Active shooters at U.S. military installations, a cyber pact between the United States and China, and how highly evolved leaders are making their mark, all in this month's podcast.

Host Holly Gilbert Stowell sits down with Bill Braniff, executive director at the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), to discuss the deadly shooting at a Planned Parenthood Facility in November.

Host Holly Gilbert Stowell interviews Thomas Trier, a former FBI special agent, on how managers can build a culture of security at their organization. News and Trends Editor Mark Tarallo explains how drones are being used to drop off contraband for prisoners, and what’s being done to combat the problem. Homeland Security Editor Lilly Chapa talks about her column on homegrown terrorists and why the threat is difficult to detect. Finally, Michael Gips, Vice President of Publishing at ASIS International, stops by to talk about his trip to Israel which resulted in the December cover story on detecting suicide bombers.

Host Holly Gilbert Stowell interviews James “Jes” Stewart, CPP, about his cover story on training security guards to have customer service skills. Cybersecurity Editor Megan Gates tells us more about the transition for U.S. merchants to Europay, Mastercard, and Visa technology. The president of the National Fusion Center Association, Mike Sena, talks to us about the information-sharing efforts of his organization. Plus a member spotlight on Kevin Doss, CPP, CEO of Level 4 Security.

Thomas R. Stutler, CPP, talks about how businesses can survive the mergers and acquisitions process and successfully combine everything from policies and procedures to access control.

This month, Host Holly Gilbert Stowell speaks to News and Trends Editor Mark Tarallo about a RAND Corporation study on predictive policing and the future of law enforcement. Andreas Poppius, a course manager with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, tells us more about his October feature story on about why military personnel make effective employees in the security industry. Finally, Dan Richards, CEO and founder of Global Rescue, explains what he sees as the biggest threats to companies in today’s global environment.

Senior editor Mark Tarallo talks about his managing article on the power of emotional intelligence for managers and employees alike.

This month we speak to longtime ASIS member Joe Masciocco about his time in the association and how he’s seen it evolve. Jim Leflar, CPP and co-author of this month’s cover story, shares his tips on implementing an effective social media plan. A security director from a private police force in Hollywood, California, talks about their strategy for getting arrest-rates down. Plus, more on how companies can design and implement their own spear-phishing training program

Security Management magazine is gearing up to launch a brand new edition of its revamped podcast. Host Holly Gilbert Stowell gives a preview of what to expect.

This month, podcast host Holly Gilbert Stowell talks to Homeland Security Editor Lilly Chapa about the U.S. National Park Service and whether it’s equipped to deal with threats facing America’s parks and monuments. Cybersecurity Editor Megan Gates speaks about bug bounty programs and how businesses are using them to spot cyber vulnerabilities. News and Trends Editor Mark Tarallo discusses the issue of suicide among security guards, and what factors are contributing to this disturbing trend. Finally, David Buckley, the author of this month’s cover story, joins us to talk about investigative techniques and the power of positive persuasion when trying to conduct a workplace investigation.