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Can We Prevent Mass Shootings
The "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign was originally implemented and trademarked by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority and is licensed to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create a nationwide campaign that raises public awareness of the ...
Gun Violence in the US
Gun violence in public locations is at an all-time high. We are now having debates about what would be best to mitigate some of this violence, which should've been done before these incidents. This debate will continue for months or possibly ...
Are Our Airports Vulnerable To Risks
September 11, 2001, has left a deep imprint on the United States, and specifically, on airports around the country. After the catastrophe, airports stepped up and took drastic steps to guarantee that the level of security was at an all-time high. Lives ...
Tips to Protect Houses of Worship
Houses of worship have been vulnerable for years because they are in business to welcome everybody. What has been done to ensure houses of worship are safe from harm or danger. Have houses of worship thought about what security measures they can ...
Knowing Your Environment
It appears that incidents are occurring in this country regularly. We've seen a plethora of incidents at schools, synagogs, shopping centers, and restaurants just to name a few under attack. What are some things that can be done or skillsets that can ...
The Rise In School Violence
There have been 32 school shootings this year, 24 since August 1. A shooting on November 30, in which a student killed four people and injured seven at an Oxford, Michigan high school, was the deadliest school shooting since May 2018. There ...
Vulnerabilities At Airports
On Saturday, November 20, 2021, an accidental firearm discharge at the Atlanta Hartsfield airport created confusion and flight delays. What this incident also did was expose the most vulnerable area at airports. Airports are public facilities where anybody can enter and ...
Unruly Passenger No-Fly List
In mid-December 2001, two lists were created: the "No Fly List" of 594 people to be denied air transport, and the "Selectee" list of 365 people who were to be more carefully searched at airports. The No Fly List, which is maintained ...
Significant Changes Made To Flying After 9/11
As we mark the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, many of us can still remember this horrific day as if it were yesterday. Our airports have changed significantly since the September 11th incident. We can no longer bid farewell to our ...
Traveling in a Post-Pandemic Environment
Traveling Post-Pandemic If you're planning a trip start thinking ahead about alternate flight options or moving your vacation around if you get an alert about severe weather and receive a travel waiver. Cool options like www.radarbox.com, which can give you information ...
Egregious Behavior By Unruly Passengers
Air travel can be difficult in the best of times, with cramped planes, screaming babies, flight delays, and short tempers. Throw in an unprecedented pandemic and the anxiety level can rise quickly. Now that we're seeing the airline industry bounce back since the pandemic, ...
Mass Shootings, Are They On The Rise
Whenever mass shootings occur in the United States, conversations surface with top officials, regarding what can be done to stop or slow down these horrible acts of mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive, mass shootings have increased in recent years, even during the pandemic.
