Insights

A Technology Company Challenged with Explosive Growth Considers Security for the First Time

Mar 30, 2023

A rapidly growing enterprise without minimum security standards, policies, or procedures required a security program and enterprise-wide security platform that was consistent with best practices and would allow for future expansion.

The Importance of Performing and Managing Facility Inspections, Testing + Maintenance

Mar 23, 2023

Today’s buildings are part of a modern trend of larger structures. These larger structures not only require more advanced fire protection systems but also a more considered approach towards ensuring life safety for the occupants

A Critical Infrastructure Provider’s Police Chief Commissions an Extensive Staffing Study

Mar 23, 2023

A police department required a staffing analysis to determine whether its officers possessed the skills and preparation necessary to deliver expected service levels and meet the challenges of policing circumstances.

A Message From Dr. Will Hutchinson

Mar 22, 2023

A West Coast City Taps Outside Experts to Conduct an Independent Use-of-Force Investigation

Mar 16, 2023

In the aftermath of a high-profile, officer-involved shooting (OIS) that resulted in a fatality, city leaders decided to engage an external team of independent experts to conduct an administrative investigation into the incident.

Five Things Hospitals Should Know About Implementing Emergency Management Technology

Mar 15, 2023

Properly implementing emergency management technology can help hospitals maintain a continuous state of readiness.

Fire + Smoke Doors in Health Care Facilities: Designing Your Door Performance Improvement Program

Mar 14, 2023

Fire doors are crucial to hospitals and other health care facilities vulnerable to fires due to the presence of combustible materials and patients with limited mobility.

A West Coast City Takes a Fresh Look at its Police and Community Relationship

Mar 7, 2023

A mid-sized police department required an independent review to understand officers’ interactions with communities and align its operations and culture with national best practices.

An Educational Organization Shines a Bright Light on Its Security Vendor’s Operations

Mar 1, 2023

A large educational organization required a third-party review to understand how they could bring a higher level of accountability, communications, and integration to their security operations.

When Failure is Not an Option: Leading in Times of Crisis

Feb 22, 2023

Failure is never an option when it comes to the safety of your family, business or community. At some point, you may be the one they turn to in a crisis, emergency or disaster to lead them to the best possible outcome.

Local City Leaders Commission an Independent Professional Standards Investigation

Feb 22, 2023

When one of the officers in a large municipality’s police department was charged with domestic abuse, the city’s leaders decided to enlist a third-party review of several critical aspects of the matter

From Natural Disasters to Utility Failures: Planning for Full Building Evacuations in Health Care Facilities

Feb 22, 2023

On February 7, 2023, a fire broke out at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital resulting in the forced evacuation of all 160 patients occupying the facility.