Guns in Israel
Some people have the idea that in Israel, gun laws are very liberal. In fact, the very opposite is true. There are strict requirements to gun acquisition and ownership. Gun…
Read MorePot and Crime
A huge marijuana dispensary is going in across the street. I can see it from my office window. I dread its opening for the traffic I imagine it will bring.…
Read MoreWhy are we Digitally Imprudent?
A number of events this week point to our disturbingly naive relationship to an increasingly digital world. A woman in Washington State was videotaped by a home security camera stealing…
Read MoreGlobal Cooperation
Any security professional knows that when securing a place of business or a home, extending the rings of security outward from the target is the most effective approach. It provides…
Read MoreThis is Only a Test
This past weekend, people in the state of Hawaii experienced some excitement when an emergency alert was disseminated state-wide. Although sent in error, it was a scary 38 minutes between…
Read MoreIt Was a Very Good Year
Chameleon Associates has had a great 2017. We expanded our consulting and training services for independent schools and have done over 40 TRVs this year. More than ever before, school…
Read MoreNorthern Cape Challenge
This winter, Chameleon Associates is taking a proactive stance. Rather than wait for Santa to arrive, we are going to him. A Dutch Chameleon Associates team…
Read MoreMisplacing Guns
An Inspector General Government Accountability Office report “DHS’ Controls Over Firearms and Other Sensitive Assets” published October 25th shows that the U.S. Homeland Security Department lost 220 guns, 1,889 badges…
Read More12 to Consider when Choosing a Security Consultant
The right security consultant can offer invaluable service and guidance to help make a protected environment safer and more secure. But not all consultants are created equally. What’s more, the…
Read MoreSimple – not Simplistic – Emergency Response Procedures
Simplistic ideas and procedures by their nature do not withstand reality tests. This is the case for many emergency lock-down procedures where unfortunately the essence of the SOP is to…
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