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Violence in Healthcare: A Call to Action for Hospitals and Workers

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Hospitals have protocols for everything: patient care, emergency response, infection control. But are we doing enough now to protect healthcare workers who care for us? With rising workplace violence, critical staff shortages, and burnout reaching alarming levels are pushing too many healthcare workers to their breaking point. A recent survey by National Nurses United found…

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Super Bowl Security Playbook: What the Chiefs, Eagles, and Top Defenses Get Right

Super Bowl LIX is more than just the Chiefs vs. Eagles—it’s a high-stakes event demanding top-tier strategy both on and off the field. While quarterbacks read defenses and coaches make split-second calls, security teams must do the same, ensuring 70,000 fans in the stadium stay safe, as millions watch worldwide. With the world’s eyes on…

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Safe, Not Scared: Rethinking School Security

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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Healthcare Under Pressure: Bringing a Championship Mindset to Healthcare Security

Healthcare facilities are built to heal, but their openness leaves them vulnerable. Healthcare facilities account for 42% of infant abductions, and healthcare workers experience violence—both physical and verbal—at a shockingly 5 times higher rate than other industries. This violence accounts for up to 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries caused by violence. (NCMEC & ACS)….

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Hot or Not? Security Execs on 2025 Predictions, Trends & Insights

As the year winds down and the holiday season is in full swing, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on 2024—a year of challenges, growth, and innovation—and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for 2025. In this special holiday episode of Innovation Obsessed, Shawn Fontenot, Oosto’s VP of Marketing, and Patrick Welsh,…

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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 Cargo: Protecting Drivers, Assets, and the Bottom Line with AI

In the first half of 2024, cargo theft in the United States surged by 49% compared to the same period in 2023, with an average loss per incident of $115,23, according to an August 2024 report by Overhaul. Freight hubs and urban centers like California and Texas remain hot spots, exposing long-standing gaps in supply…

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2025’s Hottest Healthcare Trends with David Willis, Principal with ECG
March 28, 2025

Healthcare organizations have faced significant challenges over the last five years due to the lasting financial and operational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread labor shortages, and rising costs of care delivery. The pandemic forced hospitals to prioritize crisis response over long-term strategy, leading to deferred investments, workforce burnout, and financial strain. Now, with many…

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With ESA Demand Outpacing Supply, How Can Utah Expand Microschool Access?
March 28, 2025

Across the country, education savings accounts (ESAs) are reshaping how families think about schooling—but in Utah, surging demand is outpacing available options. Last year, roughly 27,000 students applied for Utah’s ESA program, but only 10,000 scholarships were available. While parental interest in alternative education is booming, a new bottleneck is emerging: the supply of…

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Can a Single FreightGuard Review End Your Trucking Company? Sadly, Yes
March 27, 2025

As the freight industry grapples with the lingering impacts of a market downturn and rising digital vulnerabilities, a critical question has emerged: how can trucking companies defend their reputations in an era where a single online review can kill a business? In 2023 alone, over 88,000 trucking companies shuttered, and for many, the catalyst…

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Where Security Meets People: Building a Better Industry Through Workforce and Inclusion
March 27, 2025

The security industry is facing a moment of transformation. Amid rapid technological shifts and workforce challenges, companies are realizing that talent — recruiting it, developing it, and retaining it — is now central to long-term success. At the same time, long-overdue conversations around inclusion, representation, and culture are gaining momentum across the sector. According to…

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Safe, Not Scared: Rethinking School Security
January 24, 2025

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…

Read More
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…

Read More
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
December 5, 2024

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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Campus Safety Net: Insights from UF’s Former Director of Security

Ensuring safety on campus is more critical than ever. As students return for the fall semester, universities are stepping up their game to handle an array of security challenges. From protests to active shooters, campuses must be prepared. Want to know how? Tune in to our latest episode of “Innovation Obsessed,” where we delve into…

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Violence in Healthcare: A Call to Action for Hospitals and Workers
February 21, 2025

Hospitals have protocols for everything: patient care, emergency response, infection control. But are we doing enough now to protect healthcare workers who care for us? With rising workplace violence, critical staff shortages, and burnout reaching alarming levels are pushing too many healthcare workers to their breaking point. A recent survey by National Nurses United found…

Read More
Healthcare Under Pressure: Bringing a Championship Mindset to Healthcare Security

Healthcare facilities are built to heal, but their openness leaves them vulnerable. Healthcare facilities account for 42% of infant abductions, and healthcare workers experience violence—both physical and verbal—at a shockingly 5 times higher rate than other industries. This violence accounts for up to 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries caused by violence. (NCMEC & ACS)….

Read More
On the Frontlines of Healthcare Security: Strategies for Preventing Workplace Violence

Ensuring the safety of both patients and staff in healthcare settings is a growing concern, particularly as incidents of workplace violence become more frequent. Factors such as mental health crises, substance abuse, and high-stress environments contribute to the complexity of maintaining secure healthcare facilities. Addressing these challenges of preventing workplace violence requires innovative solutions…

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Super Bowl Security Playbook: What the Chiefs, Eagles, and Top Defenses Get Right
February 7, 2025

Super Bowl LIX is more than just the Chiefs vs. Eagles—it’s a high-stakes event demanding top-tier strategy both on and off the field. While quarterbacks read defenses and coaches make split-second calls, security teams must do the same, ensuring 70,000 fans in the stadium stay safe, as millions watch worldwide. With the world’s eyes on…

Read More
Hot or Not? Security Execs on 2025 Predictions, Trends & Insights

As the year winds down and the holiday season is in full swing, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on 2024—a year of challenges, growth, and innovation—and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for 2025. In this special holiday episode of Innovation Obsessed, Shawn Fontenot, Oosto’s VP of Marketing, and Patrick Welsh,…

Read More
Beyond Cargo: Protecting Drivers, Assets, and the Bottom Line with AI

In the first half of 2024, cargo theft in the United States surged by 49% compared to the same period in 2023, with an average loss per incident of $115,23, according to an August 2024 report by Overhaul. Freight hubs and urban centers like California and Texas remain hot spots, exposing long-standing gaps in supply…

Read More
From Gates to Game Time: Lessons in Proactive Stadium Security

Safety sells—and 69.3% of fans are buying in. According to the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, nearly three out of four eventgoers factor security into their decision to attend, and many are willing to pay extra for peace of mind. For those charged with event and stadium security, this isn’t just a…

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Proactive Strategies for High-Stakes Environments: Technology, Training, and Tactics
August 29, 2024

In high-stakes environments where the cost of failure can be catastrophic, proactive strategies are paramount. Whether it’s universities, hospitals, or corporate institutions, organizations face escalating threats that require advanced technology, rigorous training, and effective tactics. Recent security trends underscore the necessity of comprehensive approaches to safeguard these environments. High-stakes environments increasingly adopt integrated solutions…

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From Gates to Game Time: Lessons in Proactive Stadium Security
December 6, 2024

Safety sells—and 69.3% of fans are buying in. According to the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, nearly three out of four eventgoers factor security into their decision to attend, and many are willing to pay extra for peace of mind. For those charged with event and stadium security, this isn’t just a…

Read More
Beyond the Fence: Proactive Perimeter Security with Video Analytics
December 5, 2024

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…

Read More
AI in Physical Security: Expert Success Stories Dispel Falsehoods
December 5, 2024

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…

Read More
Integrating Tech and Physical Security: A School Safety Expert’s Take
December 5, 2024

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…

Read More
From Campuses to Care Facilities: Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Security Incidents?
December 5, 2024

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…

Read More
Staying Left of the Bang: How AI Helps Security Teams with Crisis Prevention
September 12, 2024

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…

Read More
Proactive Strategies for High-Stakes Environments: Technology, Training, and Tactics
August 29, 2024

In high-stakes environments where the cost of failure can be catastrophic, proactive strategies are paramount. Whether it’s universities, hospitals, or corporate institutions, organizations face escalating threats that require advanced technology, rigorous training, and effective tactics. Recent security trends underscore the necessity of comprehensive approaches to safeguard these environments. High-stakes environments increasingly adopt integrated solutions…

Read More
On the Frontlines of Healthcare Security: Strategies for Preventing Workplace Violence
August 15, 2024

Ensuring the safety of both patients and staff in healthcare settings is a growing concern, particularly as incidents of workplace violence become more frequent. Factors such as mental health crises, substance abuse, and high-stress environments contribute to the complexity of maintaining secure healthcare facilities. Addressing these challenges of preventing workplace violence requires innovative solutions…

Read More
Campus Safety Net: Insights from UF’s Former Director of Security
August 1, 2024

Ensuring safety on campus is more critical than ever. As students return for the fall semester, universities are stepping up their game to handle an array of security challenges. From protests to active shooters, campuses must be prepared. Want to know how? Tune in to our latest episode of “Innovation Obsessed,” where we delve into…

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