By: Stuart J. Visnov, Chief Executive Officer, Echelon Protection & Surveillance Word count: 554 As we observe the passing of the 17th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reissued the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin to underscore
By: Stuart J. Visnov, Chief Executive Officer, Echelon Protection & Surveillance Word count: 726 In the 2 weeks between Part One and Part Two of this blog there have been 2 more “mass shootings.” On June 17, 2018 at least 17 people were shot at an
By: Don Benn, School Security Training Instructor, Echelon Protection & Surveillance. Word count: 643 Echelon has been providing security solutions for educational institutions and school districts since the company was founded in 2001. At that time, our original duties were to provide a helpful, professional,
On February 27, 2017 the untoward happened in the least expected place. Over 100 headstones were vandalized in Mount Carmel cemetery, a Jewish cemetery in Philadelphia, on the heels of similar acts of anti-Semitism in Missouri over the previous weekend. Gravestones that had stood for
Whether you own a large chain of stores or a single boutique, one of the most difficult parts of managing your own business can be ensuring that your products are safe—from the moment they leave the warehouse to their security while on your premises. As
As terrorist attacks become more frequent and more deadly, the threat of terrorism is becoming a much larger concern. For better protection, we will need to look at how the world is changing, what it is leading us to, and the steps that can be
Terrorism is one of the gravest problems that society faces today and is an issue of both national and global concern. The violence, damage and destruction from a terrorist attack can be felt across the globe, which is why it’s now imperative that we become
Why Combining Video Surveillance with Onsite Security is Invaluable A common question we receive from organizations in a variety of industries is whether integrating video surveillance with their onsite security is a worthwhile investment for their business needs. No matter the size of your organization,
