Sean Murphy

If you own or manage a property that stores inventory or assets, you know security is a critical concern. Fences and gates can only do so much to protect valuable equipment and materials. Warehouses are frequent targets for theft, both from external threats and internally from…

Disposing of garbage along public roads or vacant lots. Pouring chemicals, pesticides and automotive fluids down storm drains. Discarding trash in dumpsters that don’t belong to you. These acts, considered by many to be harmless, all have the potential to cause health and safety…

The number one cost every trucking and logistics company has is fuel. It is the lifeblood of the industry and accounts for nearly 30% of total expenses. Such a large investment needs to be protected, but as the price of oil increases so does the risk for fuel theft. According to…

Scrap metal yards are tempting places for criminals. They house high-value material like copper, aluminum, nickel, iron and stainless steel in typically open areas. Many scrap metal yards rely on guards or patrols to monitor their property, but there have been many cases in…

Warehouses are home to a lot of expensive equipment and merchandise. Because of their often immense size and layout, securing them can be a challenge. The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) released their best practice guidelines for improving warehouse…

An unauthorized dance party and concert at the Ghost Ship Artists’ Collective Warehouse turned into one of the deadliest fires in Oakland’s history. Seventy people were inside, 36 were killed. It took just 15 seconds from the time the first flame was noticed until the entire…

Cargo theft is a profitable business and criminals are finding new ways to penetrate the supply chain. The hardest hit industries include electronics, pharmaceutical, alcohol and tobacco, and food and beverage. A single incident of cargo theft can result in loss of sales, loss…

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), thieves steal a motor vehicle every 44 seconds. The NHTSA reports that about 40% of these auto thefts involve driver mistakes like leaving a key in the ignition or not locking their vehicle. According to…