Articles Tagged with ''mental health''

5 minutes with Terri Patterson - Corporate security and mental health

August 30, 2021

Terri Patterson is a recognized expert in behavioral assessment and risk mitigation and a Principal in Control Risks’ Crisis and Security Consulting practice. Here, Patterson delves into the impact of mental health issues in the corporate environment.

Why now is a crucial time to protect the mental health of security workers

Shahzad Ali

July 26, 2021

The truth is, the roles of security workers have become more crucial to public safety than ever, and their voices need to be heard. We must take this time as an opportunity to drive change and improve the livelihood of our forgotten frontline workers.

Assistive AI keeps the human element in public safety

Jack William

June 4, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most disruptive innovation in a generation. It is quickly becoming an essential component in many industries, including public safety. However, these are still the nascent stages of AI adoption, and with that, come challenges.

Johns Hopkins University to handle mental health calls differently in new pilot program for security officers

Johns Hopkins University pilots new program pairing security officers with behavioral health team to handle campus safety and security calls

May 20, 2021

Due to a large portion of calls coming into the Johns Hopkins University Officer of Campus Safety and Security being mental health related, the University has decided to pilot a new program to better equip its security team to handle and respond.

Americans concerned about mental health and want public safety agencies to improve response to mental health crises

May 14, 2021

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave) released its 2021 Mental Health and Emergency Response Survey results. The findings show that Americans are concerned about mental health generally and want to see first responders, including 9-1-1 call takers, police, EMS and fire fighters, improve emergency response involving mental health crises.

Mental Health awareness week UK security officers

GMS Group offers security officers increased support amid Mental Health Awareness Week in U.K.

May 11, 2021

GMS Group is offering its security officers an increased level of support for Mental Health Awareness Week in the U.K.

DHS conducts simulation experiment to study law enforcement use of force, inform best practices for 21st century policing

April 26, 2021

The U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with support from George Mason University and the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute (HSSEDI), recently concluded a two-week Use of Force Simulation Experiment (SIMEX) to examine law enforcement use of force and inform best practices for 21st century policing.

54% of teens today do not believe schools are equipped to respond effectively to emergency incidents or mental health needs

April 15, 2021

The third poll in a series of nationwide surveys conducted by Navigate360 and John Zogby Strategies, a national polling firm, shows the majority (54%) of teens today do not feel prepared to deal with the anxiety of returning to school and do not believe schools are equipped to respond effectively to emergency incidents or mental health needs.

Duty of care for lone rotational remote workers increases amid COVID-19 and a high-level of mental health issues among this population

Study shows 40% of lone rotational workers experience suicidal thoughts

April 13, 2021

A global report from the International SOS Foundation and Affinity Health at Work, ‘Mental Health and the Remote Rotational Workforce’ provides in depth insight into the psychological impacts of this unique mode of working. The new study provides evidence of the high level of suicidal thoughts, clinical depression, impacts on physical health (such as diet) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this workforce.

American teens are experiencing high rates of anxiety, depression and acts of self-harm

New Navigate360 and Zogby Strategies Safety and Wellbeing Poll shows growing teen anxiety brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on America’s economy, culture, and daily life

January 14, 2021

Only 55% of teens believe that school leaders thought safety was a priority and only 42% thought schools are spending enough time and money to keep students safe, according to a survey conducted by Navigate360 and John Zogby Strategies.

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, Regina Lester, Vice President of Security & Safety Operations at Toledo Zoo, will share her insights on implementing security technologies in the entertainment sector and the challenges all organizations face — large and small — when it comes to balancing budget and security.