Kevin Craig, Vice President of Safety, Security, and Investigations at PorzioCS, has been appointed to the Standards & Certifications Committee of the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD). The NCSSD is a membership organization dedicated to advancing professional standards and certification programs for school safety directors nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement, emergency management, …
Understanding today’s property fraud schemes helps you take control and safeguard your property effectively. Per a May 2024 FBI.gov article, the process starts when a real estate agent is contacted by a fake property owner who wants to sell their land. A for sale sign appears on the property. The seller (the bad guy) asks for an-all cash sale and …
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released the federal fiscal year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on July 28, 2025. State Administrative Agencies (SAA) have until August 11, 2025, to submit their application materials to obtain allocated funds. Each State will then open the application period for eligible nonprofit organizations to apply for this …
Identity theft isn’t new, but the ways criminals steal and use your personal information are constantly evolving. It’s more important than ever to understand the different forms it can take, especially the distinction between traditional identity theft and the newer, more sophisticated synthetic identity theft. We outline the two types of identity theft and the steps you can take to …
Kevin Craig, Vice President, Safety, Security and Investigations at Porzio Compliance Services, recently served on the technical committee responsible for developing the newly released ASIS Investigations Standard. A dedicated member of ASIS International, a global community of security professionals committed to advancing security standards, education, and best practices, Craig has contributed to several standards initiatives over the years, lending his …
Nonprofits across the United States have a unique opportunity to apply for critical funding under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This program, which supports organizations at high risk of terrorist activity, has recently received additional funding through the National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) initiative. This extra funding offers nonprofits a chance to strengthen their security …
As plans for proms, award ceremonies, graduations, and other year-end activities are finalized, the school year is officially winding down. In the weeks ahead, students, teachers, and other staff members will be off for a much-needed break. School administrators, maintenance, and, hopefully, some security staff will remain in empty or sparsely populated school buildings to begin the task of cleaning, …
In an era dominated by digital connectivity, the threat of identity theft looms larger than ever, necessitating proactive measures to safeguard against its costly and disruptive repercussions. Recently, Dr. Kim Miller, Ph.D., CFE, Director of Investigative Intelligence and Analysis at Porzio Compliance Services, a seasoned expert in public safety and leadership with a focus on criminal justice, and Diane Averell, …
On August 1, 2022, Governor Murphy signed legislation requiring New Jersey Public Schools, Charter Schools, and Renaissance Schools, commencing at the start of the 2023-24 school year, to develop and adopt policies for the establishment of threat assessment teams in their schools.
Feeling the growing pains? You’re not alone! While cannabis entrepreneurs have invested endless amounts of time and money into their businesses, so far the industry has painfully been held back by ever-changing rules and regulations. It can be hard to keep up! But we know you won’t let these “growing pains” hold you back from the success you deserve. That’s …
