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Jim Garrett
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Security and Investigative Industry Associations for College Students
Joining a security industry association can be inexpensive and have a large return on investment for college students.
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Jim Garrett
May 3, 20231 min read
OPSEC Lessons in History: Operation Rainbow
In 1979, Soviet Spetsnaz officers of the KGB executed a daring operation to extract three allies from Kabul, Afghanistan.
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Jim Garrett
Nov 23, 20221 min read
A Study of the Hafizullah Amin Assassination
In 1979, the President of Afghanistan, Hafizullah Amin highlights the importance of accurate protective intelligence for EP professionals.
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Jim Garrett
Jun 24, 20225 min read
Potential for Violence Directed at Religious Institutions in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
In light of the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn the legal decision of Roe vs. Wade there is potential for...
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Jim Garrett
Jun 7, 20227 min read
10 Safety Tips for House Calls
Realtors, masseuses, hospices and many other jobs require entering clients' house#, often alone. Here are 10 safety tips.
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Jim Garrett
May 26, 20226 min read
We Need to be More Involved in Our School's Security
So it's mass shooting day... Again. No, unlike the movie Groundhog Day we aren't in a time warp. Instead we are in a society that's...
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Jim Garrett
Feb 12, 20226 min read
Don't be Too Quick to Dismiss the Crazy-Sounding Client
Ever have a time when you told a friend or a professional something and they just dismissed it out of hand? It probably did not make you...
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Jim Garrett
Dec 22, 20213 min read
Be Careful that Your Experiences Do Not Jade Your Teaching
We must be careful that we do not let biases masquerade as false rules.
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Jim Garrett
Sep 23, 20218 min read
Course Attendance: Being a Good Student
Your course experience can be greatly affected by you and other student's preparation, attitude, and actions before and during class.
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Jim Garrett
Aug 2, 202116 min read
Course Certificates, Certifications, Licensure: Choosing Training to Meet Your Goals
Unfortunately I often see people touting their program as certification or people asking if a course certifies them to perform a certain...
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Jim Garrett
Dec 19, 20209 min read
Discussing Domestic Extremism as Security Professionals
As security professionals we should be able to discuss threats in a professional manner. It has usually been quite easy for us to discuss...
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Jim Garrett
Nov 3, 20203 min read
Post-Election Unrest Preparation for Religious Institution Security
Due to assessments of local, state, and federal law enforcement, as well as private security professional bodies across the country we...
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Jim Garrett
Nov 3, 20203 min read
Election Unrest Preparation Advice for Facility Security Teams
Security managers and guards at facilities in areas at risk for the election should consider these recommendations.
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Jim Garrett
Oct 27, 202012 min read
Businesses Should be Preparing for Election Unrest
Businesses should take proactive steps to mitigate risk of potential upcoming political violence during the US election.
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Jim Garrett
Oct 6, 20209 min read
PERSEC in Private Security
PERSEC is the security discipline that deals with determining whether applicants and employees are eligible and suitable for positions of...
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Jim Garrett
Sep 10, 20201 min read
OPSEC Lessons in History: Operation Big Wedding
The study of the Operations Security measures undertaken by al Qaeda to maintain essential secrecy for the 9/11 terrorist attacks
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Jim Garrett
Apr 5, 20205 min read
Professionalism on Social Media
People must keep in mind that social media is merely an extension of a public forum and that professionalism matters.
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Jim Garrett
Mar 26, 20205 min read
OPSEC in Law Enforcement: Gaining New Importance
New threats bring about new challenges for law enforcement. Today we focus on the importance of OPSEC in the modern era.
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Jim Garrett
Mar 17, 202013 min read
Security Professionals Know CALI
CALI is an acronym that stands for capabilities, activities, limitations, and intent. As a security professional we want to be...
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Jim Garrett
Mar 4, 20207 min read
Operations Security for Security Guards
OPSEC for security guards. What is it and how do we use it an individual level?
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