Posted by Adam Koehler on Wed, Oct 03, 2012
On October 24th, 2012, the first annual Heart of America Wounded Warrior Golf Benefit took place in Overland Park, KS. This was a golf event unlike any other. It began with a moving rendition of the Star Spangled Banner performed by a U.S. Marine and was followed by a heartwarming speech from Lt. Col. Hugh Mills. Veterans were recognized and fallen heroes honored with “Taps”. Each of the 18 greens on the course flew the American flag, and not one touched ground that day as veterans and volunteers stood by the flags holding them with pride as the golfers putted out each hole. The closing ceremony gave thanks to volunteers and veterans alike and was topped off with a poem that was read by Chris Hahn, a heroic warrior who wrote it after returning home. The touching poem gave new meaning to “adapt and overcome”.
When the opportunity is there, thank a veteran.
Securitas Security Services cosponsored the event with Burns & McDonnell and helped raise $20,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. To learn more about how you can honor and help our wounded warriors, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
About Securitas USA: Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is a knowledge leader in security. As the nation's leading security provider, Securitas USA and its affiliates offer security solutions, including uniformed security officers, mobile patrol and consulting & investigations. Everywhere from small businesses to large corporations, our 100,000 employees are making a difference. For more information, visit www.securitasmobileus.com.
Posted by Tim Keller on Tue, Jun 21, 2011
PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. (Securitas USA) announces the launch of "Securitas SOS," a mobile application that provides emergency services. Triggered by the user or automatically detected with a fall or impact, emergency services are deployed to the exact user's location and notifications are sent to a pre-set list of contacts.
Securitas SOS aims to allow users to feel confident and secure about navigating through a complex and fast-paced mobile world, whether they are traveling in a car or walking in the park, domestically or internationally.
Other robust features allow for individual, employee or fleet tracking and analytics, 24X7 nurse line, roadside assistance, weather, traffic, crime, news, disasters, corporate alerting and much more.
Powered by My911 Inc., Securitas SOS will be available to Securitas USA enterprise customers, through its U.S. workforce initially and to individual consumers through the Securitas USA Mobile website, www.securitasmobileus.com.
Tim Keller, vice president, Securitas Mobile, adds, "Securitas USA's goal is to deliver best-in-class security services and in partnering with My911 Inc., it now has access to the most comprehensive mobile technology solution providing for the safety of its customers."
Highlighted by patent-pending impact detection technology, Securitas SOS is a cutting-edge service that uses the most advanced features available through mobile devices, applications and networks.
Users and corporations have significant control over the settings, rules and the information their application and online portal complement delivers to maximize detection, direction and protection of events and persons.
"Built for flexibility, our application suite was customized to meet the unique requirements of Securitas USA. Securitas Security Services USA is a major force in its industry and we are honored to be a part of this initiative," said Larry Hurwitz, CEO, My911 Inc.
Securitas SOS is available on both the Android and Blackberry platforms and will soon be released for iPhone. For more information and ordering, please visit www.securitasmobileus.com.
About Securitas USA: Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. is a knowledge leader in security. As the nation's leading security provider, Securitas USA and its affiliates offer security solutions, including uniformed security officers, mobile patrol and consulting & investigations. Everywhere from small businesses to large corporations, our 100,000 employees are making a difference. For more information, visit www.securitasinc.com.
About My911 Inc.: My911 is a leader in technology and mobile application development with an array of customizable industry solutions for security, insurance, healthcare, sports-adventure, automotive, fleet and government. For more information, please visit www.my-911.com.
SOURCE Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Wed, Apr 13, 2011
Workplace Violence Prevention/Response was the security threat of greatest concern in the Healthcare and Social Assistance industry again in 2010. Internet/Intranet Security moved up to 2nd place from 9th and Inadequate Security moved up to 3rd from 12th position.
1. Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
2. Cyber/Communications Security: Internet/Intranet Security (including e-mail/e-commerce)
3. Litigation: Inadequate Security
4. Environmental/Social: Pandemics
5. (tie) General Employee Theft
5. (tie) Employee Selection/Screening
7. Property Crime (e.g., external theft, vandalism)
8. Environmental/Social: Shootings (malls, schools)
9. Identity Theft
10. Substance Abuse (drugs/alcohol in the workplace)
Click here to download Securitas USA's complete report.
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Wed, Mar 23, 2011
In 2010, Internet/Intranet Security was the security threat of greatest concern in the Utilities industry. Workplace Violence Prevention/Response and Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience tied for 2nd place. Employee Selection/Screening dropped from 3rd to 4th position and Terrorism dropped from 1st to 5th position in 2010.
1. Cyber/Communications Security: Internet/Intranet Security (including e-mail/e-commerce)
2. (tie) Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
2. (tie) Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience
4. Employee Selection/Screening
5. Terrorism
6. Property Crime (e.g., external theft, vandalism)
7. (tie) General Employee Theft
7. (tie) Crisis Management and Response: Political Unrest/Regional Instability/National Disasters
9. Global Supply-Chain Security
10. Unethical Business Conduct
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Internet/Intranet Security and Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience continue to be the security threats of greatest concern in the Information industry in 2010. Internet/Intranet Security remained in 1st position and Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience remained in 2nd position. Business Espionage/Theft of Trade Secrets moved up from 9th position in 2008 to 3rd Position in 2010, while Travel Security moved up from 10th to 4th position.
1. Cyber/Communications Security: Internet/Intranet Security (including e-mail/e-commerce)
2. Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience
3. Business Espionage/Theft of Trade Secrets
4. Travel Security
5. Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
6. Unethical Business Conduct
7. Fraud/White-Collar Crime
8. Identity Theft
9. Intellectual Property/Brand Protection/Product Counterfeiting
10. (tie) Employee Selection/Screening
10. (tie) Executive Protection
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Wed, Mar 09, 2011
For management security threats in the Real Estate, Rental and Leasing industry, Workplace Violence Prevention/Response remained in 1st place as the security threat of greatest concern in 2010. Robberies moved into 2nd place from 9th place and tied with Property Crime, which moved up to 2nd place from 5th place.
1. Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
2. (tie) Environmental/Social: Robberies
2. (tie) Property Crime (e.g., external theft, vandalism)
4. (tie) Cyber/Communications Security: Internet/Intranet Security (including e-mail/e-commerce)
4. (tie) Environmental/Social: Pandemics
6. Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience
7. (tie) Terrorism
7. (tie) Employee Selection/Screening
7. (tie) Environmental/Social: Shootings (malls, schools)
10. Bombings/Bomb Threats
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Wed, Mar 02, 2011
For Fortune 1000 retailers and related companies, Robberies, which ranked 14th in 2008, moved to 1st place as the security threat of greatest concern in 2010. General Employee Theft dropped from 1st to 2nd position and Workplace Violence Prevention/Response moved up from 4th to 3rd position.
1. Environmental/Social: Robberies
2. General Employee Theft
3. Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
4. Unethical Business Conduct
5. Intellectual Property/Brand Protection/Product Counterfeiting
6. (tie) Property Crime (e.g., external theft, vandalism)
6. (tie) Cyber/Communications Security: Internet/Intranet Security (including e-mail/e-commerce)
8. Employee Selection/Screening
9. Identity Theft
10. (tie) Fraud/White-Collar Crime
10. (tie) Crisis Management and Response: Political Unrest/Regional Instability/National Disasters
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Wed, Feb 16, 2011
The top security threat for 2010 in the Finance and Insurance industry was Workplace Violence Prevention/ Response, moving up from 2nd place in 2008. Internet/Intranet Security dropped from 1st place in 2008 to 2nd place in 2010. Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience remained in 3rd place. Executive Protection moved into 4th place and Political Unrest/Regional Instability/National Disasters moved into 5th place, both moving up from a tie for 9th place in 2008.
- Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
- Cyber/Communications Security: Internet/Intranet Security (including e-mail/e-commerce)
- Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience
- Executive Protection
- Crisis Management and Response: Political Unrest/Regional Instability/National Disasters
- Fraud/White-Collar Crime
- Identity Theft
- Travel Security
- Unethical Business Conduct
- Employee Selection/Screening
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Wed, Feb 09, 2011
The top concern among security directors at Fortune 1000 manufacturing companies in 2010 was Internet/
Intranet Security, moving up from 5th place in 2008. Workplace Violence Prevention/Response remained 2nd and
Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience dropped from 1st place to 3rd place. Business Espionage/
Theft of Trade Secrets dropped to 4th place from 3rd place in 2010.
- Cyber/Communication Security: Internet/Intranet security
- Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
- Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience
- Business Espionage/Theft of Trade Secrets
- Global Supply-Chain Security
- Travel Security
- Intellectual Property/Brand Protection/Product Counterfeiting
- Unethical Business Conduct
- Employee Selection/Screening
- Fraud/White-Collar Crime
Posted by Samantha Dutcher on Thu, Jan 20, 2011
Securitas USA surveyed a wide range of security managers and directors, facilities managers and others responsible for the safety and security of corporate America's people, property and information from Fortune 1000 companies. The objective was to identify emerging trends related to perceived security threats, management challenges and operational issues. This has created a reliable data-driven tool for security professionals to apply as they define priorities and strategies, develop business plans, create budgets and set management agendas.
The 2010 survey drew 298 responses from corporate security directors and other executives with primary responsibility for their companies' security programs, yielding a 22.5% response rate.
The study revealed the issues of greatest concern to corporate security directors in rank order.
2010 Top Security Threats
- Cyber/Communication Security: Internet/Intranet Security
- Workplace Violence Prevention/Response
- Business Continuity Planning/Organizational Resilience
- Employee Selection/Screening
- Unethical Business Conduct
- Crisis Management and Response: Political Unrest/Regional Instability/National Disasters
- Property Crime
- General Employee Theft
- Travel Security
- Fraud/White-Collar Crime
