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Most school security is built to react—lock the doors, sound the alarm, initiate lockdown. But once those measures are activated, the crisis is already unfolding, and the impact on students, teachers, parents, and staff is already in motion. A third-grade teacher once asked Adam Coughran, “I appreciate the training, but I can’t tell my students…
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From Theft to Violence: Crime Data Points to Holiday Retail Challenges
The holidays are here, bringing festive decorations, bustling shopping centers, and shoppers humming along to “Jingle Bell Rock.” But beneath the cheer lies a growing concern for retailers: the surge in theft, fraud, and organized retail crime (ORC) that accompanies the season. For many in retail, this time of year isn’t just about spreading joy—it’s…
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Beyond the Fence: Proactive Perimeter Security with Video Analytics
Your facility’s perimeter is not just a boundary—it’s the first line of defense against potential threats. If you manage security for a corporate headquarters, manufacturing site, transportation facility, or university campus, you have felt the pressure to get ahead of those looking to do harm. We talk with your colleagues every day and they live…
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AI in Physical Security: Expert Success Stories Dispel Falsehoods
The fall of 2024 raises security concerns around events public and private. Increased foot traffic and high-profile events including an election make it harder to maintain a secure environment, especially in busy places like schools, universities, public gathering spaces/events, and healthcare facilities. Every day, security teams face the task of identifying and responding to threats…
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Integrating Tech and Physical Security: A School Safety Expert’s Take
In the latest episode of Innovation Obsessed, Matt Plantier of Oosto sits down with Wes Drake, former special operations expert and current COO of Omni-Response, to discuss the vital role of technology in modern security practices. With a background in the Department of Defense and over two decades of military experience, Wes brings a wealth…
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From Campuses to Care Facilities: Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Security Incidents?
In settings ranging from university campuses to senior living facilities, the need for robust, adaptable security solutions to potentially prevent security incidents has never been more critical. In episode 5 of our Innovation Obsessed podcast, experts explored how integrating security measures across different sectors protects vulnerable populations and creates safer environments for all. The…
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Staying Left of the Bang: How AI Helps Security Teams with Crisis Prevention
Most security conversations focus on responding to attacks or incidents after they occur. This week, our Innovation Obsessed panel shifts the focus to prevention—moving left on the timeline, before the bang. What can you know in advance? How early can you know it? And most importantly, how can you stay ahead of the threat, keeping…
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Soft Skills, Real Impact: Rethinking What Makes Talent Stand Out with Client Success Executive Ben Brandon
Work feels different today. Conversations about AI, hybrid schedules, shifting career paths, and talent shortages aren’t just industry headlines—they’re shaping everyday decisions for workers and employers alike. As people rethink what they want from their careers and companies rethink what they need from their teams, one theme keeps rising to the surface: the skills that…
Why Empathy Matters in Today’s Workplace and How It Builds Better Teams
Empathy has become a business competency, not a soft nice-to-have. With hybrid teams, rapid AI adoption, and a workforce increasingly vocal about identity and inclusion, companies are being pushed to rethink what effective leadership looks like right now. Research and workplace trend reports consistently show that employees who feel seen and supported are more…
Finding Purpose Through Service: Faith, Leadership, and Legacy with Pastor Arthur James
Burnout among faith leaders has surged in recent years, fueled by heavier workloads, complex community needs, and the quiet exhaustion many pastors carry—sparking urgent conversations about resilience, calling, and sustainable leadership. A survey found that roughly four in ten pastors considered leaving full-time ministry in a single year, citing reasons like stress and loneliness—making guidance…
Allowing Inspiration to Grow from Intuition: How Inner Guidance Drives Real Career Growth
In a workplace culture increasingly shaped by rapid change, rising expectations, and new definitions of leadership, professionals are redefining success beyond titles and output. Empathy, intuition, and inner alignment — once seen as intangible “nice-to-haves” — are now emerging as competitive advantages. As recent workforce studies show that human-centered leaders drive higher engagement and…
