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Physical Security In The News
New Legislation and Rising Security Threats Prompt WorldSafe to Urge Action from Regulated Industries
With workplace violence and regulatory scrutiny on the rise, WorldSafe is
urging facility directors and compliance executives across regulated sectors to strengthen
their security and emergency preparedness programs.
Recent laws—including California’s SB 553, which mandates workplace violence prevention
programs—have sparked a wave of legislative momentum nationwide. Similar proposals in
Washington, New York, and Oregon aim to enforce comprehensive threat assessments, staff
training, and workplace safety protocols.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace homicides increased by nearly
9% in 2023, and violent incidents across regulated sectors—including healthcare, logistics,
education, and manufacturing—have surged by 25% in five years.
“The risk environment has shifted. Security is no longer optional, and compliance is just the
baseline,” said Joe Heinzen, CEO and Founder of WorldSafe. “Executives need resilience
programs that are strategic, scalable, and defensible—not just reactive.”
Press Release: WorldSafe Partners with AlertMedia to Strengthen Corporate Security and Emergency Preparedness
Richmond, VA, March 9, 2025 – WorldSafe, a leader in corporate security and crisis management solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with AlertMedia, a premier provider of emergency communication and threat intelligence solutions. This collaboration will enhance businesses’ ability to protect their employees, assets, and operations through a comprehensive and integrated security approach.