Catching Critical Security Blind Spots, From Biohazard Attacks to Investigation Resources

Chemical and biological attack attempts can be hard to detect, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t happening, including at major events and sports games, says Jeff Brodeur in this month’s Security Management Highlights podcast, sponsored by Acoem. We look at other blind spots this episode, including in multitenant building security with René Reider, CPP, PSP, who explains how changing perspectives from flat, concentric circles of security to vertical strategies makes a difference for tenants. Then, Kim Pacelli outlines some of the frequently encountered challenges in discrimination and Title IX investigations and how security personnel can get involved. Additional Resources Learn more about this episode’s sponsor, Acoem, and the ATD gunshot detection system here: https://acoematd.com/ Read more from Jeff Brodeur about chemical and biological weapon risk and screening in the latest issue of Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2025/december/essential-security-strategies-threat-of-chemical-attacks/ Dive deeper into screening skills and considerations here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2025/december/ Want to learn more about multitenant facility security and the challenges of porous facilities? Check out Security Management’s coverage here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/11/multitenant/ If you’re facing pushback on security controls, read this analysis here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/11/multitenant/canny-communication/ Before introducing new security measures, consider your change management process: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/09/change-management/ Want to boost your creative, concierge-style security? You can learn from museums. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/04/concierge/ What are your responsibilities during a Title IX investigation? Security personnel are often the first responders. Learn more in these Security Management articles: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2025/11/title-ix-investigations/