If Better Security Reduces Risk, Why Doesn't It Reduce Your Insurance Premium?

Lower Insurance Premiums are Not a Reward for Security Spending

Oct 1 • Patrick Hurley

September 2026

Law Enforcement and Security Are Not the Same Profession

A childish corporate security turf battle and an uninformed opinion from a police patrolman hundreds of miles away endanger an employee and the…

Sep 29 • Patrick Hurley

No, You’re Not an Expert in Counter-Terrorism

The Security Industry has a “credible credentials” problem.

Sep 21 • Patrick Hurley

Charlie Kirk Notice of Claim: Where Was the Advance?

Charlie Kirk’s assassination was a horrible crime and, in my view, a preventable one.

Sep 16 • Patrick Hurley

Vice Admiral Edward W. Clexton Jr. and the Foundations of Risk Leadership

Effective risk management begins with effective leadership

Sep 2 • Patrick Hurley

July 2026

What Went Wrong at the Short Hills Mall?

A fatal carjacking, a luxury mall, and the security warnings hiding in plain sight

Jul 24 • Patrick Hurley

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Luxury Above. Danger Below.

A structurally efficient garage can still be a security failure—and in a mixed-use tower, that failure puts residents, visitors, employees, and the…

Jul 17 • Patrick Hurley

June 2026

Is Your Existing Security Guarding Program Effective or a Waste of Money?

Security guarding is one of the largest recurring security expenses for many organizations. It is also one of the least understood, examined, and…

Jun 19 • Patrick Hurley

When Property Owners & Managers Become Defense Exhibit A

Foreseeable Risk turns into Negligent Security when property owners and managers ignore obvious issues and avoid tough questions, leaving decisions to…

Jun 18 • Patrick Hurley

Outdoor Dining Is Not as Safe as It Looks…

But it Can Be!

Jun 1 • Patrick Hurley

May 2026

The FIFA World Cup Is Coming to NYC & NJ. Most People and Businesses Are Not Ready for the Added Safety & Security Risks

Small & Medium sized businesses in New Jersey and New York need to undersatnd and stay ahead of the risk.

May 22 • Patrick Hurley

April 2026

Hidden Gaps in “Protected” Homes: The Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping

Home invasions, assaults, and kidnappings do not happen randomly.

Apr 30 • Patrick Hurley