In the wake of the recent events at the Virginia Tech campus, there are many more questions than answers. As information slowly surfaces regarding the gunman who took the lives of fellow classmates and professors, two questions will undoubtedly be the refrain on campuses across the country as well as in the media……could this tragedy have been averted....and…..will it happen again? Unfortunately, the Virginia Tech incident is not an isolated one. Similar incidents at other learning institutions have taken place, seemingly with an increasing frequency.

When our system fails to detain potentially dangerous individuals through either health-related or psychological avenues, prevention of the actions of a fanatical individual or group becomes highly unlikely. However, the law enforcement community can play a significant role in reducing the outcome of their efforts. Not only do targets need to be made less attractive, but law enforcement and security units need to develop strategic response plans for all emergencies. These include natural disasters, chemical spills, hostage situations, and drug and alcohol related accidents as well as terrorist attacks.

Assessments of current security measures at your facility by independent security experts give you an unbiased, professional opinion as to the capabilities and limitations of your in-house security team. As an independent security and investigations firm, Beau Dietl & Associates offers these Risk Assessments. We have worked with several major corporations and municipalities to develop emergency response plans. These plans are critical to the overall security profile of your campus.

We begin with an independent review and assessment of your security team, current procedures and protocols. A written assessment is then completed, followed by the development of an emergency response plan. This plan provides not only the necessary training, but a schedule of tabletop exercises and actual drills to ensure the effectiveness of the plan. We also offer a cost effective system that enables you to conduct a mass alert in order to notify larger groups of people of potential emergency situations.

We are available to discuss these services with you at any time. For additional information or to set up an appointment with our security professionals, call us at 212-557-3334 or toll free at 1-800-777-9366.

One of the services Beau Dietl & Associates offers is a comprehensive Threat Assessment for analysis of the level of terrorist threat to your business or location. As part of this service, we offer written reports and recommendations to reduce the threat.

Along these lines, I'm pleased to announce The Bullhorn System to aid in communication during any crisis such as terrorist attack, natural disaster, or even during tragedies such as the recent school shooting in Virginia where communication can save lives.

The Bullhorn System is a network of pagers (Emergency Alert Receivers – “EARs”) distributed to the public including university students and programmed to receive communication exclusively from Emergency Authorities (i.e., Campus Security) before, during and after a crisis. Bullhorn is designed to provide the ability to inform, direct, and control large numbers of people during a major emergency.

Please click "more" to learn about this important life-saving system.