Security Management Highlights

What if museum security personnel were also approachable, friendly, and able to answer questions about the art? Doug Beaver, CPP, from the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., walks SM Highlights host Brendan Howard through his concierge security program. But what if your workplace is anything but friendly and approachable? Sarah J. Powell explains what toxic workplaces are and what you can do about them. And finally, Steven Langton, director of safety and security at the Columbus Zoo, explains some of the risks, challenges, and surprises of managing security at a major zoo, including a major campuswide rekeying project. Additional Resources Read more about concierge security in museums in this recent article from Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/04/concierge/the-art-of-concierge-guarding/ Interested in concierge security skills? Check out the full collection of SM content here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-ma