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- Stadiums, entertainment venues remain terrorism targets
Federal counterterrorism officials sent alerts to police departments across the country reminding them that because of their importance to the national infrastructure, stadiums are still targets for terrorism. Colleges and universities across the country are beefing up security efforts at their stadiums. USA TODAY
(9/23)
- Fashion retailer exec discusses loss-prevention solutions
 Steve Hearn, head of safety and security at fashion retailer Jaeger, explained at a recent industry summit how he went about dealing with an uptick in fraud. Aside from installing more CCTV cameras, Hearn said the company also had to look at the broader picture. The loss-prevention solution at Jaeger was to "look at integrating video analytics to make smarter decisions from its CCTV solution," he said. The Retail Bulletin
(9/13)
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- Companies should prepare for "crippling" H1N1 impact
The seasonal flu costs $10 billion in direct medical expenses and lost productivity a year, but the H1N1 flu could cause "crippling absenteeism," David Morgan writes. The Chamber of Commerce is advising companies to tell sick workers to stay home, provide good air circulation and encourage hand washing, he writes. Insurance Journal/Reuters
(9/18)
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- 4 behaviors that build trust
Being trustworthy is an intention but it doesn't by itself build trust, writes Keith Ayers, president of the Australia-based Integro Leadership Institute. Ayers argues that four demonstrable behaviors that build trust are reliability, saying what you mean/meaning what you say, being open and being accepting. BusinessWeek.com/Today's Tip blog
(9/21)
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- Mass notification systems for emergencies are advancing
Mass notification, the practice of sending real-time alerts to a large population in the event of an emergency, has become an emerging standard. Mass messages can now be transmitted with the use of sophisticated applications through digital messaging and interior and exterior broadcast loud speakers. SecurityInfoWatch.com
(9/3)
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- Panel to decide fate of color-coded terror alerts
The Obama administration has created a special security panel to determine the usefulness of the color-coded terror alert system created in the previous administration. The panel is deadlocked on the issue of whether to keep the system or throw it away. If the system is scrapped, the panel agreed that it should be replaced with a new one. The Wall Street Journal
(9/16)
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IPC International awarded Pyramid Management Group security contract
IPC has been chosen to provide security services at 15 shopping centers managed by Syracuse, N.Y.-based Pyramid Management Group. The move is part of a larger industry trend toward outsourced shopping center security. "We will focus the entire depth of IPC's expertise and support to deliver a level of service that will exceed our client's expectations." Learn more.
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IPC excels at National K-9 Olympics amid tough competition
IPC had the honor of being able to compete and judge at the National K-9 Olympics sponsored by American Working Dogs Inc. As one of three private agencies represented in the 73-team competition, IPC ranked 8th overall. Among the competitors were teams from the U.S. Secret Service, National Security Agency, Pentagon Police Department and U.S. Army Special Forces. Learn more.
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 | We are certainly safer than we were prior to 9/11 and I say that with confidence. The Department of Homeland Security rose out of 9/11 and one of our, indeed our lead mission, is to work on making sure that we are safer."
--Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
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IPC is the leader in operational, training and technology related security
programs specifically created to address the unique requirements of the
shopping center industry. Strengthening our partnerships through value-added
programs is just one of the many forward-thinking opportunities we provide our
clients. We are an international security provider serving over 450 regional
and super-regional shopping centers in North America and in the United Kingdom
as IPC Security. IPC is a multi-dimensional security company
operating the wholly-owned subsidiaries of IPC Technologies (CCTV security),
and Uniformity Incorporated, a public safety uniform and equipment company.
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