by Ariel Benjamin Mannes | Mar 6, 2019 | Public Integrity, Public Safety, Security |
Below is an excerpt from an article I recently wrote for Security Management: “The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) operation in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria was the largest and longest response in the agency’s history. Yet, as it had been...
by Ariel Benjamin Mannes | Jan 14, 2019 | Public Integrity, Public Safety, Security |
As part of a previous blog, I discussed key ways in which workplaces, educational institutions, and similar establishments can properly train their staff to handle violent threats. In this regard, many organizations have utilized free Department of Homeland Security...
by Ariel Benjamin Mannes | Jan 14, 2019 | Public Integrity, Public Safety, Security |
It can be tricky to uphold security during an entertainment-based event; the process brings a specific set of challenges supplementing those that come standard with nearly all public safety scenarios — and this boils down to a simple, yet crucial fact: attendees, in...
by Ariel Benjamin Mannes | Dec 18, 2018 | Public Integrity, Public Safety, Security |
Earlier this month, federal health officials announced that fentanyl passed heroin as the deadliest drug in America. This development is equal parts disturbing and unsurprising, considering the accelerated pace at which the opioid crisis currently thrives. Pair this...
by Ariel Benjamin Mannes | Dec 18, 2018 | Public Integrity, Public Safety, Security |
It is no secret that cognitive technology is changing countless industries worldwide, and in many cases, these changes have been objectively positive and constructive. However, as these technologies continue to become increasingly normalized aspect of our culture, the...
by Ariel Benjamin Mannes | Nov 30, 2018 | Gun Control, Public Integrity, Public Safety, Security |
In wake of an uptick in mass shooting events, many businesses and institutions have become forced to think more preemptively about how to keep themselves safe from such crises. As security loopholes continue to be exploited and safety culture continues to subsequently...
