Security Heroes

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by her Athena Security co-founder and CTO Chris Ciabarra. Chris was previously a co-founder and CTO with Lisa at Revel systems. He has decades of experience in security, has received ISC's Risk Management Award, and was named an "Entrepreneur Making a Difference" by the International Business Times. Chris sits on the Forbes Technology Council and continues to make a difference with his security expertise.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Dr. Ryan Oglesby, President of the Emergency Nurses Association. Ryan is a nurse leader with over a quarter-century of experience in the emergency nursing field whose career has run the gamut from stretcher-side nurse, to ICU staff nurse, to Flight Nurse, to Emergency Department Nurse Manager. He currently leads a logistics center strategy team for HCA Healthcare, and is a recognized expert on safety in healthcare settings.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by John Oast, Director of Security Training and Special Programs at Geisinger Health. John has spent a quarter-century in law enforcement and healthcare security, from the Richmond Sheriff's Office in Virginia, to the American Red Cross, to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, to his current role at Geisinger Health.

Think of a hospital like a little city. Lots of people are there all the time, from babies being born to older folks. Unlike a mall that closes at night, a hospital is always open. It's not like they can just lock the doors and tell everyone to leave. Hospitals are busy 24/7, taking care of people at every stage of life.”It seems like things might be going a bit backward in our society. Right now, many people are facing problems with their mental health, and that can affect how things are. But, when it comes to hurting healthcare workers, it's not usually the people who have mental health issues doing it. It's other people who do that.“Cameras don't prevent crime, cameras only watch it.”

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Aaron Quarles, Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Since completing his M.D. at Harvard Medical School in 2015, Aaron has worked as an Emergency Medicine Physician working to advance Health Equity, particularly through his work as a Board Member at Facing Forward to End Homelessness.Join them as they:Explore what sparked Aaron's interest in emergency medicineDelve into an example of a concerning case Aaron has recently witnessedDiscuss the current landscape of violence in emergency departmentsExamine an instance where a patient pulled a gun on AaronTouch on trauma-informed approaches to violent situationsAnd much more!

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Mel Cortez, Founder of Cortex - GOLD, a Nurse and Veteran owned company that gives healthcare organizations a personalized tool-kit that establishes a culture of safety by mitigating workplace violence. Previously a Travel Registered Critical Care Nurse, Mel joins the show today to discuss challenges nurses face in the emergency room. Join them as they: Delve into the catalytic event that triggered the conception of Cortex - GOLD Explain how Cortex - GOLD helps organizations to effectively deal with incidents such as the catalytic event Mel experienced Talk about how Mel used her own experience of workplace violence to affect a different outcome in similar situations Examine the implications of nurses bearing the brunt of workplace violence Shine a light on Mel's first experience saving a life Discuss the harsh realities of workplace violence in the healthcare sector

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by school safety expert Ron Self. Ron is a former police officer who spent nearly two decades as Director of Safety and Security at Arkansas school districts. He is on the Leadership Board of the National Council of School Safety Directors at ZeroNow, and Director of Building and Security Operations at Baldwin & Shell Construction. Join them as they: * Explain the importance of creating a culture of security * Reinforce the importance of door locks as a primary security measure * Consider the challenges of balancing security and convenience * Discuss how rapid crisis response relies on good communication * Lay out a budget prioritization for school security technology * Address daily security risks beyond active shooters * Delve into the value of students *feeling* safe, in addition to being safe

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Josh Cummings, Executive Vice President of Technology at Paladin Technologies. They discuss the overlap between physical security and cybersecurity, the biggest security vulnerability any organization faces, and the best practices and technologies that Josh has made use of.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by LocationTech CEO Jeff Engel. Jeff is a former Navy SEAL, and spent years providing strategic consulting services to clients ranging from the US Marine Corps to corporate clients focused on consumer engagement. He now runs LocationTech and provides real-time 3D location tracking for clients ranging from hotels to healthcare, letting people know what's needed and where. Join them as they: * Delve into the nuts and bolts of how location tracking works * Recount the best advice that Jeff ever received * Share the never-before-heard story of how Jeff literally bet his house on his business * Explain why location tracking is as valuable for security departments as it is for Navy SEALs * Discuss the latest advances in location tracking technology -- and why the most powerful tech is not yet widely in use * Reminisce about some of the heroes Jeff worked with in the Navy SEALs

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by IAHSS Past President Brine Hamilton. They discuss the security differences between the US and Canada, the challenges facing security professionals in 2024, and the resources that IAHSS can offer to help them. In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by IAHSS Past President Brine Hamilton. Brine has worked in the security industry for over a decade and a half, from working frontline security at hospitals, to overseeing and coordinating security operations across multiple facilities for larger healthcare networks. He has taught courses on Protection Security and Investigations, and is now a System Engineer at Omnigo where he works on security management and incident reporting software. Join them as they: * Discuss the differences between the US and Canada when it comes to security * Consider the importance of professionalism in security * Address the lack of widespread modernized incident reporting * Explore the challenges of keeping fully-staffed, well-trained security * Enumerate the resources - educational and otherwise - which IAHSS offers * Share Brine's experience where a six-person team was required to subdue a violent individual * Explain the gap between studying security and living it

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by workplace violence prevention expert Kim Urbanek. Kim is a Master Level Instructor in Crisis Prevention, and the co-author of the Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook for Healthcare. For 15 years, she has worked in Senior Leadership for Edward-Elmhurst Health's Public Safety program, and now advises other organizations on how to prevent workplace violence as an independent consultant. Join them as they: * Examine the lack of good data on what causes workplace violence * Explore why healthcare is especially prone to workplace violence * Enumerate the 4 different types of workplace violence * Discuss some important elements of a good anti-workplace violence campaign for healthcare settings * Lay out the key steps in creating a strong workplace violence policy * Recount some of Kim's experience in dealing with domestic violence situations * Share tips for hospitals looking for better data and better reporting And much more!

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Bonnie Michelman, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Mass General Brigham. Together, they delve into just how much the security field has evolved over the years, and how she turned a business' failing security operation into a top performing one.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by UMMC's Behavioral Response Team, consisting of Sgt. Shaun Hiley, Officer Garry Lee, Officer Shanice Mays, and Officer Sharkey Ford, Jr.. The team offers their tips for de-escalating tense situations, shares some of the heroic and emotional stories from calls they've responded to, and explains how a good behavioral response team needs the right people with the right training.

In this special edition of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by security expert Michael Gips to discuss the recent gun incident at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Michael offers his thoughts on the recent fatal incident, his suggestions for how hospitals can prevent gun incidents on their own campuses, and advice for how hospitals can create a safer environment overall.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Drew Neckar, the Principal Consultant for healthcare security at CoSecure. They discuss how healthcare security has grown in strategic importance for organizations, Drew's experience with preventing an active shooter incident, and some strategies for how campuses can save money while improving their security.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Stacey Porter, former Secret Service agent and current Principal Consultant of Porter Global Security. They discuss Stacey's process for vulnerability assessments, his experience working at the White House during 9/11, and the importance of conveying the necessity of security to clients.

In this episode, Todd explains how purposeful rounding builds rapport between security and staff, so that staff feel comfortable in reporting and escalating incidents so that security can address them before they become a larger problem. Todd also shares his experiences with some extreme situations -- from the first violent patient he dealt with in the emergency department, to a gunfight he had during his time as a police officer -- and explains how his policing background helps him maintain calm under pressure.

Our conversation with Chuck ranges from his most heroic stories -- such as the time he saved an officer's life as a young 16-year old riding patrol -- to his insights on the importance of relationships in the security industry. In this episode, Chuck will teach you: * The difference between cover and concealment * The most important part of being an officer * The importance of risk management (which he learned from losing $10,000 on a big risk) * The balance between protecting kids and giving them space to have growth experiences * The dangers of criminalizing the behavior of children in schools * Chuck's 3 keys to success in the security industry (Strategy, Intelligence, Relationships) * The power of networking and how "Friends of Chuck" was a gamechanger for security networking Listen, learn, and share the security secrets with your network.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Michael Gips, former Director and VP of Strategic Operations at ASIS International, and current security consultant through his company GIPS (Global Insights in Professional Security). They discuss underestimated security threats, the pros and cons of AI, and the very serious issue of security liability and what can be done to limit that liability.

Thomas shares some of the stories of heroism he's seen working in healthcare security, including the security team that had to battle the blaze until the fire department showed up, as well as the officers that stopped a prisoner who grabbed a guard's gun and attempted to shoot his way out.

Our conversation with Joshua includes stories of his team's heroics -- like the time a fellow officer was killed but they came together to help a victim of a drive-by shooting -- as well as Joshua's broader insights on how empathy and communication can serve as a foundation for effective public safety. In this episode, Joshua will teach you: * The importance of seemingly mundane jobs on a public safety team * Why training officers in hand to hand combat is essential before an altercation * Why listening to people is the greatest tool that a hostage negotiator has * How clerical security professionals can "recharge their batteries" through community connection * How street crimes units provided the blueprint for a successful UMMC initiative to reduce workplace violence -- which he wants to help others implement * The value of running nursing students through workplace violence simulations (in addition to clinical simulations) * The ways in which AI enhancements will shape the future of how officers do their jobs Listen, learn, and share the security secrets with your network.

Our conversation with Paul covers everything from the miracles he's seen over his time in healthcare -- including an incident with 50 overdoses that he descibes as "a scene out of a movie, the worst movie you can imagine" -- to his best practices in security consulting that have established him as an industry leader. In this episode, Paul will teach you: * Why his consulting often focuses on workplace violence assessments * How to adapt a security consultancy to healthcare's evidence-based practices * Why security and workplace safety can be make or break for employees * The three key parts of Paul's security consultancy assessments * The top two financially efficient security wants for most healthcare organizations (#1 is weapons screening) * How Paul's unconventional decision to deploy amnesty boxes supercharged a weapons screening system and changed industry best practices * How a trip to Walmart inspired an idea for healthcare security

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Welcome to Security Heroes! In this episode, we explore the remarkable world of emotional resilience and workplace safety with TJ and Amy, two incredible security professionals who champion mental health within their field. Join us on this enlightening journey as TJ and Amy share their experiences navigating high-pressure hospital environments, shedding light on the challenges they face and the innovative strategies they've employed to prioritize mental wellness. Discover the convergence of mental health initiatives and workplace safety, unraveling the pivotal role emotional well-being plays in creating a safer work environment. Explore the techniques, interventions, and training deployed by TJ and Amy, highlighting the critical intersection between mental health support and effective security practices. Get inspired by the stories of these unsung heroes of security, celebrating their emotional resilience and unwavering commitment to mental health within the security community. Subscribe now for exclusive insights and inspiration from these remarkable champions!

Join host Lisa Falzone in this captivating episode of Security Heroes, where she is joined by Nelson Price, the Enterprise Director of Healthcare Operations Safety at Allied Universal. Together, they unravel the crucial impact of K9 protection programs in diminishing violence against our invaluable healthcare workers. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that delves into the frontline defense strategies that are making a difference in ensuring the safety of those who dedicate their lives to care for others.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Martin Green, Principal Consultant at Martin Green & Associates. Together they discuss Martin's storied career in healthcare security, from how he stumbled into it to how the sector has changed over the past three decades, for both the better and the worse.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined once again by Dr. Aaron Quarles, Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Together they discuss the challenges of aligning community resources with the healthcare system, exploring the reasons people are violent in the ER and the need for open communication between doctors and security staff.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Dr. Aaron Quarles, Emergency Medicine Physician and Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Together they discuss the challenging world of emergency medicine, touching on Aaron's own encounters with violence, the realities of the mental health crisis, and techniques for approaching violent situations.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Mike Hodges, System Director of Public Safety at Piedmont Healthcare and a veteran of the US Army, to discuss his career in the security operations field and the challenges faced in managing security operations in healthcare. Mike emphasizes the importance of violence prevention and strategic officer training, highlighting the need to rebrand the security industry and promote a more heroic image.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Todd Milne, Director of Security Services and Emergency Disaster Management at Hamilton Health Sciences and recent recipient of the IAHSS Presidential Award for his direct impact on the healthcare security profession. Together they discuss the evolving healthcare security industry, highlighting the differences between Canada and the USA, as well as the importance of communication and empathy for security professionals.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Tony York, Executive Vice President of Paladin Security, to discuss the importance of healthcare security. They explore Tony's only role in developing better security policies, the challenges of implementing effective security operations, and the need to recruit passionate individuals into the industry while highlighting the heroic efforts of security professionals.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Bonnie Michelman, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Mass General Brigham. Together, they delve into just how much the security field has evolved over the years, and how she turned a business' failing security operation into a top performing one.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Gerry Fretz, Director of Security at Parx Casino, to discuss his experiences in law enforcement and the military, and how they have shaped his approach to security. He further discusses the important qualities of security personnel, and how Athena Security equipment has been implemented in Parx Casino.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Lisa Terry, Chief Development Officer at Vistelar, to discuss why workplace security needs to be approached proactively, how she has learnt and implemented measures following active shooter events, and the importance of incident tracking and reporting technologies.

In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Mel Cortez, Founder of Cortex - GOLD, to discuss why workplace security in the healthcare sector needs reforming, the catalytic event that led to the conception of Cortex - GOLD, and the one piece of advice every organization should consider when tackling workplace security processes.

In a world full of negative news the goal of this podcast is to shed some light on the positive and to recognize and give attention to the people who are the true Heros in society. I am Lisa Falzone your Security Heroes podcast host. Our aim, connects listeners to real-life heroes in the security world. We explore the challenges and successful strategies of these heroic figures to resolve issues which unravel under highly stressful conditions.