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The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)'s new report, "The Competence of Frontline Workers and What They Say About Their Work," explores the typical responsibilities, skills and perceptions of the dynamic security officer role.

Visitor safety officers (VSOs) in Guam aim to protect tourists and residents during their time on the island. The G4S officers took on a new role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthcare employees are more likely to experience workplace violence (WPV) than any other profession. Five articles support the theory that simulators and coaching reduce workplace violence prevention through hands-on training that provides the workforce with the knowledge, awareness, skills and confidence to manage situations.

Detecting the differences in what causes motion is where recently developed AI-based, event-driven software shines.

A survey from Cleaning Coalition of America of U.S. employees found worker-preferred safety measures regarding the return to in-person work.

As wearable video surveillance continues to be deployed, enterprise security teams in healthcare, retail and more are finding value in improved accountability, transparency and oversight.

The Maryland Stadium Authority has agreed to beta test Liberty Defense Holdings' HEXWAVE weapons detection system, which aims to use artificial intelligence to identify potential threats.

Newer leadership principles that prize attributes such as empathy have eroded the old hard-line approach to management somewhat. But plenty of managers and leaders still warily eye colleagues who seem too friendly or upbeat.

As the United States commemorates the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people, injured 10,000 more and changed the course of life for many on September 11, 2001, those in the industry reflect on the changes that have happened in the security profession since.