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'Culture of Tolerance' Enables Violence Against Nurses, Says Hospital Administrator

Jan 11, 2012 -An Emergency Nurses Association survey found that most incidences of abuse toward nurses aren't formally reported. One hospital administrator fears that hospital violence has become an accepted occupational hazard.

How Can the Hospitality Industry Better Protect Housekeeping Staff?

Sep 12, 2011 -The recent episode involving Dominique Strauss-Kahn's alleged rape of a housekeeper has rekindled discussion on what the hospitality industry should do to better protect housekeeping and room service employees from on-the-job harassment.

When Darkness Falls in Delhi

Aug 02, 2011 -The growth of 24/7 call centers in India puts women at risk. Efforts to protect them have generated results as well as criticism.

Deterring Workplace Violence

Feb 03, 2011 -Security professional Bonnie Michelman, CPP, discusses how to prevent and respond to workplace violence in this month's podcast.

Seminar on Workplace Violence Reminds Businesses That "No One is Immune"

Dec 07, 2010 -Little more than a block from the location of the Discovery Channel hostage crisis this past summer, AlliedBarton and ASIS International's suburban Maryland chapter held a workplace violence seminar to preach preparedness.

Morning Security Brief: Airport Pat-downs, Wi-Fi Risks, Workplace Violence, DoD Intelligence Budget, and More

Oct 29, 2010 -A CNN employee's encounter at an airport draws attention to security pat-downs. Risks of free wireless connections in public spaces--and what you can do about them. A new online resource offers companies guidance in developing policies to help employees dealing with domestic abuse and related issues. And more.

Listen Here! April Podcast

Apr 08, 2010 -Join host Laura Spadanuta as she talks with editors about topics in this month's Security Management, including data breaches, workplace violence, the monetary trade-offs between privacy and security, and jihadist radicalization on the home front.

State Worries Corrections Layoffs Will Lead to Insecurity

Oct 22, 2009 -Budgetary woes in Iowa could lead to 515 layoffs throughout the state's corrections system, jeopardizing the safety of its officers and inmates, according to the Des Moines Register.

Education Sessions Wow Attendees

Sep 16, 2008 -Security professionals at the 54th Annual Seminar and Exhibits attended education sessions on a variety of cutting-edge topics from critical infrastructure protection to workplace violence.

Gunman Murders 8, Kills Self at Omaha Mall

Dec 05, 2007 -A suicide note from the gunman said he wanted "to go out in style."

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