Miami-based AFIMAC Global, a leader in crisis planning and response, is pleased to announce that it has received a 2013 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) award for Best Online Educational Video from the Web Marketing Association. AFIMAC’s dynamic and user-friendly online training website was officially launched in 2011, and provides education on everything from workplace violence…
With the most recent tragedy in Newtown, CT, there has been much needed public outcry about what can be done to stop such senseless violence. As with other forms of workplace violence or criminal violence, there is no magic solution. That is why I’ve called this society’s challenge. What causes a person to become an…
A few days ago I was outside in front of my home in the evening and it was fully dark. I caught a huge raccoon, the size of a medium sized dog at my garbage bin contemplating the best way to gain access. I made some incredibly loud and ferocious sounds as I ran towards…
AFIMAC will release a full version of its active shooter online course in February 2013. Earlier this month, AFIMAC released a simulated active shooter incident with expert tips for the public that was created for its full training course. The video and registration for the active shooter course can be found at http://afimacglobal.com/activeshooter/ “Given the…
There is constant debate amongst security professionals if proactive security or reactive security is better or is a balance between the two the correct approach. I have come to the conclusion that the heavier emphasis on proactive measures the better. The more dangerous approach a client, organization or individual can take is focusing on the…
Active Shooter Expert Tips AFIMAC has created a video of a simulated active shooter incident for our experts to utilize for a training course. The short video was created to offer general survival tips to the general public via social media. Although the short version has some great tips, the full online course will be…
A man did not take his dismissal from his employer well. Fired for drinking heavily, he wandered his office in a drunken haze, carrying with him letters naming co-workers who he felt had wronged him and outlining his plans to either shoot them or chop them up violently. This was not an unplanned act as…
This is a complicated matter that involves understanding general security awareness measures as well as understanding how and why people are targeted. Many Latin American countries while beautiful can be dangerous places. Violent street crime is an increasing problem as are the activities of more organized Transnational Crime Organizations (TCO’s). The proper approach to your…
I have been following stories and incidents of workplace violence, bullying and harassment for most of my 24 years in law enforcement and security. Most of these stories, if not all, when investigated further, reveal patterns or previous signs and indicators that a bully or perpetrator of workplace violence has previously engaged in similar activities…
I cannot help but wonder when watching the news why I would see a number of union banners and flags from various trade unions at recent BC protests against the pipeline. Those in attendance have vowed to block bulldozers during construction and are openly suggesting acts of civil disobedience are necessary. What is puzzling is…