Because security programs are situational and proactive, security strategies are all unique, driven by ambient needs. The inference herein, is that all security programs, no matter what the affected industry, must be driven by the identified and needs, pertaining to the ambient threat environment. The inferences stated herein, are that each security program is unique, […]
During events, such as a pandemic, anxiety, driven by fear, may affect the rational behavior of all parties (staff, patients and visitors). It is during times such as this that the security team can play an important role. This scenario is further impacted by the similar feeling of angst of the clinical team. Add this […]
At any point in time, are you aware who is in your hospital, and where they are? This question is especially applicable to non-patients. This scenario is a factor in most hospital premises liability lawsuits, with intentional torts being a close second. It is important to keep in mind that security is a proactive discipline. […]
Please be advised that SMSI Inc. is moving from Newbury Park, California, to 7 miles up the road, back to Thousand Oaks, CA. Our phone number will change slightly to 805-241-3800. Our address will be 3572 Birdsong Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. You may use the mailing address immediately. In the interim, feel free to […]
In the past few weeks few weeks the news has been dominated bay Active Shooter attacks, dominated by the events in Texas and Ohio. The mitigation of such events requires the teaming of experienced security professionals, and a partnering with local law enforcement. There are no simple answers. To mitigate these attacks, there must be […]
Are you in charge of security for a healthcare facility? SMSI has developed a security awareness training program for hospitals that fulfills the motto: If you see something, do something. In less than two hours, we will empower employees, from housekeepers to RNs, with the basic tools of threat recognition at the incipient phase, the […]
Security Management Services International, Inc & Competitive Edge Software, Inc. are partnering to offer a unique service: Security Management Support, (SMS). The SMS program is intended to provide security program support services to existing security programs by using the accumulative experiences of veteran Board Certified Protection Professionals (CPP). The SMS program will be supported by […]
Bill Nesbitt, CPP, President of Security Management Services International (SMSI) has been named the #1 Most Popular Voice in Hospital Security by Guardian8. http://www.guardian8.com/blog/the-top-50-most-popular-voices-in-us-hospital-security
THOUSAND OAKS, CA (February 19, 2004) – Virtual security management is a relatively new field, allowing businesses to enjoy the services of a seasoned security professional without the requisite six-figure price tag. Now, two of the industry’s pioneers are teaming up to redefine state-of-the-art: Security Management Services International, Inc. (SMSI, www.smsiinc.com) today announced that its […]
THOUSAND OAKS, CA (August 1, 2001) – SMSI Inc., a security consulting firm recently announced that it has added Dick Sem, CPP to its distiguished team of security professionals. The newest member of the SMSI Team, Dick Sem, CPP, will add additional clout to the to the already high level of security expertise provided by […]