In This Edition of Protection Pros Insider
Center for Personal Protection & Safety (CPPS)
Your Solution to Workplace Violence
Hello CPPS Friends and Clients,
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In This Issue of Protection Pros Insider
Security Trend of the Week: Safety in Crowds
?In light of recent Halloween tragedies, Dave Benson, CPPS Principal Advisor, emphasizes the critical importance of personal safety at large gatherings. "There is no such thing as perfect security," Dave notes, highlighting why individuals must take responsibility for their own safety.
Key recommendations:
Best Practice Spotlight: Ego-The Enemy of De-escalation
CPPS expert Korey Staley explores how ego can undermine workplace safety and offers practical insights for effective conflict resolution. Drawing from over 26 years of military and civilian experience, Korey explains why self-control is more powerful than dominance in tense situations.?
Key takeaway: "The goal should never be to 'win' a confrontation, it should be to de-escalate it."
Global Security Snapshot:?Addressing a "No Threats. No Violence" Policy
CPPS COO Jake Newton challenges traditional "zero tolerance" approaches to workplace violence prevention. Recent CPPS survey data reveals 53% of organizations still maintain zero tolerance policies, despite evidence suggesting this approach may actually discourage reporting of concerns.
"While we don't want violence in our workplace," Jake explains, "we need policies that encourage reporting and allow for case-by-case evaluation of incidents."
Watch Jake's analysis and stay tuned for our December webinar revealing full survey results and benchmarking data.
Case Study in Brief:?Utility Company Achieves Compliance with SB-553 and Beyond
?A leading California utility company partnered with CPPS's Safe Workplace Unlimited Package to address SB-553 compliance challenges. Through comprehensive policy updates, customized training, and enhanced leadership engagement, they not only met compliance requirements but positioned themselves for Safe Workplace Certification.
Key outcomes:
Professional Development: Save the date!
Save the date for an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, December 17th at 10 am PST. CPPS COO, Jake Newton will present "Violence Prevention Insights: Leveraging 2024 Data for a Safer 2025".
This valuable session will:
Join us to gain crucial insights and prepare your organization for the year ahead. Formal registration details coming soon.
CPPS Product Spotlight: Newly Updated Workplace Violence Instructor Certification (WVIC)
We are excited to share our newly updated WVIC—now part of the Safe Workplace Suite! Designed to give your team adaptable, in-house training tools that align with industry standards (and it includes a bonus SB553 module for California compliance). Watch the video to learn more about how this certification empowers you to address workplace violence prevention within your organization or community confidently.
What's your biggest challenge in workplace safety? Hit reply and let us know - We would love to address it in our next issue!
Stay Safe,?
The CPPS Team
Center for Personal Protection and Safety, Inc, 540 W. Cataldo, Spokane, WA 99218