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Hurricane season is unpredictable. If you wait until there is a named storm, you may not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them. Planning is even more important pre-storm, as it may be more difficult to secure supplies, lodging and food. Now is the time to look ahead and […]
Civil Unrest Preparedness Advanced preparedness can help reduce risk Preparing for any type of crisis or emergency is a shared responsibility within an organization. Advanced preparedness efforts can help reduce risks. Our Security Experts have outlined some of the steps to consider taking when such events require organizations to modify plans on the fly and […]
Are you prepared for the myriad of ever changing threats to your facilities? Your corporate threat landscape requires a holistic, flexible and rigorous approach to identifying, reducing and managing risks. Threats of violence, the global health crisis, geopolitical issues, financial concerns and threats to reputation are ever evolving risks organizations face daily, no matter their […]
GMR 410 has published a white paper on ATM crime. Written by Mary Gates, Vice President of Security, this publication provides readers a description of the different types of ATM related crime, along with regulations and tactics to mitigate incidents. “Throughout my career in bank security,” says Gates, “I found state and local regulations, types […]
RAISING AWARENESS: Are you ready for the end of 3G? What does the end of 3G wireless technology mean for your organization? Any devices currently using 3G will go dark at the end of 2020 or early 2022[1]. If you have Alarm Systems, ATMs, Cash Recyclers, Smart Safes, or similar equipment running on 3G, have […]
PROTECT YOUR BRANCHES: Safeguard your customers and staff by identifying risks and taking action Banks and other financial institutions are faced with the critical challenge of ensuring the protection of their people, assets and information. Security officers should utilize an ongoing assessment program to monitor and respond to changing risks and threats. Known as a […]
There have been 26 separate billion-dollar severe storms in the United States since 2017. With hurricane season upon us, it is incumbent everyone is prepared to respond to a hurricane weather emergency. Follow @GMR1INC In our last blog post, we discussed tornado readiness. In this entry, we turn our attention to hurricanes. This information is […]
Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous and destructive storms on Earth. They develop almost without warning, leaving little time to react. Unlike other natural disasters that typically occur in a specific geographic region, tornadoes have been documented in every state. In advance of a storm, taking precautions, such as developing an emergency plan, can […]
