?  I decided that I plan on going back to school and finish on earning a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice through a accredited university. I understand that some people may criticize or ridicule me for the choices I make but, I feel like this is the best decision for me.  I have been doing security for 6 years now and quite honestly I am growing tired of it. The industry as whole is quite interesting and you can learn a lot from it, but as I continue to grow older in the upcoming years, so is my mind and body.  I want to take things the next level and start looking for a rewarding career that I can be happy in and find fulfilling.  I have a couple of both short and long term goals. Some of my long term goals is to go into law and find a nice stable place that I can call my home.  Short Term goals: Finish my bachelor's degree, move out of the current state I live in, and secure a job in criminal 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 t...

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.  ·     ...