Iron Man Protection Blog

A school lockdown is when teachers, students and staff are directed to hide in their classrooms with the door locked until onsite security guards or police authorities can address or subdue a perceived or real threat.

While it's a horrifying scenario for parents and school officials, it is necessary for children, teachers, school staff, and even parents to prepare for this type of emergency.

A school falling victim to crime is utterly devastating an unimaginable. But we have to prepare at all costs. Violence is unpredictable, and the latest spike in school attacks and threats constantly remind us we need to be on guard. In the event of a school lockdown, here are several things that students and school staff should to be safe. 

Today, people are more proactive then ever about protecting their most valuable assets from robbery, crime or vandalism through a number of different tactics.

So you’re involved in coordinating an event in Houston that will be held in a wide-open space. One of the first concerns you should have is – how will you keep everyone attending safe and secure? Events held indoors are easier to manage because onsite security measures can be placed at all entry and exit points to ensure that no one comes or goes without proper safety screening.

When the event venue happens to be a wide-open space, there are no real boundaries to help manage the parameter of the event and trouble can more easily slip through. Here are 8 tips for organizing a secured open-space event in Houston.

The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to shop!  But with all the excitement that surrounds this season, it’s easy to get lost in the excitement and accidentally neglect instincts that recognize and steer us clear of potentially dangerous situations. When you’ve got money to shop with, your hands full and your attention on shopping, you become an easy target for anyone wishing to do harm.

1. Shop in a Safe Environment

Check ahead of time to make sure your mall, shopping strip or store has an onsite security service. Usually, the presence of a security guard is enough to deter crime, but just in case it isn’t, you can shop knowing that you are protected by highly trained professionals who will spot and resolve potential threats in shopping environments.

Whether you’re kicking your residential security up a notch because of specific concerns in your area or you simply want to rest better at night, there are many things you can do to ward off threats.

Some security measures can be done by you to better protect your home and others are best left to the professionals but one thing is for certain – you don’t want to become the next target in a rash of home invasions or burglaries.

Here is a security checklist that Houston residents should follow to best defend their homes against burglaries and break-ins.   

The world around us isn’t exactly as safe as it used to be. It seems that each time you turn on the news there’s another reported residential break-in, mugging or violent crime and for some of us, it’s hitting way too close to home. Some neighborhoods are fighting back and turning this crime trend around with security measures that are proving to be effective game changers. Here are the 7 safest neighborhoods in Houston and their security secrets.

1. Neighborhood Security in League City

Located on the Gulf, this area is best known for its affordable housing, family-friendly entertainment, shopping, fine dining and thriving business environment. This year, it was rated the 68th safest city in the nation.

Neighborhood safety is a major concern, not only for residents currently living in an area but for potential buyers looking to settle down and sellers wanting to showcase property value. Even the glimpse of existence from vandalism or crime will have buyers bolting in the other direction and residents fearful for their family’s well being. If you live in a neighborhood that has recently experienced an increase in crime or vandalism or you want to prevent such an increase from ever happening, there are things you can do to ramp up security. Here are 6 steps to get you started.