Managing Your Perimeter™
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPerimeter security is a multifaceted challenge, encompassing aesthetics, safety, and the delicate balance of free expression and access. Managing it effectively requires a lot of dedication and effort. Join us on the brand-new weekly podcast 'Managing Your Perimeter™,' where hosts and seasoned perimeter security specialists Anna Reahl, P.J. O'Neil and Mel Lukens delve into the latest security developments, engaging in insightful conversations with experts and industry insiders. Explore the dynamic world of ensuring the safety and security of spaces and the individuals within them.
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Trailblazing in Tech: Liquid-Cooled Edge
April 30, 2024 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBMeet Andrew M. Riddaugh, the Co-Founder and CEO of Liberation Technology Services, where he spearheads groundbreaking cybersecurity solutions and liquid-cooled edge data centers. With extensive experience in both technology and politics, Andrew's leadership prowess was evident during his tenure with the Executive Office of the President of the United States, where he played a vital role in over 300 presidential trips and strategic initiatives. Andrew's unique blend of tech innovation and po...
Behind the Shield: "Cheating Death"
April 16, 2024 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWelcome to the podcast where we delve into the fascinating journey of Ken Valentine, a distinguished security expert with a captivating career spanning over two decades. Ken's story unfolds in 1996 when he embarked on his Secret Service career as a Special Agent in Louisville, KY, showcasing his dedication to protecting and serving. In 2000, Ken's exceptional abilities led to a transfer to the prestigious Presidential Protective Division, marking the beginning of a five-year tenure safeguar...
Hidden Dimensions of Situational Awareness
February 08, 2024 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBJoin us as we dive into the fascinating world of concert touring and risk management with our special guest, Mike McGrath. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Mike shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise. From working with renowned artists to his academic background and martial arts skills, Mike's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Get ready for insightful discussions and behind-the-scenes stories. Welcome, Mike!
"Beyond the Stage"
September 26, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIntroducing Chris Lisle: A Lighting Designer and Production Manager with Over 30 Years of Touring and Production Experience. Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Chris Lisle, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience spanning production, lighting design, and tour management in the entertainment industry. Chris's journey in the world of touring has been nothing short of impressive, and we had the privilege of crossing paths at the Touring Career Workshop (TCW). Not...
Inside the Crowd
September 07, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBSafety in a crowd is paramount. Effective crowd management strategies, clear communication, and well-defined exit routes are essential to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of all participants. Vigilance, crowd awareness, and cooperation among attendees and event organizers are key to creating a secure environment in any crowded setting. Paul Wertheimer, founder of Crowd Management Strategies, is hailed as a pioneer in concert safety. Rolling Stone praised his firm, Vanity Fair cal...
"No Boundaries"
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHaving fun is an essential aspect of events, but ensuring the safety and security of attendees is equally important. Perimeter security plays a critical role in safeguarding against potential threats such as terrorism, crime, and violence and preventing unauthorized access, allowing everyone to enjoy the event to the fullest. Listen as Steve Adelman, Vice President of the Event Safety Alliance shares his experiences on why he is in the event business and how he focuses on safety and securi...
"No Boundaries™"
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBHaving fun is an essential aspect of events, but ensuring the safety and security of attendees is equally important. Perimeter security plays a critical role in safeguarding against potential threats such as terrorism, crime, and violence and preventing unauthorized access, allowing everyone to enjoy the event to the fullest. Listen as Steve Adelman, Vice President of the Event Safety Alliance shares his experiences on why he is in the event business and how he focuses on safety and securi...
The Science of Crowd Control 2
December 23, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBCrowds are strange animals. Individuals will do things as part of a crowd that they wouldn’t do on their own. But crowds are manageable… there’s actually a whole science dedicated to crowd behavior. In this mini-podcast series The Science of Crowd Control, we’ll get insight from crowd management experts on the science and practice of crowd control: how to keep a crowd safe, cooperative and (relatively) happy. Meet Eric Kant Phase01 Crowd Management
The Science of Crowd Control™
October 31, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBCrowds are strange animals. Individuals will do things as part of a crowd that they wouldn’t do on their own. But crowds are manageable… there’s actually a whole science dedicated to crowd behavior. In this mini-podcast series The Science of Crowd Control, we’ll get insight from crowd management experts on the science and practice of crowd control: how to keep a crowd safe, cooperative and (relatively) happy. ARCUS Group LLC ARCUS specializes in solving the immense logistical challenges tha...
"Security Outside the Perimeter™"
September 01, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBWhen a major event happens in a crowded city center, what constitutes the perimeter can be fluid. In this episode, we’re joined by Friend of the Podcast Mike Ready to discuss how to engage with the public who are going about their business outside the event perimeter. How do you talk about security with people who aren’t aware of their part of an event?
Giving Kids the Safety They Deserve™
March 29, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBSchool safety is, of course, an essential facet of larger considerations of community safety. It can seem like every school year offers uncomfortable insight into the vulnerabilities of our schools. But there is hope. In our latest episode, Jason Russell returns to offer his thoughts around the practicalities around maintaining security in our schools, and how we can offer our kids the safety they deserve moving forward. Secure Education Consultants SEC has partnered with thousands of lea...
"Year in Review™"
February 07, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBARCUS Group recaps the first season. Its More Than Fence™ The Life of Festivals - Going Live Again™ The Covid Files: Event Security After a Pandemic™ The Covid Files: What Does the Data Tell Us™ The Crowd Control Challenge™ The Power of Good Fence™ 360 Event Security: In and Out™ Deconflict and Security™ AstroWorld Festival™ COMS Security for Everybody™ Whats in store for Season 2? Take a listen! Country Thunder Music D.A.M. Fence Replacing Bike Rack - One Panel At A Time MicroFocus ...
COMS Security For Everybody™
December 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBOrganizations have more channels to communicate with the world than ever before, but with flexibility comes increased security exposure for vital, mission critical communications. In this episode we’re joined by Joe Ruiz from WITCOM an innovator in the field of secure communications for military and commercial customers. We’ll be talking about how to protect IP, executive communications, and generally keep your organization’s voice active -- and secure. Joe Ruiz brings a truly unique pers...
SPECIAL EPISODE: ARCUS Group Talks Astroworld Festival™
November 12, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAs the recent tragic events in Houston show us, unruly crowds can be dangerous, even deadly. How do you create a safe space for a huge gathering of people, each with different goals, as well as different emotional and mental states? How do you build out a temporary space that is easy to navigate in moments of crisis? How do you deal with a restive crowd? We don’t have all the answers about why Houston’s crowd reacted this way. At ARCUS we work with the production teams and Local Law Enf...
Deconflict and Security™
September 28, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe most visible components of security are personnel and hardware, but those are just aspects of a larger story. The right mindset is also a huge contributing factor to successful security outcomes. For this podcast episode, we’re joined by Jason Russell, founder and CEO of SEC, Inc. SEC provides high level training in various areas of emergency response. Jason is going to be telling us about the different techniques he teaches schools and companies when considering their security protocols...
360 Event Security: In and Out™
September 14, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode, we sit down with Hannah Salem Stone and Virginia Beckett, from Salem Strategies LLC. These two women who have made their mark in the event planning and security space. Their perspective is a little different than our podcast team’s: they specialize in keeping event interiors safe and secure. Today we’re going to discuss event security from Hannah and Virginia’s POV, and how to effectively integrate security on an event’s exterior and interior.
The Power of a Good Fence™
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBToday we’re talking hardware, specifically fencing. Our guest is David Mackay, founder and owner of F1rst Fence, manufacturer of the Spring Fence, which has successfully contained large crowds for events across North America since 2011. David has 20+ years experience producing top quality shows and events, lending his expertise in managing events for the NHL, the Rolling Stones, and the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen. In this episode, we’ll get the strategic lowdown on using barriers effect...
The Crowd Control Challenge™
June 08, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBSuccessful crowd control is more nuanced than you might think. It requires constant observation and quick judgement. Its success also requires subtlety: often times successful crowd control is about how little anyone notices you doing your job. In this episode, we sit down with Garry McCarthy, former Superintendent of Police for the City of Chicago. Over the course of his career, Garry has brought order to major crowd control events, including the streets of New York immediately after the tr...
The Covid Files: What Does the Data Tell Us?™
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBContinuing with the theme from our last episode, we take another look at what the world might look like, post-Covid. What does the data tell us about the spread of new strains and how we should plan for them? To find out more, we talk to Mario Daigle, Senior Director of Analytics for the incubator Interset. He’s a noted speaker on the subject of the use of machine-learning in cybersecurity. He’s part of team that has been successful in modeling the behavior of the pandemic. He’s going to sha...
The Covid Files: Event Security After A Pandemic™
April 08, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWhile we’re not quite out of the woods yet, there’s reason for hope. But what does a post-Covid world look like in the event space? How do we maintain safety protocols and still pull off successful events? What, if anything, has changed permanently? In this episode of Managing Your Perimeter™, we try to make sense of this new world and what live event security looks like moving forward. Do we have all the right answers? Probably not. But we do ask some important questions. Join Ron Calhoun w...
The Life of Festivals Going Live Again™
March 23, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBMusic festivals have come a long way from Woodstock (and the infamous Altamont). Today’s festivals offer dazzling audience experiences in a safe and carefully planned environment. It appears as if music festivals are back this summer, as we come out from under the shadow of COVID. Our guest this episode knows a lot about the ins and outs of running a safe and entertaining festival. Kim Blevins is the general manager of Country Thunder Music Festivals seven major country music festivals tha...
It's More Than Fence™
March 05, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBPJ and Mel chat with Mike Ready, former Supervising Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and current director of Production and Event Security for a Fortune 500 company. They talk about planning and preparation (sometimes there’s too MUCH time to prepare for an event), the gritty realities of execution, as well as sharing some anecdotes of some memorable gigs. It’s 45 minutes of insights from a captivating industry veteran. D.A.M. Fence Replacing Bike Rack - One Panel At A Ti...