PorzioCS proudly announces that Yasmin Hernández-Manno, Director of Education Compliance, is one of 15 national recipients of the inaugural “Lifetime Leader in Latino Education Award” presented by Footsteps2Brilliance. This award, launched in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizes educational leaders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving literacy within the Latino community. Recognized for her outstanding career as an …
Statistics are not needed to show that the number of English learners in the United States is increasing every day.
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.
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 …
Aida Sanchez, Assistant Vice President, Safety, Security, and Cannabis Compliance, has been appointed to serve on the National Cannabis Industry Association’s (NCIA) State Regulations Committee for the 2025 term. With nearly two decades in government and over a decade of experience in state and local cannabis licensing and regulatory compliance, Sanchez is widely recognized as a strategic advisor to operators, …
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 …
Porzio Compliance Services (PorzioCS), a leader in providing strategic compliance and education consulting services, proudly announces the addition of Dr. Christina L. Van Woert as Senior Education Specialist. With over two decades of experience in public education leadership, Dr. Van Woert brings a deep understanding of curriculum development, compliance planning, instructional strategy, and district-level improvement. Most recently, she served as …
On Thursday, May 8, join industry leaders, security professionals, and compliance experts for an in-depth exploration of critical safety and security issues at the 2nd Annual PorzioCS Safety, Security & Investigations Symposium. This premier event will cover key topics shaping the future of security, including: Culture of Security: Building a proactive security mindset within organizations to mitigate risks and strengthen resilience. …
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 …
Porzio Compliance Services (PorzioCS) is proud to announce that it has successfully assisted Benedict’s Supply, a minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) based in Jersey City, in obtaining a Class 5 cannabis license. The Class 5 cannabis license, granted by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, permits Benedict’s Supply to operate as a legal cannabis retailer. This milestone marks a …
