The US presidential inauguration 2017 will take place this weekend and it’s one of the most controversial in a number of years. This past election cycle and subsequent election of Donald Trump as US President has been hotly debated and protested against for many months now. All this will come to a head this weekend […]

Donald Trump Rally Postponed Due to Safety and Security Concerns: International Meeting Security Update On March 11th, the Donald Trump rally in Chicago was abruptly postponed amid disruptions and growing fears that the event was turning violent. Prior to the candidate’s arrival, anti-Trump protesters filed into the arena where the Donald Trump rally was being […]

Executive Summary: Security and Safety for Visitors in Brazil The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be hosted in 12 cities across the country from 12 June 2014 to 15 July 2014. These World Cup matches will present a host of security challenges to a country that has no shortage of security issues. Indeed, many […]

Executive Summary: Event Security and Site Protection Conferences, meetings, and tradeshows can be a great way for organizations to showcase themselves to the public, discuss important issues, and boost employee morale. However, high profile events can present operational and reputational risks if they are not conducted effectively. Security issues, in particular, can hamper operations and […]