In This Issue of Protection Pros Insider

Hello CPPS Friends and Clients,

Welcome to this week's Protection Pros Insider! As global tensions rise, we're focusing on situational awareness, the future of analytics in workplace violence prevention, and exciting updates from CPPS. Plus, don't miss our latest podcast episode that dives deep into the world of security leadership through the lens of the pros who live it.

In This Issue of Protection Pros Insider

• Security Trend of The Week: Staying Vigilant As Global Tensions Rise
• Best Practice Spotlight: Mastering Situational Awareness
• Global Security Snapshot: The Future of Analytics
• Professional Development: Save The Date for An Upcoming CPPS Webinar
• Case Study in Brief:?Retailer Builds Robust Violence Prevention Program
• Security Industry Job Board: Five new job postings to review and share with colleagues on the job hunt
• CPPS Corner: A new podcast episode!

Security Trend of the Week: Staying Vigilant As Global Tensions Rise

Principal Advisor Dave Benson, MS, CTM, highlights the need for increased vigilance due to recent Middle East conflicts. Key points:

• Global tensions can have local impacts, especially on cultural and religious institutions
• Organizations should revisit security protocols and train staff to recognize warning signs
• Community engagement and information sharing are crucial for early threat detection
• Proactive measures, like CPPS' Safe Workplace Suite and Certification, can enhance preparedness
• Situational awareness is about being mindful (not fearful) of what's happening around you.

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Best Practice Spotlight: Mastering Situational Awareness

CPPS instructor Korey Staley, with over 20 years of military experience, shares four essential rules for enhancing situational awareness:

1. Avoid Distractions: Stay focused on your surroundings
2. Spot What's Out of Place: Trust your observations
3. Trust Your Instincts: Don't ignore your gut feelings
4. Have a Plan: Always ask, "What if?"

Staley emphasizes, "Situational awareness is about being proactive, not paranoid. It's about being prepared and ready to protect yourself and those around you."

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Global Security Snapshot: The Future of Analytics in Workplace Violence Prevention

Jake Newton, COO of CPPS, discusses the growing importance of analytics in workplace violence prevention:

• Software will play a central role in standardizing data collection and analysis
• Organizations can start now by classifying incident reports and tracking outcomes
• Regular data review can help identify patterns and improve prevention strategies
• Analytics will be key to measuring program effectiveness and guiding improvements

Jake emphasizes, "Analytics and the future for violence prevention, I think they're going to go hand in hand together."

Professional Development: Save The Date for An Upcoming CPPS Webinar

Reserve your spot 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:

• Share key findings from our 2024 Violence Prevention Comparative Analysis
• Offer strategies to enhance your organization's violence prevention program in 2025
• Provide attendees with access to our comprehensive whitepaper on our findings from the Violence Prevention Comparative Analysis?

Join us to gain crucial insights and prepare your organization for the year ahead. Formal registration details coming soon.

Case Study in Brief:?Retailer Builds Robust Workplace Violence Program Across Family of Brands

A major retail corporation with 2,000+ locations implemented CPPS' Safe Workplace Unlimited Package across its family of brands, resulting in:

• Customized WVPI programs for each brand, aligned with corporate standards
• 60+ employees certified as Workplace Violence Instructors
• Improved employee morale and enhanced customer experience

This case demonstrates how CPPS can address complex security challenges across diverse organizational structures.

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Security Professional Job Board

• Chewy-Associate Director, EHS and Asset Protection
• General Mills-Director of Global Security
• Walmart-Director of Corporate Security
• Princeton University-Director for the Office of Global Safety and Security
• FedEx-Manager, Global Security

CPPS Corner: What's New At CPPS?

Podcast Alert: Don't miss episode three of the Protection Pros Podcast, now available on all major platforms!?

Safe Workplace Suite Launch: Exciting News Coming Soon!

Mark your calendars! Next week's special newsletter will unveil CPPS's most anticipated product and service lineup ever. From small businesses to large corporations, we've crafted solutions to meet every organization's needs. Can't wait? Get a sneak peek below!

Learn More About The Safe Workplace Suite

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