In response to the September attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, the Senate has passed a measure to add 1,000 Marines to embassy security forces, nearly doubling the size of the force in 130 countries.
The Brazilian government announced a $900 million investment in its security forces ahead of hosting the 2014 World Cup, in light of rising crime in Sao Paulo and other host cities.
Egress issues, excessive capacity and ticket scalping are some of the problems facing Mexican soccer stadiums, according to security experts from England.
NRF’s Loss Prevention community has released its 2012 Effective Crowd Management Guidelines to address what retail stores and shopping centers should be prepared for when managing large crowds.
Despite the gravity of what security personnel potentially face each and every day, popular culture delights in depicting them in a comical light. Reality shows and films provide light-hearted fun and entertainment, but in no way personify the real world of security officers on the job.