Closing Out 2025: Preparing Today for a Safer, More Resilient 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, many organizations are taking time to reflect on what they’ve accomplished over the past year—new initiatives launched, teams strengthened, and goals achieved. But year-end reflection should also include an honest look at risk, readiness, and resilience. Across nearly every sector, 2025 reminded us that safety and security challenges are no longer isolated or unlikely events. Workplace violence, targeted threats, natural disasters, cyber-physical vulnerabilities, and medical
Black Ops Blog: October Is Manufacturing Month — Let’s Talk About Protecting What You Build
October Is Manufacturing Month — Let’s Talk About Protecting What You Build Each October, we celebrate Manufacturing Month — a time to recognize the people, innovation, and infrastructure that keep America’s production engine running. From precision machining and fabrication shops to large-scale distribution centers, the manufacturing industry is the backbone of our economy. But as we spotlight the achievements of this vital sector, it’s also the perfect time to examine a critical question: How
The Ever-Growing Problem of Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is no longer a rare or isolated event — it has become a persistent and alarming challenge across industries. From schools and financial institutions to hospitals, offices, and houses of worship, no workplace is immune. The reality is clear: organizations must treat workplace violence as a serious and ongoing risk to their people, culture, and operations. The Scope of the Problem Workplace violence goes beyond physical altercations. It includes harassment, intimidation, threats,
