November 22, 2024

Schreiber’s Insights Shine from OSAC’s 2024 Annual Briefing at Amazon's HQ2

November 22, 2024/ Parker Stalvey

We are thrilled to share that our Founder, Mark Schreiber, had an incredible experience representing our team at this year’s OSAC Annual Briefing held at Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington, VA, on November 20 and 21! This prestigious event serves as a cornerstone for security collaboration, uniting thousands of U.S. Department of State (DSS) and private-sector security representatives under one roof.

The overarching mission of OSAC is to foster security cooperation between the U.S. private sector and the DSS by building a global network of security professionals committed to exchanging timely information and sharing best practices. This year, the event attracted over 12,000 attendees from more than 6,000 organizations, all dedicated to mitigating risks to U.S. interests worldwide.

Schreiber had the opportunity at this year’s briefing to engage with other leaders in the security field, exchanging insights and strategies that will help bolster safety and preparedness across various industries. The collaborative environment encouraged discussions about emerging threats and innovative solutions, underscoring the importance of proactive risk management in today’s complex landscape.

This year’s briefing covered numerous topics such as...

+ The State of OSAC

+ Biological Threats and National Security

+ Threats and Cybersecurity

+ Mental Health in The Security Industry

+ Crisis Communications

+ Employee Hostage Situations

+ Global Maritime Security Challenges

The briefing also included numerous networking opportunities, breakout sessions, and many more opportunities for growth and insights.

Afterward, Schreiber followed up with our team stating, “This year’s OSAC Annual Briefing was extremely well attended with a very large number of influential organizations, and it was great to participate in risk discussions with so many leaders to keep us engaged on emerging risks and geopolitical changes for multi-national organizations.”.

Stay tuned for more updates as we begin to integrate the insights from this exceptional experience into our ongoing efforts! We also look forward to utilizing the information gained from this year’s conference when serving our clients as their trusted advisor.

We would also like to thank our wonderful Amazon friends and their Vice President of Public Policy Americas, Steve Hartell, for hosting us this week!

Additionally, we also would like to thank this week’s speakers!

G.B. Jones

Ross Murray

Antony J. Blinken

Adam Calabro

Allison Cash Spiro

Andrea Campbell Drake

Ayesha Usmani

Carlos Matus

Christopher T. Macolini

Dustin Stewart

Jeffrey T. Gilbert

John Cory

Jonathan Welch

Joshua Levin-Soler

Mackenzie Grahek

Paul Friedrichs

Marc Solomon

Matthew Mead

Melanie Higgins

Paul Whelan

Pearl Francisca D'Souza

Rajiv S. Maan

Scott Kim

Thomas Murray

May 24, 2024

Our Founder's Experience as a Director at the 2024 IAPSC Conference

May 24, 2024/ Parker Stalvey

Last week, our Founder, Mark Schreiber, had the privilege of attending the 2024 IAPSC Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. As a respected member of the security industry, he was thrilled to connect with fellow professionals, learn from industry experts, and share his own insights on the latest trends and best practices.

In addition, Schreiber also attended the conference as an elected Director of IAPSC. Throughout the conference, he worked on collaborating with other board members to plan the future growth of the association. As a result, our team is beyond excited to see what new changes await IAPSC and the impact the board will create this year! 

The conference was a true success, with a packed agenda that featured informative sessions, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Schreiber was honored to be a part of the event, alongside other esteemed professionals in the field.

Following his return, Schreiber stated, "It is an honor and privilege to have been selected to be on the IAPSC Board of Directors in 2024 as a way of transcending our industry and the many organizations that benefit from IAPSC members. I look forward to enabling strategic decisions for the organization so that it may continue growing and becoming more effective in supporting its members. Additionally, it was very encouraging to attend the 2024 conference and witness the excitement and energy from the current leadership and members and to reaffirm the vast knowledge and experience the IAPSC members represent. I feel that this was a milestone event that promises great things for the organization in the coming years". 

One of the highlights of the conference was the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences with like-minded individuals. Schreiber was proud to contribute to the discussions, sharing his expertise and gaining valuable insights from others. The exchange of ideas and perspectives was enriching. The security industry is in good hands with such a dedicated and passionate community.

The IAPSC team also deserves a huge thank you for organizing such a fantastic event. The conference was meticulously planned, and every detail was carefully considered to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

As we look back on the conference, our team is already excited about next year's event, and we cannot wait to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and continue to learn from the best in the industry! 

February 15, 2024

Schreiber’s Presentation at the 2024 US CPTED Association’s Second Annual Conference →

February 15, 2024/ University of South Florida Marshall Student Center / Parker Stalvey

We are proud to share that the 2024 US CPTED Association’s Second Annual Conference was a success! The conference was held at the University of South Florida Marshall Student Center from February 7 to February 9th. The US CPTED Association is a national network that focuses on supporting Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) practitioners as well as creating educational and networking opportunities to further support those within the industry and the spread of CPTED practices. CPTED as defined by the association is, “the proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in incidents and fear of crime and improvement in quality of life”. Safeguards Consulting is a proud supporter of the association. In addition, our firm is also proud that we can offer CPTED services to our clients. This service offering not only allows us to be “ahead of the game” in our industry but it also allows us to better serve our clients and their needs. If you are interested in learning more feel free to contact us via our “Contact” page or visit the US CPTED Association’s website as found at the bottom of our post.

Overall, there was an excellent turnout this year and a wonderful selection of both sessions and speakers. Among those was a session by our Founder, Mark Schreiber, who presented his presentation on “Being Proactive as Possible with University Campus Safety Using CPTED”. Schreiber is also the Director and overall proud supporter of the 2024 US CPTED Association. His session took place on Wednesday, February 7th from 11 – 11:50 am. The focus of his session was on the various work we did through a unique opportunity with The University of New Mexico in 2023. During this project, we worked for our architectural firm partner, Sasaki Associates, to deliver an Integrated Campus Plan for the UNM where safety was the primary focus. The Integrated Campus Plan we provided covered the development and growth of the university for the next 20 years! We also supported the university's team by providing various CPTED, safety, and security recommendations that not only highlighted focus areas for development but also guided the overall development recommendations within the plan due to our past success with the university and CPTED practices. Safeguards Consulting and Schreiber would also like to thank Jeff McDonald from The University of New Mexico for taking the time to present with him as well as everyone who came to support Schreiber and McDonald in their session!

Following the event’s conclusion, Schreiber stated, “We had an amazing turnout especially with this being only the second year of the conference. Overall, the conference went well, and we had an impressive sharing of knowledge between both attendees and the presenters. I am looking forward to next year’s event in San Diego and expect to have an even larger audience!”.

Overall, Safeguards was proud to sponsor this year’s conference and to support the association! In addition, we were proud to have Schreiber representing us at this year’s event!

If you are within the security industry, we highly encourage you to visit the US CPTED’s website as linked below to learn more about the association and its mission as well as to further expand your knowledge of what CPTED is and what its application may look like.

To learn more about the US CPTED Association visit:

US CPTED Association - Intention Through Design - CPTED Memberships

To learn more about the conference visit:

Conference Information - US CPTED Association

March 23, 2023

ISC West 2023 Reminder!

March 23, 2023/ Moriah Baughman

We’d like to send out our final reminder about SIA’s ISC West 2023 event happening next week in Las Vegas! We are thrilled to be at this incredible networking and educational event! If you’re a corporate security officer looking to make some security improvements, please reach out to Mark Schreiber to plan a meeting while at ISC West! Don’t forget about Mark’s two sessions happening on the 29th and 30th, “Proper Planning for a Security Improvement Project” and “Drones and Airspace Situational Awareness - The Evolving Security Paradigm”.

Link to event: https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us.html

Links to each session’s details: https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us/session-list/session-details.3111.179615.proper-planning-for-a-security-improvement-project.html

https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us/session-list/session-details.3111.177023.drones-and-airspace-situational-awareness-_-the-evolving-security-paradigm.html

March 10, 2023

“Proper Planning for a Security Improvement Project” – ISC West 2023

March 10, 2023/ Safeguards Consulting

During the upcoming Security Industry Association ISC West Conference our president, Mark Schreiber, will present during a morning session on March 29th at 10:00 am. He will discuss how to plan a security improvement project and will address the topics of how large construction projects operate and how the end-user should prepare for security improvements! If you are interested in hearing this educational session learn more and register here:

https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us/session-list/session-details.3111.179615.proper-planning-for-a-security-improvement-project.html

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