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Gun violence has not stopped during the COVID-19 crisis. Whether some or all of your team is back to working at your location, gun violence could happen at any time, and the risk is sadly growing. It’s worth being prepared. Whether due to the loss of a job (and income), broken relationships, or anger over…

We’re excited to announce the newest development in our mission to help save lives from the current active shooter epidemic: we’ve brought Pam Englund on-board our team as Defendry’s Senior Regional Channel Manager to train, recruit, and manage Defendry channel partners in the Central and East Coast regions of the United States. “We are thrilled…

We at Defendry are on a mission to save lives from the current active shooter epidemic, and we are very excited to announce the procurement of a government-awarded contract with the Small Business Innovation Research program (SBIR) to demonstrate our active shooter defense solution’s usefulness for US Air Force applications. Defendry’s AI-powered software integrates with…

I had lunch a few days ago with a successful businessman who is semi-retired, but still very active on Boards and advisory roles. He is also very involved in his kids’ school. He told me recently that he personally paid for a security consultant to do an evaluation of the safety of the school. This…

Stepping up your security surveillance system might be on your priority list, especially if you’re concerned about the increasing prevalence of active shooter incidents against places of business, worship, and education. If you’re considering implementing AI-enabled security, as many people are, you need to understand that there are big differences in types of artificial intelligence…

In just the past few years, we’ve seen a stark rise in violent attacks on religious institutions, totaling nearly 30 incidents, more than a thousand casualties, and countless more injured. And it’s not just one religious faith or region of the world. Events in Sri Lanka earlier this year claimed more than 250 lives. A…

The term “AI” (artificial intelligence) is very common in today’s world. You may have heard it used in movies (like Terminator and AI), in the media, and in casual conversations. And you may even be scared of it based on what some people say. However, many people really don’t know what it is (and why…

Your place of worship serves families, individuals, and extended communities that can span from small towns to big cities. In addition to being a place for prayer and worship, this space may house precious historical and religious items, serve as a community center, and act as a refuge to those in need. Tasked with multiple…

For those who manage brick and mortar establishments — such as businesses, schools, and places of worship — physical security is something you haven’t needed to think about as much in the past. But with today’s tragic, ever-growing number of active shooter incidents and armed robberies, business owners need a reliable physical security system that…