There is a notable increase of workplace violence in a healthcare setting. It’s no wonder that healthcare professionals are looking for a better answer to combat workplace violence. Nearly a quarter of all nurses have been attacked in one way or another in the past year. There are almost as many violent injuries in the […]
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Many different types of panic buttons are on the rise in today’s society. Businesses around the world are altering their stance on the way they look at security. In the United States, many companies are utilizing technology to help make their facilities safer for employees. There are a large number of safety and security tools out […]
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Security panic button systems are on the rise in today’s society. Businesses around the world are altering their stance on the way they look at security. In the United States, many companies are utilizing technology to help make their facilities safer for employees. There are a large number of safety and security tools on the market […]
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Coffee shops are an often-overlooked location for workplace violence. Because coffee shop workers work with people from many walks of life, an incident response plan is a must. For this reason, a panic button from TeamAlert would be an essential supplement for any incident response plan. Why Use a Panic Button in a Coffee Shop? […]
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Workplace violence is a topic that plagues the state of Alabama. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there was a total of 70 work fatalities reported in 2015 in Alabama. Of this number, workplace violence accounted for 7 percent of all fatal work injuries occurring in 2015, at five deaths. A similar report done in […]
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Recent terrorist attacks against businesses and schools in America have caused great concern for the safety of America’s children in a facility without alarm systems. For centuries, man has depended on his best friend (the dog) to alert him to impending danger or an intruder. Technological developments have advanced, and the idea of alarms is to repel intruders […]
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The issue of classroom violence is up-front and center for the children who attend school every day. The threat of violence in schools is very real. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, there have been a total of 220 shootings on school campuses since the Sandy Hook Elementary mass shooting on December 14, 2012. The statistic […]
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An active shooter is an individual set on killing or attempting to kill several people in a confined and populated area. Shooter situations are often unstable and escalate quickly. Also, shooters rarely follow a distinct pattern or method to their selection of victims. These types of crisis are usually over within 10-15 minutes before law enforcement […]
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What systems are the “Save All” solutions for safety and security in today’s society? Well, sadly, there is not any single solution that can fill this “Unicorn” myth. In an active crisis situation, you cannot rely on just technology, or incident response training. These are not meant to stand alone as your only security barrier. More […]
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It’s unfortunate that recent events are showing a need for increased security initiatives. In the business world, security initiatives take resources away from regular business costs. This cuts into company profits. Enacting additional security measures becomes more of a nuisance than a help. These security measures commonly result in an organization having to change the […]
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