This forms the third and concluding part of the series on core aspects of workplace physical security, and puts into perspective and is the practical aspect of the theorizations in previous parts.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, without strong physical security, no security professionals […]

In Nigeria, violence and criminal activities are assuming dangerous tendencies as they threaten lives, properties, the national sense of well-being, peace, security, and social order and are consequently reducing the citizens’ quality of life. Segregation that is often found in the residential neighborhoods resulting from difference in income, employment and education standards often leads […]

The security of schools is an extremely important one that cannot be overemphasized, particularly with the various disturbing news of students and teachers kidnapping. The recent abduction of seven (7) students and one (1) teacher from Prince Academy in Damba- Kasaya Village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the midst of battling […]

The security within and about schools, daycare, colleges and places harboring minors/educational institutions, has become an issue of national/ worldwide concern, due to the current realities of the world including kidnapping, terrorist attacks, bullying, school shootings. Sexual exploitation, vandalism and other issues putting the life of children/minors, teachers and parents at risk.

The April 2014 […]

A scam is a scheme or illegal trick employed in getting victims to reveal personal or secret information, part with money or other valuables. A scam can also lead to the victim giving out a benefit to the perpetrator.

Scams come in various forms, depending on the perpetrator or […]

Keeping employees, clients/ visitors safe as well as the protection of physical assets is the major concern of every employer and this is achieved by, amongst other things, the deployment of physical security mechanisms. These mechanisms are divided into three parts namely:

1. Access control
2. Surveillance
3. Testing […]

Physical security is the protection of personnel, hardware, software, facility, and other assets of the Company from physical activities capable of causing damage or loss. Some of the activities are theft and natural disaster.

Over time, individuals, corporations, and even tradesmen/women, business owners have come to overlook the […]

Physical security is the systems used for the protection of people, property, and assets from actions and events that could cause damage or loss. It is the reaction to physical threats that can either be: internal, external, manmade or act of God.

Though often overlooked in favor of […]

WHAT IS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite.  It ranges from threats and verbal or emotional abuse and even homicide.

Anyone can be a victim of rape and other sexual violations at any place or time. This realization raises the need to be armed with tips on how to prevent such situations, as the effects of rape are far-reaching and long-lasting to both the victim, family, and friends.

While […]