In this episode of Protecting Your Assets our hosts Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman delve back into the world of Consultant selection. Mention the word consultant and reactions inevitable turn to "cost". Some will say they're too expensive while others may say they add little value! The truth is that like anything else in this world; in the right circumstances and objectives; consultants can and do provide experience, expertise and value - especially when a client lacks the expertise in-house. That's why in this episode our hosts talk about the importance of "doing your homework" to help set ..read more

Unfortunately its been trending in the news for weeks and months now. A rider pushed onto the tracks; bus driver stabbed; commuter assaulted and on it goes. What happened to safety and security on public transit? In this episode of PYA our hosts Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman speak to special guest Bill Grodzinski, retired Chief Superintendent of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and former Chief Constable for Metrolinx. Bill shares his insights, experience and perspective on some of public transit's historical challenges with keeping riders safe. Listen in as we discuss the changing opera ..read more

In PYAs new "In the Weeds" episode Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman will get into the weeds with actual case reviews and try to relate their outcomes to the topic at hand. In this episode our hosts review Duty of Care in relation to incidents such as the Toronto Swing-stage Collapse, the Lac Megantic rail disaster and the more recent death of 6 people who tragically drove into an open hole on a road repair near Barrie. Listen in and share your thoughts and opinions with us ..read more

In part of our 2 part series on Drone technology Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman continue their discussion with James Acevedo. While Part 1 focused on the origins of Drones and their rise to prevalence; part 2 delves into the challenges of trying to establish oversight of the technology and what anyone thinking about implementing drones as part of their security program need to consider before fully pursuing a drone program ..read more

Join us in the first of a two part series on Drone Tech with drone expert and aficionado James Acevedo. James has spent the better part of his career converting what was an initial interest of a "fringe" hobby into a business and consulting opportunity to lead the discussion on the future of the technology. James will take us through the early days of drones, the challenges that had to be overcome and the opportunities that lie ahead. Listen to us on Captivate or any major podcast platform or watch us live on our youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcPDm-SX39_8IInv5Z1vROw ..read more

In this New Year's edition of PYA, Lucky Luciano and Brian Claman take some time to talk about 2022 and share some thoughts as we start off 2023. Listen in and tell us what you think are some of the trends and challenges that lie ahead. It's been a rough few years and we hope 2023 brings everyone better times and greater opportunities for success and happiness ..read more

In this episode of PYA, Brian Claman and Luciano Cedrone, CPP CPTED interview Sgt. Wendy Drummond from the Toronto Police Service to talk about crime prevention and community engagement. Wendy is a 28 year member of the Toronto Police, who is currently in the role of Crime Prevention/Auxiliary Program Coordinator - Community Partnerships and Engagement Unit. You can watch us or find previous episodes of PYA on our youtube site (https://lnkd.in/etg2PPF), or listen on Captivate or wherever you download your favorite podcast (Apple, Google, Spotify, etc.). New episodes released the 1st. and 15th ..read more

It is said that no one does it alone. When it comes to security this is especially true. Effective partnerships, intelligence sharing and integrated response can make the difference between failure and success. In S3E3, Brian Claman and Luciano Cedrone share some of the successful partnerships they have had the privilege of being a part of; what made them successful and what are some of the challenges to long term success. Listen at https://feeds.captivate.fm/protecting-your-assets/ or watch us at https://youtu.be/n0kmFx6J25A ..read more

Although a rare occurrence in Canada, active attacker incidents have been dominating the news in recent weeks with shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. In E42 hosts Luciano Cedrone, CPP CPD and Brian Claman talk with special guest, Ret. Dep. Chief Christopher Fernandes of Durham Police Service on the phenomenon of active attacker. Chris was a police officer for over 32, 28 of which were with Toronto Police Service where he held the rank of Superintendent, commanding the Divisional Policing Support Unit, which consisted of the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy (TAVIS) Unit, the Transit Pa ..read more

We hear and see it daily! The signs of an increasingly dangerous society is reflected in the daily news coverage of shootings, assaults and a host of related violent crimes. What often gets overlooked in these changing times is the role that guards play day in and day out. Often poorly trained, undermined and ill equipped to deal with the changing world around them it is our responsibility to ensure they have the tools, training and support to fulfill their core mission - to protect people and assets! Listen in as Luciano Cedrone and Brian Claman share some experiences and their thoughtson pro ..read more