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Battle Ready: Maintaining Operations in Conflict Zones

0722-Cover.jpgJuly/August 2022 | COVER STORY

Si vis pacem, para bellam. “If you want peace, prepare for war.” This phrase, passed down from the time of the Roman Empire, serves as a reminder of the dangers a nation can face, admonishing us that it is through preparedness and a willingness to defend oneself that a country can expect to keep its populace at peace.

For the security professional, the phrase has a slightly different meaning. When you can prepare your organization for the worst, you will have the greatest degree of confidence in your team’s ability to face what comes.

Infographic: As COVID-19 Spread, Gun Deaths Spiked

While the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in 350,000 deaths in the United States in 2020, gun-related deaths spiked as well. The CDC reported that there were 45,222 people died by gun violence in the United States in 2020—the highest number ever recorded.

Editor’s Note: Risk and Opportunity

The COVID-19 pandemic bears striking similarities to the 1918 Spanish Flu. But while last century’s pandemic left millions dead, it also resculpted the framework of human life and values.
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