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Download our Risk Management Brief to find out how and why we must act now to end dangerous and #distracteddriving: bit.ly/2x05JdF

#Legislation meant to protect privacy and workers could unintentionally cripple the #PI industry. From #data access limits to contractor reclassification, these bills threaten the tools #investigators rely on every day. Read Working PI magazine below. ow.ly/2XM950YvZS1

The #security industry is evolving. Today’s most effective #guards aren’t defined by force, but by their ability to recognize emotion, communicate with empathy, and de‑escalate tense situations. Training isn’t a luxury anymore — it’s a strategic necessity. ow.ly/mVxR50YhNJj

High‑value assets aren’t #stolen from buildings — they’re taken from walls, pedestals, and cases. Object‑specific protection is emerging as the essential foundation of modern #museum and private‑collection #security. Read @securitymag below to learn more. securitymagazine.com/articles/10216…

A single unchecked box cost an #Oklahoma hotel its #insurance #policy. After a fatal shooting, a court upheld Mt. Hawley’s rescission, ruling that the hotel’s failure to disclose armed #security was a material misrepresentation. Read @InsuranceBizUS below. ow.ly/8OAH50YpibO

Use of force shouldn’t be a taboo topic in #security. With proper training, assessment, and de‑escalation, force becomes a measured tool—used only when necessary and always with accountability. ow.ly/Hi4A50Yoz6G

Building a strong #security culture starts with people. From curiosity and #collaboration to simplifying processes. These five tips show how to make security part of everyday work—not a barrier to it. Read the @securitymag article below. ow.ly/TspZ50YhMRL

The #AlandEtienneSafetyandSecurityAct is moving forward, establishing stronger wage and benefit protections for #NYC’s #private #security officers and honoring the legacy of #AlandEtienne, who lost his life protecting others. Read the @SGSMagazine below. ow.ly/INts50YlVHC

#Healthcare ranks among the top sectors for external #workplace #violence. A June 2025 @ahahospitals report estimates these incidents cost organizations $18.27 billion. Read the @securitymag article below. ow.ly/tiE950YcYYR

Promoting top performers into supervisor roles doesn’t guarantee #leadership success. Gallup Manager Program shows frontline supervisors chosen for talent and training are far more engaged—and their teams feel it. Read the @SGSMagazine article below. ow.ly/N1Ak50YiaME

The #cost of on‑site #security guards in #NYC is set to rise next year as a new law requires #guards to earn the same wages as those on city contracts. Click the @FacilitiesDive article below to get more information on the recent mandate. ow.ly/4vGO50Yeyjr

Recent threats show major gaps in #ExecutiveProtection —especially online. Organizations need an intelligence‑led EP strategy that assesses real #risk, limits digital exposure, & delivers #protection without disrupting #leadership. Read @securitymag below. ow.ly/mc8g50Ye13M

A Loomis #securityguard was severely injured in a shooting outside #ChaseBank, #BalchSprings. A former coworker raised concerns about armored truck routes and #safety —sharing that the #guard was alone in 'a high-risk area'. See @CBSNewsTexas below. ow.ly/G3Jb50YauYh

#Banks and #financial institutions #safeguard high‑value assets, making robust #security essential. While money is the most visible concern, these organizations must also protect #property, sensitive #data, and their reputations. Read @securitymag below. ow.ly/ZM3f50Y9k8r

When a #client feels confident and comfortable with the officer protecting their #property, it strengthens the #partnership between the client and the company. Read the @SGSMagazine article below to sharpen your approach to client‑relationship #security. ow.ly/P8gJ50Y5tUa

Multiple studies back up a simple truth: #students learn more effectively when they feel #safe. Other than physical threats, #cyberattacks, and other virtual dangers are on the rise. @SecInfoWatch gives insight into #security preventives below. ow.ly/luGF50Y56P1

For campus #security personnel, the challenge is neither new nor straightforward. Universities face harsh realities due to decades of #construction, #preservation, decentralized #governance, and funding priorities. Read the @SecInfoWatch article below. ow.ly/SUHJ50XWYXC

#ASIS sought insight from a veteran #investigator to explore how #professionals can conduct #sensitive interviews with empathy while maintaining a high standard of #professionalism. Click the @ASIS_Intl article below to learn more. ow.ly/6pHm50XWYMt

#MentalHealth is a major concern, with #security team #burnout among the industry’s top challenges. The demands of security work make strong mental‑health practices essential. Check out the @securitymag #podcast below for more insight. ow.ly/l7KL50XTr8x

Do #employers owe #workerscomp when an employee crashes from fatigue, not job duties? A new case involving an #ADT patrol officer puts that question to the test. Read the @SimplifyWC article below to learn more. ow.ly/pTyR50XT7Up

@SPGMarketIntel expects #2025 to deliver the strongest US P&C #underwriting results in 18 years, driven by improved private #auto performance. Is this success temporary? Read the @CarrierMgmt article below to find out. ow.ly/HqGq50XT8Co