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Security Solutions for Small Businesses: Safeguarding Digital Assets
Even if you don’t think your small business has any valuable information, the average cybercriminal will probably disagree. The last few years have shown that cybercrime is a threat for organizations of all sizes, even smaller companies. Their customer lists, their payment and banking information, their patents and designs — they all hold value to…
Read MoreEmergency Response Planning for Shopping Centers, CIDs, Entertainment Districts and Other Large Locations
It takes hard work and careful thought to create an effective emergency response plan for office towers and other commercial properties. But what if — instead of a single commercial building — you need to create a plan for a community improvement district, a shopping or entertainment district, or some other large, multi-building property with…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch Programs: Empowering Residents
Written by: James Hart The neighborhood watch, one of the oldest tools for community crime prevention, can still be a useful tactic today for combating crime and nuisance activity at commercial properties, especially when combined with a professional security presence. These programs encourage the public to be on the lookout for suspicious activity in their…
Read MoreArchie Dinwiddie Promoted to Vice President Risk Management, Training, & Compliance
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Archie Dinwiddie to Vice President of Risk Management, Training, & Compliance at Chesley Brown. With an impressive tenure of 23 years at the company, Archie has been an integral part of Chesley Brown’s leadership team, consistently demonstrating his knowledge, expertise, and passion for excellence. His journey with…
Read MoreDisaster Recovery Strategies: Business Continuity in Crisis
Written by: James Hart The best advice on disaster recovery and business continuity might actually come from the movies. As Rocky Balboa said: “It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” And that’s really the point…
Read MoreCommunity Policing Strategies: Building Trust and Safety
Written by: James Hart It’s always important to remember: Private security officers aren’t police, and police aren’t security officers. The two roles are both important, but they have fundamental differences. “Security officers can’t be everywhere, and they can’t see everything,” said Max Briggs, vice president of central operations for Chesley Brown International, the security consulting…
Read MoreSecuring Infrastructure: How to Prepare for Disruptions to Critical Services and Systems in Your Business
Written by: James Hart Infrastructure is one of the great blessings of the modern age. Flip a switch, turn on a faucet, launch a browser window, and you can generally assume the giant invisible systems connecting and powering society will work as expected. The same goes for transportation infrastructure. Running into delays on the interstate?…
Read MoreSecurity Challenges in Shopping Centers — and How to Overcome Them
Written by: James Hart Overcoming the Biggest Security Challenges in Shopping Centers The retail business has never been for the faint of heart. In recent years, however, security problems have made it even more challenging to operate a shopping center. While individual shoplifters haven’t disappeared, organized rings of retail thieves can now pick store shelves…
Read MoreSecuring Office Buildings: Best Practices for Property Managers Seeking a Safer, More Secure Environment
Written by: James Hart As competition for tenants remains high, property managers must not overlook the importance of effectively securing their office buildings, according to experts from Chesley Brown International, the security consulting and risk management firm. New amenities may help win over companies that need to lure their employees back into the office. But…
Read MoreIntroducing Ray Strobel: Director of the Waterfront
We’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Ray Strobel to the role of Public Safety Director at the Waterfront in Pittsburgh’s Steel Valley! Ray brings with him a wealth of experience and a unique perspective from his extensive background in law enforcement and service to our country. We sat down with Ray for a fun interview to get to know him better and learn about his journey with Chesley Brown and beyond.
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Isabella Mazza
We’re thrilled to introduce Isabella Mazza, the newest rockstar on our team at Chesley Brown International. Ready for some real talk and a sneak peek into Isabella’s world? Well, you’re in for a treat! Isabella spills the beans on her journey in the security industry, spills some secrets about her favorite adventures, and gives us…
Read MoreThe Economic Benefits of Private Security: Enhancing Commercial Property Values
As the world becomes increasingly unpredictable, it’s no surprise that businesses are focused on protecting their assets. While public security initiatives have long been at the forefront of ensuring public safety, private security has emerged as a popular and effective tool for safeguarding commercial properties. Not only does private security provide peace of mind for…
Read MoreMaximizing Security Without Breaking the Bank: Practical Tips for Organizations with Limited Budgets
In today’s digital landscape, security threats are everywhere and no organization is immune to them. However, with limited budgets for security measures, organizations often face a tough challenge in ensuring that they remain protected against these threats. The good news is that maximizing security doesn’t always have to break the bank. In this article, we…
Read MoreThe Hazards of EV Charging Stations
Written by: Andy Marsh Fire and Life Safety Manager Chesley Brown International Technological advances have been the driving force behind the way we communicate, the way we work, and possibly even the way we get to work. Despite all of that, it is still up for debate on whether it has enhanced our convenience or…
Read MoreHow to Foster a Culture of Risk Awareness and Responsibility
In a world where new threats seem to emerge every single day, how can businesses protect themselves from the next danger hiding around the corner? Technology can help. So can guidance from trained security experts. But one of the most powerful defenses is a workplace culture that values risk awareness. When the entire organization is…
Read MoreOrganizational Resilience: How Companies Can Navigate Security Threats — and Even Grow Stronger as a Result
It’s impossible to prepare for every single security threat facing your business. You can identify all the potential dangers that you’ve seen before —- petty crime, fire, natural disaster, fraud — and build detailed, fully resourced response plans for each one. But there’s always the possibility that a “black swan” disaster is waiting in one…
Read MoreSecure Your Business: The Top Business Security Systems for Property Managers
As a property manager, you are responsible for the security of your business premises and the assets that are within it. With criminal activities on the rise, ensuring maximum safety for your property is crucial to maintain a secure environment for both employees and customers. To achieve this, investing in top-notch business security systems is…
Read MoreHow Security Can Help Property Managers Combat High Tenant Vacancy Rates
Across the country, office occupancy rates are the worst they’ve been in years. According to Cushman & Wakefield, national vacancy rates rose to 18.6% during the first quarter of 2023 — similar to what was seen during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreNatural Disaster Preparation: 6 Keys for Safeguarding Your Company from Hurricanes, Storms, Fires and Other Emergencies
The question isn’t if your business will face a natural disaster. It’s when. Over the past 50 years, the world has seen a five-fold increase in weather-related disasters, according to the United Nations. And the cost of those crises is seven times greater today, with North America, Central America and the Caribbean accounting for 38%…
Read MoreBrand Protection: How Businesses Can Identify and Stop Intellectual Property Theft
Adam Shipley was furious. He spent years building up his company’s brand of elite fishing gear, and now someone was selling counterfeits — even using lookalike packaging — through a half-dozen online marketplaces. At half price! The copycats were cheap knockoffs that broke easily. Shipley knew that because hundreds of hoodwinked customers were deluging his…
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