As summer heats up, event managers are preparing for the annual flock of visitors heading to Washington, D.C. to celebrate the Fourth of July in the nation’s capital. The national celebration includes fun and festivity, but also the need for heightened security measures. Large event security factors Given the current…
Read MoreAn incident in Loudon County, Virginia led police to increase security measures at a high school and to bring criminal charges against a student. The recent event involved threats that the student made against the school on social media. Troubling incidents like this one, including many recent tragedies, have made school security…
Read MoreFrom 2010 through 2015, Delaware led the region in population growth. In 2015, there were 945,934 people living in Delaware after a steady increase of 1 percent per year for the preceding half decade. If the rate of expansion continues, estimates put the state population at over 1,000,000 by the…
Read MoreMaryland Security Professionals serves Mid-Atlantic States, operating out of five different locations to provide clients with high-quality surveillance equipment and security service expertise. Whether you are looking to protect your business or personal property, we provide top-level protection in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia. Maryland Security Professionals headquarters…
Read MoreCommercial parking lots and garages are common sites for criminal activity, including theft and personal attack. A large number of vehicles sitting for long periods of time make an easy target for thieves, and even more so in remote lots with poor lighting and security. Some parking lots have light…
Read MoreWhen it comes to event security, you get out what you put in. That is the lesson from Maryland Security Professionals' owner Jeff Croissette in his recent article, Effective Planning for Event Security, featured on the Sports Destination Management website. The article offers sound advice or a good refresher for…
Read MoreStudents across the country are headed back to school and for school administrators and safety personnel, campus security is a daily concern. The good news is that schools can be proactive in reducing risk to students and staff by implementing some basic campus security features. Campus security factors into school…
Read MoreHaving visible professional security at events like summer music festivals increases the likelihood that the event will remain free of major breaches. Trained security experts help set the tone of an event, and patrons and vendors are safer because the event security presents an image of safety. Additionally, if the…
Read MoreProfessional security surveillance systems are not only used in large public facilities such as airports, shopping malls and office centers, but increasingly in school buildings and educational institutions. Given the number of incidents in recent years which have threatened the well-being of children as well as those pursuing higher education in university settings,…
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