Episodes

  • From Crisis to Prevention: Inside the White House on 9/11 and Securing Our Communities.

    From Crisis to Prevention: Inside the White House on 9/11 and Securing Our Communities.
    May 16 2024
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Stacey Porter, former Secret Service agent and current Principal Consultant of Porter Global Security. They discuss Stacey's process for vulnerability assessments, his experience working at the White House during 9/11, and the importance of conveying the necessity of security to clients.
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    23 mins
  • Secrets of Seamless Security: The Art of Purposeful Rounding for Ultimate Staff-Security Synergy

    Secrets of Seamless Security: The Art of Purposeful Rounding for Ultimate Staff-Security Synergy
    Apr 18 2024
    In this episode, Todd explains how purposeful rounding builds rapport between security and staff, so that staff feel comfortable in reporting and escalating incidents so that security can address them before they become a larger problem. Todd also shares his experiences with some extreme situations -- from the first violent patient he dealt with in the emergency department, to a gunfight he had during his time as a police officer -- and explains how his policing background helps him maintain calm under pressure.
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    24 mins
  • Chuck's 3 Keys to Succeed in the Security Industry | Strategy, Intelligence, Relationships)

    Chuck's 3 Keys to Succeed in the Security Industry | Strategy, Intelligence, Relationships)
    Apr 3 2024
    Our conversation with Chuck ranges from his most heroic stories -- such as the time he saved an officer's life as a young 16-year old riding patrol -- to his insights on the importance of relationships in the security industry. In this episode, Chuck will teach you: * The difference between cover and concealment * The most important part of being an officer * The importance of risk management (which he learned from losing $10,000 on a big risk) * The balance between protecting kids and giving them space to have growth experiences * The dangers of criminalizing the behavior of children in schools * Chuck's 3 keys to success in the security industry (Strategy, Intelligence, Relationships) * The power of networking and how "Friends of Chuck" was a gamechanger for security networking Listen, learn, and share the security secrets with your network.
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    55 mins
  • Could Your Company Be Liable for Negligent Security? It's More Likely Than You Think.

    Could Your Company Be Liable for Negligent Security? It's More Likely Than You Think.
    Mar 21 2024
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Michael Gips, former Director and VP of Strategic Operations at ASIS International, and current security consultant through his company GIPS (Global Insights in Professional Security). They discuss underestimated security threats, the pros and cons of AI, and the very serious issue of security liability and what can be done to limit that liability.
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    27 mins
  • From Blazes to Bullets: Tales of Heroism, 9-story hospital under construction catches fire

    From Blazes to Bullets: Tales of Heroism, 9-story hospital under construction catches fire
    Mar 7 2024
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Thomas Smith, President of Healthcare Security Consultants, Inc., and an expert in campus and healthcare security. They explore the balancing act of providing heroic security while adhering to all regulations, the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships with key personnel, and how some of the most heroic work in security can actually be accomplished in the design phase.
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    26 mins
  • Street Crime Units Provided the Blueprint for a Successful UMMC Initiative to Reduce Workplace Violence

    Street Crime Units Provided the Blueprint for a Successful UMMC Initiative to Reduce Workplace Violence
    Feb 22 2024
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Joshua Bromen, the Deputy Chief of Police at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Together, they discuss the importance of training officers in both physical combat and communications skills, a blueprint for an initiative to reduce workplace violence which others can implement, and how empathy and communication can serve as a foundation for effective public safety.
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    29 mins
  • Why Security and Workplace Safety Can be Make or Break for Employees

    Why Security and Workplace Safety Can be Make or Break for Employees
    Feb 8 2024
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Paul Sarnese of Secured & Prepared Consulting, who has over two decades of experience as a healthcare security and safety consultant. Together, they discuss the importance of focusing on workplace violence, the key elements of an effective security assessment, and some of the innovative ideas that Paul has implemented to improve healthcare security.
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    38 mins
  • Security Heroes : Top Picks of 2023

    Security Heroes : Top Picks of 2023
    Jan 18 2024
    Did you miss some episodes from Security Heroes? Here is a summary of some of 2023 episodes in under 10 minutes. A good way for busy professionals to catch up!
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    10 mins