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- Comic Con Security – Super Hero Villain Zombie Special Event SecurityComic Con security plan requires creativity and attitude in San Diego.* Comic book characters, super heroes, villains, and zombies.* Downtown San Diego Convention Center location.* High foot-traffic tourist area co-mingle cars, trucks, trains.* Adjacent to Gaslamp Entertainment District and bars.* Costumed characters carry real and realistic fake weapons.Interview with KNX Radio 1070am Los Angeles.Show Host Tom Reopelle.Podcast Time Stamps:[01:30] -- Special events usually held in contained areas with access control.[02:05] -- Special event security needs to separate vehicles from pedestrians.[03:00] -- World mass murder incident awareness for Comic Con Security.[05:10] -- Interview Tom Reopelle KNX Radio 1070am Los Angeles.[05:50] -- Comic Con Security versus costumed Super Heroes and Zombies.[06:00] -- Costumed characters carry weapons and interact with them.[07:30] -- Fear that strict Comic Con Security will change the fun-factor.[08:00] -- Co-mingle trucks, cars, and trains with 200,000 pedestrians.[08:45] -- San Diego Police will tag and zip-tie both fake and real weapons.[09:25] -- Comic Con Security plan based on incident response scenarios.[10:30] -- Terrorist win if stricter security changes the nature of Comic Con.[11:15] -- Police respond to unusual noises, activities, screams, and reports.[12:00] -- Extra first-responders are staged nearby for fast response.Super Heroes, villains, and zombies need security at Comic ConTweet ThisComic Con Security Capture a ZombieComic Con Security Plan Challenges* High-profile convention event may attract terrorist and mass murder.* Recent terrorist attacks in London and Manchester raise the alert level.* Downtown San Diego location is a high traffic tourist area.* Car, trucks, trains, and pedestrians co-mingle over a weekend.* 200,000 comic fans attend, many in costume and character makeup.* Superheroes and villains wear costumes carrying realistic weapons.* Some costumed guests act-out aggressively in fantasy role-playing.* Party atmosphere and alcohol service in nearby Gaslamp bars.* Police and security must balance response and attitude to an event.* Should police ban toy weapons or embrace the playful props?* San Diego Police and Comic-Con Security to tag & zip-tie weapons.* High-alert to vehicle attacks like Nice, London, and New York City.* Many convention activities occur on public streets late into the night.Related Crime School Podcasts* Nightclub Security - San Francisco Gay Pride Parade.* Soft Targets - How can they prevent mass shootings?Learn More about Premises Liability LitigationDownload the book written by Crime School host Chris McGoey.Security Expert’s Guide to Premises Liability Litigation.Evaluating Crime Foreseeability and Inadequate Security Cases.15 min
- Crime Free Multi-Housing Program – Part TwoCrime Free Multi-Housing Program, part-two. In this episode, we continue the discussion about apartment security and this highly-effective crime prevention partnership.* The goal of the Crime Free Multi-housing Program is to keep illegal activity off rental housing property.* The Crime Free Multi-housing Program was developed in 1992 at Mesa Police Department by today's guest Tim Zehring.* There is no one better to tell you about the benefits of the Crime Free Programs and the International Crime Free Association.Crime Free Multi-HousingIf you own one or more multi-family apartment properties or you’re in the business of residential rental property management then this program is for you.Property Owner or ManagerAsk yourself these questions:* Do you want help to prevent criminal incidents from occurring on your property like open and active drug activity, gang activity, loitering, trespassing, graffiti, vandalism, property damage, burglary to rental units and vehicles, stolen cars, and physical assaults of residents...* Do you want your apartment property to enjoy a good reputation in the community for being known as a reasonably safe to live…* Do you want your residents and staff to feel safe while living or working on your property and not suddenly quit work or terminate their lease out of fear of crime…* Do you want more referrals from your best tenants to their friends that want to live in a community that actively practices crime prevention…* Do you want to learn how to make the criminal element feel uncomfortable living or hanging out on your property and find another location…Do you want reduced unit make-ready expenses and advertising costs caused by sudden vacancies following a criminal incident…* Do you want a higher occupancy rate, be able to charge a premium rent, and even have a waiting list of qualified applicants who want to live a crime-free lifestyle….* Do you want to reduce your exposure to premises liability lawsuits and negligence claims because someone was injured on your property during a criminal assault…If the answers so far are yes…then you need the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to support youLaw Enforcement AgencyIf you’re a law enforcement agency and you want to reduce the number of calls-for-service to multi-family rental housing properties in your jurisdiction, then this program is for you.Ask yourself these questions:* Do you want to reduce repeated calls for service to high-crime multi-family housing properties by an average of 70% and redirect those resources to other crime priorities in your city…* Do you want to learn how to gain trust and cooperation with apartment landlords and managers and work together to solve criminal activity on multi-family rental housing properties…* Do want easier access to 1/3 of the population that reside on private property in rental housing…* Do you want to become part of an international law enforcement organization that offers a tested model crime prevention program, training of your officers provides support, and continuing education about reducing crime on rental housing properties…* Do you want your agency to enjoy the public relations benefit for starting a proactive community-based crime prevention initiative…If the answers so far are yes…then you need the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program as a road-map to guide you toward your crime reduction goals.In part two of this episode you learned about:* Phase 2 of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program* Focus on physical security of the rental units and common area* Fortifying the apartment doors and windows35 min
- Crime Free Multi-Housing Program – Part OneCrime Free Multi-Housing Program goal is to keep illegal activity off rental apartment property.We discuss the core components of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program in part-one of this episode, and how it developed into the dynamic law enforcement-based program that it is today.* Today’s special guest is Tim Zehring. He created the Crime Free Multi-housing Program in 1992.* There is no one better to tell you about all the benefits of the comprehensive crime prevention program.Crime Free Multi-housing* If you own one or more multi-family apartment properties or you’re in the business of residential rental property management then this program is for you.Apartment Owner or ManagerAsk yourself these questions:* Do you want help to prevent criminal incidents from occurring on your property like open and active drug activity, gang activity, loitering, trespassing, graffiti, vandalism, property damage, burglary to rental units and vehicles, stolen cars, and physical assaults of residents...* Do you want your apartment property to enjoy a good reputation in the community for being known as a reasonably safe to live…* Do you want your residents and staff to feel safe while living or working on your property and not suddenly quit work or terminate their lease out of fear of crime…* Do you want more referrals from your best tenants to their friends that want to live in a community that actively practices crime prevention…* Do you want to learn how to make the criminal element feel uncomfortable living or hanging out on your property and find another location…Do you want reduced unit make-ready expenses and advertising costs caused by sudden vacancies following a criminal incident…* Do you want a higher occupancy rate, be able to charge a premium rent, and even have a waiting list of qualified applicants who want to live a crime-free lifestyle….* Do you want to reduce your exposure to premises liability lawsuits and negligence claims because someone was injured on your property during a criminal assault…If the answers so far are yes…then you need the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program to support you.If you’re a law enforcement agency and you want to reduce the number of calls-for-service to multi-family rental housing properties in your jurisdiction, then this program is for you.Law Enforcement AgencyAsk yourself these questions:* Do you want to reduce repeated calls for service to high-crime multi-family housing properties by an average of 70% and redirect those resources to other crime priorities in your city…* Do you want to learn how to gain trust and cooperation with apartment landlords and managers and work together to solve criminal activity on multi-family rental housing properties…* Do want easier access to 1/3 of the population that reside on private property in rental housing…* Do you want to become part of an international law enforcement organization that offers a tested model crime prevention program, training of your officers provides support, and continuing education about reducing crime on rental housing properties…* Do you want your agency to enjoy the public relations benefit for starting a proactive community-based crime prevention initiative…If the answers so far are yes…then you need the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program as a road-map to guide you toward your crime reduction goals.My Endorsement of the Crime Free Multi-Housing ProgramI’ve been involved in apartment rental housing and property management for over four-decades…almost as long as my involvement in crime prevention and security management.42 min
- Mass Shootings: Podcast About a Deadly American TrendMass shootings in America escalated between 2000-2013* FBI study reports 160 incidents, 486 killed, 557 wounded.* Has our changing culture created these mass shootings?* What can be done to restore our values and attitudes?* Our guest is violence threat assessment expert James S. Cawood.Podcast Time Stamps:[03:55] – Mass shootings: mental health, gun control, or immigration.[05:00] – Introduction of threat assessment expert Jim Cawood.[08:20] - Discussion about FBI 2000-2013 active shooter study.[11:00] - Mass shootings don’t seem connected to economic downturn.[11:45] – Mass shootings connected to perception, narcissism, depression.[13:00] - Changing psycho-social forces will affect rate of future incidents.[16:00] - Until San Bernardino majority of mass shootings were not jihad.[06:02] - Majority of mass shootings are committed by lone male shooter.[18:30] – Will future mass shootings involve woman or be gender neutral?[18:40] – Narcissism epidemic causes men to be wounded and reactive.[21:30] – Are mass shootings linked to first person shooter video games?[25:50] – Is media coverage contributing to mass shootings payoff?[28:35] – Mass shootings are a psychological and sociological issues.FBI active shooters study of 160 incidents, 486 killed, 557 wounded.Tweet ThisFBI Active Shooter Study 2000 - 2013.Mass Shootings Facts* Mass shootings rose while single homicide rate has declined last decade.* The timing of mass shootings has not coincided with a downturn in the economy.* The rhythm of mass shootings involves perception, narcissism, or depression.* An expectation of the public is that no mass shootings should occur.* Since 2000 American mass shooters have been mostly homegrown.* Female mass shootings are rare, but that may change in the future.* Being poor or disadvantaged is not an indicator of mass shootings.* Video games can produce pseudo-commando game-score mindset.* Some mass killers study past acts of active shooters to beat their score.* Mass shootings view infamy as the most important time of their life.* Violence occurs in cultures focused on individuals over group collective.About our guest James S. Cawood* Jim Cawood is President of Factor One, a California corporation specializing in threat assessment and management, violence risk assessment, behavioral analysis for more than 25 years.* He is a practicing security consultant, licensed private investigator, and former police officer.* He has successfully assessed and managed over 4500 violence related cases throughout North America.* Mr. Cawood is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley, holds a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University, and is a doctoral candidate in Psychology at Northcentral University.* He has served on the faculties of Golden Gate University, in their Security Management degree program and the University of California, Santa Cruz extension, teaching Threat Management.* Mr. Cawood is currently serving on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Threat Assessment and Management (American Psychological Association).33 min
- Los Angeles Violent Crime Surge: Crime School PodcastLos Angeles violent crime surged by 67% downtown for the first six months of 2015 according to the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.* Is the increase in violent crime caused by gang activity?* Was it caused by the jail inmate early-release program?* Is it related to the growing Skid Row Homeless Population?* Did Proposition 47 felony crime reclassification cause the spike?Mayor Eric Garcetti and Chief Charlie Beck press conferencePodcast Time Stamps:* [00:45] - Press conference with Chief Beck and Mayor Garcetti.* [01:48] - Interview with KABC talk-radio show host Peter Tilden.* [02:30] - Why is Los Angeles violent crime increasing downtown.* [03:55] - Los Angeles violent crime up 67% in downtown.* [04:50] - More cops not the answer to lowering crime statistics.* [08:52] - My comments about the interview subject matter.* [09:02] - What's causing the spike in Los Angeles violent crime.* [10:50] - Three-strikes law in California.* [12:35] - Perfect Crime Storm.* [13:00] - Early-release of jail and prison inmates.* [14:45] - Skid Row in Los Angeles.* [15:20] - Proposition 47 and its contribution to the crime rate increase.* [16:25] - LAPD modifies arrest and jail booking policy.* [18:00] - Los Angeles Violent Crime analysis - Mystery in the numbers.* [18:30] - FBI Uniform Crime Reports.* [20:50] - LA Times investigated LAPD crime under-reporting.* [23:15] - Predictions about crime trends in Los Angeles violent crime.What caused the rise in Los Angeles violent crime downtown?Was it caused by:* A downtown gang-turf battle.* A surge in drug activity.* A major new entertainment or sports venue opening.* Rising homelessness and violence on Skid Row.* Discharge of jail inmates due to overcrowding.* Proposition 47 downgrading felonies to misdemeanors.* Change in offender arrest and jail booking policy.* Changes in LAPD policy on crime classifications.* Increased part-1 UCR crime reporting to FBI.* Violent crime under-reported in 2104.* Violent crime data correction in 2015.* A combination of several of these factors.California was Tough on CrimeThe three-strikes law in California was legislation that mandated the courts to impose harsher jail and prison sentences on habitual offenders. The sentencing threshold was having at least two-prior serious criminal convictions and have now committed a third. In California, even a misdemeanor drug crime conviction could be that third-strike triggering harsher jail or prison sentence.The idea was to be tough on crime by keeping those more likely to commit a serious crime off the streets and separate habitual-offenders from society using the baseball analogy of three-strikes and you’re out.The Three-Strikes Law was credited by many for the decade of crime rate reduction in California.Tweet ThisThe Perfect Crime StormHowever, this crime reduction benefit came at a high-price. The Los Angeles County jail quickly became overcrowded with those awaiting trial and sentenci...27 min
- Auto Theft Prevention: Security Plan to Reduce Risk of LossVehicle Theft is Rising after Years of DeclineAuto theft prevention requires a comprehensive security plan.* Motor vehicles were stolen every 46 seconds in the US in 2014.* 700,000 cars, trucks, and motorcycles were stolen.* Vehicle theft loss estimates $4.5 Billion per year.Auto Theft Prevention - Is our Responsibility45% of stolen vehicles are never recovered.Only 13% of car thieves are arrested in big cities.33% of auto theft victims left an ignition key in the vehicle.Podcast Time Stamps:[01:05] -- Vehicle theft is a lucrative business for organized crime.[01:50] -- FBI Uniform Crime Reports - 2014 - Statistics about vehicle theft.[03:10] -- Develop an auto theft prevention security plan.[04:00] -- Top ten stolen vehicles. FBI UCR 2014.[06:15] -- Peak vehicle theft year was 1991.[07:00] -- Transponder technology aids police in recovering stolen vehicles.[08:35] -- Most active months for vehicle theft.[09:15] -- High risk behavior increases auto theft risks.[11:15] -- Highest vehicle theft rate in seaport and Mexican border cities[13:25] -- One-third of vehicles stolen had keys inside.[15:20] -- Vehicle theft arrest rate is low especially in big cities.[17:05] -- Contents of a car is often the reason for it being stolen.[20:15] -- Rule of thumb and security plan for vehicle contents.[21:10] -- Beware of vehicle navigation system programming.Motor vehicles were stolen every 46 seconds in the US in 2014.Tweet ThisPlay Video of Chop Shop Underworld2013 Most Stolen CarsTop Ten States with Most Vehicle Thefts - 2014California --151,852Texas -- 68,546Florida -- 42,579Washington --30,647Georgia -- 26,854Michigan -- 21,157Ohio -- 18,015Arizona -- 17,587Illinois -- 17,451Missouri -- 16,357Top Ten States with Fewest Vehicle Thefts - 2014* Vermont -- 244* Wyoming -- 603* Maine -- 799* New Hampshire -- 857* South Dakota -- 1,007* Delaware -- 1,267* North Dakota -- 1,514* Idaho -- 1,661* Alaska -- 1,739* Rhode Island -- 1,833Top Ten Stolen Vehicles - 2014* Honda Accord* Honda Civic* Ford Pick-Up Truck* Chevy Pick-Up Truck* Toyota Camry* Dodge Caravan* Nissan Altima* Acura Integra* Nissan MaximaTop Auto Theft Months* July* AugustNationwide Auto Theft Rate (100,000 population)* West -- 216.2* South -- 210.3* Midwest -- 181.8* Northeast -- 104.3Vehicle Types Stolen Most Often* Cars -- 74.5%* Trucks -- 14.9%* Motorcycles & Other 10.6%Highest Risk Cities for Vehicle Theft in US - 2014* San Francisco, CA* Bakersfield, CA* Stockton, CA* Odessa, TX* Modesto, CA* Spokane, WA* Vallejo, CA* Seattle, WA* Fresno, CA* San Jose, CA25 min
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