Welcome to Ahrens Security’s blog, where we delve into the intricacies of security management and share expert insights to enhance your security strategies. Today, we’re tackling the psychological drivers behind theft and vandalism and how understanding these can lead to more effective security measures.

The design of our cities has a profound impact on the lives of those who live, work, and play in them. One often-overlooked element that plays a crucial role in public safety is lighting. Lighting continues to be downplayed through light pollution requirements, dark skies initiatives, and new technology, which creates new opportunities and challenges, more than ever.

Advancements in Access Control: The Future of Locks and Keys

In the realm of security and law, the principles of simplicity and logic are as crucial as they are in philosophy and science. I suggest one such guiding principle is Ockham's Razor, which suggests that the simplest explanation is often the best one. In this blog post, we'll explore how Ockham's Razor applies to the complex world of physical security, premise liability, high crime areas, and the concept of foreseeability.

In a disturbing incident, a woman was attacked in a parking garage by a homeless individual armed with a steak knife. The knife was obtained from a nearby church providing meals to the homeless. This harrowing event exemplifies the complex interplay between vagrancy, security risks, and community welfare.

Parking garages are prime targets for assaults. Theft and vandalism because of the high concentration of vehicles. A secure parking garage deters such criminal activities, ensuring that both the vehicles and their owners are safe.

Recently, during a business trip, I encountered a startling revelation about security in the most unexpected of places - my hotel room for an established flag. After a long day, I returned to my room, hearing previously the familiar and reassuring sound of the automatic deadbolt “latching” behind me.

As lighting design pivots towards energy efficiency driven by evolving energy codes, a crucial aspect often overlooked is the impact on premise security and the increased need for preventative maintenance. This post delves into the nuances of lighting design from a security and liability standpoint, highlighting the essential role of preventative maintenance in safeguarding against security negligence and premise liability.

The ancient Egyptians, around 4,000 years ago, introduced the earliest known locks and keys. These rudimentary devices have developed significantly, paralleling advancements in Security Technology and Forensic Security methodologies. Today, a standard, non-high security keyway's vulnerability can be a focus for a Security Expert Witnesses in a Premise Liability case. Such standard locks are often easily bypassed—a glaring example of Security Negligence—through techniques like lock picking, which are less challenging than many assume.

In the realm of security, magnetic locks have long been a popular choice for controlling access to various premises. We celebrate these locks for their convenience, but like any security system, they are not without vulnerabilities. As a Security Consultant and Expert Witness with experience in Premise Liability, Forensic Security, Security Negligence, Security Management and technical security technology, I'd like to shed light on the vulnerabilities associated with magnetic locks—vulnerabilities I have personally exploited.

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The term 'capable guardian' often emerges as a pivotal component in crime prevention . What is a capable guardian, and why is it so crucial in security?

Safeguarding Assets and Ensuring Security

In an increasingly interconnected world, the role of physical security in safeguarding our organizations, businesses, and institutions has never been more crucial.

In the realm of social science and urban planning, the Broken Window Theory stands as a compelling concept with significant implications for understanding community safety and crime prevention.