Blog

There's no question that K-12 school security has been a topic of great interest for several years. One recent survey found that over 90% of schools used security cameras in buildings up from 61 percent in less than a decade. With a number of high-profile school shootings in recent years, school districts have increasingly turned to physical security systems to protect their students, staff, and buildings.

In 2022, nearly 80 percent of U.S. retailers listed store violence and organized crime as top security concerns. Additionally, the National Retail Federation (NFR), reported that organized retail crime was up by 27 percent in 2022.

In 2022 Higher education institutions experienced many of the same challenges that other industries in a post-pandemic world have faced. Yet, despite these challenges, colleges and universities have shown strong resiliency by adopting remote solutions and embracing a hybrid approach to teaching and learning.

In the 21st century, most people think that bank robberies are a thing of the past. With so much attention and resources focused on cybercrime, physical security often gets pushed to the back burner. However, recent FBI crime statistics and studies show that bank robberies still threaten financial services.

In 2022, hospitals, long-term care clinics, and other healthcare facilities faced numerous security challenges ranging from workplace violence to data breaches. On the physical front, a survey revealed that most healthcare workers have experienced or been affected by workplace violence.

For many industries, including security, digitization was a top priority in 2022, and the numbers prove it. Spending on digital transformation surpassed $1.3 trillion worldwide, and 91% of enterprises currently have a digital-first business strategy or plan to adopt one.