You probably don’t want to think about it before heading to work in the morning, but your workplace could be a potential crime scene. Incidents of “workplace violence” such as the Lackland AFB shooting earlier this month continue to make news headlines. The April 8th shooting involved a Lackland AFB tech sergeant and his commanding […]

Today’s Wisconsin primary plays an important role in the US Presidential election 2016, especially for the Republican candidates. Much as a Presidential candidate has to prepare for dealing with an onslaught of media attention and coverage, so businesses must prepare for dealing with media coverage, particularly when faced with a crisis situation. Effective crisis management […]

One year ago this week, on March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board. The aircraft was flying from Barcelona, Spain to Dusseldorf, Germany. Initial reports seemed to indicate that the co-pilot deliberately caused the Germanwings plane crash by flying the aircraft into the ground. Given […]

Greece, A Potential Travel Bargain As the issues surrounding the Greek economy and overall financial situation continue to linger, some wonder as to whether the turmoil will discourage foreigners from travel to Greece. However, this country may prove to be a big bargain for business and recreational travelers as the Greek economy is battered in […]

IMG Note: In light of recent mass shootings and workplace violence, IMG’s expertise in workplace violence security is more important than ever. Chris Hagon, principal of Incident Management Group, is featured in the following article by Amy Nordrum from the International Business Times. The article discusses workplace violence security issues and how a corporate risk […]

Workplace Security Consultants Review the Technology behind Security Cameras As anyone who owns a smartphone can attest, camera technology has developed considerably over the past 15 years. As this technology has improved, security cameras have become an increasingly common workplace security tool. In fact, they have become cheap enough that most business owners can now […]

IMG Note: The following article discusses the tragic shooting in Medellin Colombia of an American traveler. By resisting the demands of his gunmen, John Mariani increased his chance of potential danger in Columbia, a country where violence and petty crime are still an issue. The article goes on to discuss travel security tips for international […]

Washington DC: Employee Travel Security in the Nation’s Capital Washington DC is not only the capital of the United States, but an enduring symbol of American power and prestige. As the nation’s political center, it is a bustling travel destination for citizens and foreign visitors alike. Although a non-violent city today, employee and tourist travel […]

One of the hottest topics in corporate international security currently is the potential impact of ISIS on European security. Over the past several months, international corporate security experts have examined the terrorist threat posed by ISIS in Europe. These experts are particularly concerned with radicalized European Muslims who have joined ISIS on the battlefields of […]

Workplace violence often grabs media attention, and attacks from employees can often put companies and communities in the spotlight. For example, in September 2014 a recently terminated UPS employee working in Alabama opened fire on his coworkers. After killing two, the gunmen then turned the gun on himself. While attacks like this are rare, they […]