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Police Suspect Sketches – How Accurate and Useful are they?
Some trace the history of police suspect sketches to French police officer Alphonse Bertillon (1853 – 1914). In all likelihood, some police...
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The Illusion of Security – Confessions of a Burglar
Editor Note: Physicalsecurityonline offers readers the opportunity to submit articles related to security issues. This article was submitted by...
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Clever Thieves Use High-Tech gizmo to break into cars
In my job as a private investigator and physical security consultant I am sometimes asked to not only find...
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Steering Wheels Locking Devices – Do They Really Prevent Vehicle Theft?
Steering wheel locking devices like The Club®, have been around for decades. The Club® was originally invented by a...
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Repelling Robbers and Foiling Burglars and Thieves with Security Fog
According to the FBI, every 1.5 minutes a robbery occurs somewhere in the United States and a burglary occurs...
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A New Approach to Physical Security: Combining Blue Light and Music
In my physical security consulting business I recently consulted with the owner of a strip mall concerned with transients...
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“I Just Received a Bomb threat . . . what do I do?”
Does your company have a bomb threat policy and procedure? If you don’t know, or if you have one...
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Physical Security Penetration Testing Can Make Your Business More Secure
When I retired from law enforcement and became a Private Investigator in my home state of Oregon, I started...
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I am a Private Investigator. What do I really do?
When I retired from police work after 34 years of service, I became a Private Investigator in my home...