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ing potential threats out of school buildings.
A layered security approach that includes surveillance cameras, a visitor management system, remote monitoring, effective lighting and
landscaping can help school administrators
adequately monitor their campus environment."
Monaco said TycoIS provides complimentary
security reviews to help administrators evaluate
areas of risk and the smartest places to invest
to provide the most protection for teachers,
administrators, students and valuable assets.
"Effective security procedures are critical to
mitigating risk, and regular review of emergency management plans and drills are critical
to ensure that teachers, administrators and first
responders are prepared in the event of a crisis,"
Monaco added.
The Year in Review
There were many top stories of 2012,
including the purchase of Vivint by a group
of investors and AT&T;'s entrance into home
automation and security. You can see all the
stories and more, chronicled at www.securityinfowatch.com/10844359.
By Bill Bozeman CPP, CHS
Focus on the Positive
Minimize the negative and move forward
N
ow that the elections are over it is time to get back to work
and stop or at the very least reduce the negative chatter that
many of us in corporate America have been focusing on.
Let's face it, the business community will always have difficult
issues to deal with BUT it does not make good business sense to
focus on the negative. All studies show that "can do" leaders outperform "the sky is falling" leaders by a significant margin.
As I write this article, America is dealing with a terrible tragedy in
Connecticut, the fiscal cliff is looming and the Middle East is once
again in turmoil. Regardless of the outcome of these or other future
"'Can do' leaders outperform 'the sky is falling
leaders' by a significant margin."
events, you still have to service your customer to the very best of your
ability, you still have a business to run and you still have a responsibility to your family, your company and yourself.
Be the best you can be
MARK YOUR 2013 CALENDARS
T H E B A R N E S BU C H A N A N A N N U A L
SECURITY ALARM CONFERENCE gives a
great roundup of industry activity and a preview of what's coming in 2013 and beyond in
the security industry. The event is slated for
February 7 through 9 in Palm Beach, Fla. More
info: www.securityinfowatch.com/10838195
THE 2013 ESA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT is slated for February 18 to 21 at the Rosen Centre
Hotel, Orlando. More info: www.securityinfowatch.com/10798467
THE GREAT CONVERSATION FROM ASG
SECURITY SUMMIT will be held March 5
at the Bell Harbor International Conference
Center in Seattle. More info: www.securityinfowatch.com/10823594
ISC WEST is set for April 9 through 13 in
Las Vegas. More info: www.securityinfowatch.
com/10823593
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I am not suggesting that you hide from the problems of the world
but I am suggesting that it is important to focus on the positive, focus
on providing first class security services, focus on your customer and
do not allow yourself or your company to be drawn into the "poor
me" whirlpool.
There is no doubt that we will have more hurricanes, more earthquakes, more negative political elections and more wars in the Middle
East but the U.S. will survive and smart Americans can and will thrive.
I remain very confident that the U.S. will remain the best place on
the planet to raise a family, the best place to get an education, the
best place for freedom and offer the most opportunity to the next
generation.
You are a security professional and you have the opportunity to
make a difference by providing a very important service. This service
influences your customers in a positive way as all humans desire a
safe and secure environment. Take advantage of this opportunity,
provide the best service you possibly can and focus on the positive.
Bill Bozeman is the CEO and president of PSA Security Network, the
world's largest electronic security cooperative, representing security
systems integrators. For more information, visit www.buypsa.com.
www.SecurityInfoWatch.com | SD&I; | January 2013