Behind each entry gate, transit hub, and fan zone is a contract security workforce. Devra Schwartz explores the extraordinary dependency on contract security, and whether they are poised to staff and sustain the demand.

Many organizations feel prepared for a crisis. The hidden risk? Safety, security, emergency management, cyber, and reputational risk often operate in silos, making complex crisis management harder when it matters most. In my latest article, “Why Prepared Organizations Still Struggle During Crises,” I explore how integrating these functions can strengthen organizational resilience. Click HERE to read the article.

There is no shortage of guidance on school emergency preparedness. California’s Emergency Management for Schools guide and FEMA’s Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans are both thoughtful, thorough, and well intended. At a combined 250+ pages, they are also a heavy lift. K-12 school leaders are are deeply committed to their students and communities, often operating with limited resources while managing competing priorities. Additionally, since

Returning to the City of Los Angeles for a consulting project where my career began almost 20 years ago felt a bit like coming home. Walking into the Emergency Operations Center brought back a flood of memories from my early days in emergency management: the excitement of learning the ropes, the challenge of writing plans from scratch, and the colleagues who played such a big role in shaping my path. My early years at the City of LA taught me that while plans and procedures m