Christiana McFarland

The New Age of Safety and Security

With the advent of the pandemic and societal unrest, today’s government agencies are faced with evolving threats like never before. The pandemic, which has created higher unemployment rates and civil unrest across the nation, has created the ‘perfect storm’ for increased crime. The Wall Street Journal reported that in a survey of municipal budget officers, the average municipality tax revenue has declined 11% year over year. How can today’s agencies ensure the protection of their employees and their property in times of heightened security needs in a financially feasible way?